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 Procession to the Crib 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.
Morning Music Series
The Period of Cosmography
From January through to the start of Lent, our music will explore themes of stars and light to reflect the hope and joy of Epiphany and Candlemas. The title of this series, The Period of Cosmography, is taken from this week’s anthem by Thomas Weelkes, an adventurous madrigal published in 1600. The anthem discusses the strange and dramatic wonders of the world, all of which are reflected in the music.
22nd January 2023
Prom Concert, 11.30am
We are pleased to welcome back tenor Kieran White, choral scholar here in 2016 & 2017, to give a prom concert after the morning service. He is performing works by Monteverdi, Cavalli and Carissimi with the Ensemble OrQuesta conducted by Marcio Da Silva. Kieran has had a very successful career in the UK and Europe, singing with the Monteverdi Choir, Amsterdam Baroque, Netherlands and Edvard Grieg Kor, Norway. He has just finished singing the title role of Castor in Castor & Pollux with the Warsaw Chamber Opera. He has been very successful at International singing competitions and will be singing the title role in the opera Céphale et Procis at the Cockpit Theatre in February.
Epiphany Carols, 6pm
After our fantastic Advent and Christmas carol services, what next? Epiphany Carols! Robert, Ben and the choir have prepared another special treat to conclude our seasonal celebrations marking the events of the Epiphany season. The service features music by Esenvalds, Richard Strauss, Menken, von Gluck, Smith and Hess and will be followed by fizz and seasonal delicacies.
St John’s Late
St John’s Late returns for the winter series on 29th January and continues until 19th February. Please note the dates and services below:.
29th January, 6pm
Evensong
A traditional sung service to end the day. The responses are by Smith with the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in D by G Dyson. The anthem will be Joseph Haydn’s Insanae et Vanae Curae.
5th February
No service
12th February, 6pm
Jazz Mass
The setting for this popular service is our favourite Little Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcott and the anthem will be Lost in the Stars by Kurt Weill.
19th February, 6pm
Compline
A quiet contemplative service by candlelight to complete the day. The anthem is Poulenc’s Tout Puissant from Quatre Petites Prieères de Saint François d’Assise. The service is preceded by a light supper at 5pm.
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 not meeting this term but it is hoped it will start up again after Easter.
