Children and Young Families
We are delighted to have families with children as members of our congregation. Kids’ Club meets this morning in the hall with Red Balloon – the children go out after the Collect and re-join their families in time for communion. Toilets with changing facilities are available near the entrance of the church.
Hearing the Service
St John’s has an Induction Loop System so if you have a hearing aid, please switch it to the ’T’ setting.
Autumn Music Series
September - November, our services feature music extracted from oratorios. These large-scale works date from the early 17th century through to far more recent works by contemporary musicians and vary greatly in style.
Rebuilding St John’s!
Don’t be a spectator – get involved!
Your church needs you - now is the time to get positive and to rekindle the spirit of St John’s. We cannot do this by the staff team alone and we encourage members of the congregation to get back involved. We need servers to help carry the cross and candles in the service, people willing to help with coffee, as well as people to help Red Balloon in Kids’ Club. If you are not currently volunteering, take this opportunity to get involved on one of the rotas. Speak to Bryan or Andre this morning!
Giving to St Johns
If you would like to give via bank transfer, our details are: Name: St John the Evangelist, Bank: HSBC, Sort Code: 40-11-58, Account #: 80108251. Donations given electronically still qualify for Gift Aid as your name will appear alongside your donation. If you have any questions about giving, please speak to Bryan Sollenberger.
CONFIRMATIONS
Confirmation marks the point in the Christian journey at which those who have already been baptised affirm for themselves their Christian faith and at which, through prayer and the laying on of hands, the Church asks the Holy Spirit to empower them to live a life of committed discipleship. If you or your child would like to be confirmed or if you would like to explore the possibility of being confirmed, please talk with one of the clergy.
St John’s Pub Quiz – RESCHEDULED!
Wednesday 23rd November (NEW DATE!), 7pm
Alleluia, we have arranged a new date and the quiz will go ahead. Tickets are £20 including entry to the quiz and dinner. Invite some friends and a form a team of 6 to 8 or come on your own and join a team.
Activities for Children at St John’s
Red Balloon, who are co-ordinating our children’s ministry on Sunday mornings at St John’s, are expanding the programme of activities they offer.
Giggles and Gossip: Thursdays, 9.30-11am
Giggles & Gossip is aimed at parents with babies and toddlers. There will be soft play available and the club will also consist of crafts and a story time for the parents and children to take part in.
After School Group: Thursdays, 3.30-5pm
This group is for school children between reception and year six. Parents/Carers can drop off and collect their children. Children will play drama, lead games and explore biblical stories.
What Am I Living For?: The Search for Meaning
St Martin-in-the-Fields Autumn Lecture Series 2022
26 Sept - 21 Nov
The series takes place at St Martin-in-the-Fields with a live audience. The lectures are also livestreamed. The suggested price for tickets is £10 to cover our costs, but free tickets are also available so as not exclude anyone who would like to come. More info at www.smitf.org/lectures.
Upcoming Lectures:
24 Oct: Telling Our Story - Patrick Gale, Chibundu Onuzo,
James Runcie, Sarah Meyrick
31 Oct: Life, Death and Friendship - Timothy Radcliffe
7 Nov: Equal Justice - Bryan Stevenson
14 Nov: A New Heaven and a New Earth - Rowan Williams*
21 Nov: Art - Grayson Perry*
We will go as a group from St John’s to the evenings marked *:
Meet Georgina at 6.45pm on the steps of St Martin-in-the-Fields to take our seats inside. The lecture 7-7.45pm, followed by a Q&A 7.45-8.30pm, and then we gather downstairs in the Crypt for drinks, nibbles, and a good discussion of what we have heard. You can book tickets at https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whatson-event/what-am-i-living-for-human-rights/ The suggested price for tickets is £10 to cover St Martin’s costs, but free tickets are also available so as not to exclude anyone who would like to come.
What Am I Living For? A New Heaven and a New Earth
a lecture by Rowan Williams
Monday 14th November, 7-9pm
Rowan Williams is world-renowned as a theologian and writer and for his wisdom, grace and spiritual insight. He was Archbishop of Wales before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury. He was then Master of Magdalene College Cambridge and Chair of Christian Aid. He has been a fellow of the British Academy since 1990 and has published many books, together with lectures on a range of theological, historical and political themes.
What Am I Living For? Art, a lecture by Grayson Perry
Monday 21st November, 7-9pm
Grayson Perry, with his unique creativity and power to communicate through seeing, hearing and sensing, concludes the Series, speaking about the vital importance of art and creativity in discovering the meaning of our lives. Please email parishadmin@stjohns-hydepark. com to book your place.
All Souls
2nd November 2022, 6pm
We mark this special festival with a service at which we remember those who are part of the church community but who have died. This year the choir are singing Duruflé’s Requiem. During this service we remember those dear to us who have died - a list is available in the porch for you to add the names of those you would like to be remembered. As part of the liturgy, there will be opportunity for you to light a candle and place it on the altar in remembrance of your loved ones.
Silent Film - Nosferatu
12th November 2022, 7.30pm
Get your garlic bulbs and wooden stakes as Nosferatu returns to St John’s! The original vampire film based loosely on Bram Stoker’s Dracula will be shown in the church. We are pleased that this evening will also see the return of Nick Miller, our organist here until 2020, who will provide the organ accompaniment just like when it was originally shown in the cinema.
Compline
Sunday 13th November, 6pm
Night prayer sung by the choir preceded by a soup and cheese supper at 5pm. A sung service stunning in its simplicity.Bible Book Club
Wednesday November 16th, 7.30-8.45pm
Bible Book Club will meet to read and to discuss a passage from the Bible and conclude with Compline. We will next discuss Luke 23.33-43: Christ as the King who rules – why would a king let himself be arrested, beaten and executed, and how does that effect our own use of power? Please talk to Georgina for details or email parishadmin@stjohns-hydepark.com .
Advent Carols
Sunday November 27th, 6pm
The first of our great carol services takes place at 6pm by candlelight. This service always features outstanding music and this year is no different. The theme of this year’s service is ‘Expecting', and features music by CPE Bach, Goodall, Whitacre, K Jenkins, and from the musical Hairspray, along with seasonal carols for everyone to sing. There will be mulled wine and homemade mince pies after.
Advent Unlocked
Sunday December 4th, 6pm
A new service, Advent Unlocked will be delving deeper into this year’s theme. The speaker will be The Rev’d Kate Harrison, St Mark’s Hamilton Terrace. She will explore using Mary’s pregnancy to understand Choice, the Mystery of faith, the Intimacy God wants, the Pain of sacrifice, and Expectations. An adventurous service in church to complement our Advent carols, do ask Georgina if you would like to know more.
