Ascension
Thursday, 29th May, 6pm
A eucharist to commemorate the return of Jesus to heaven on the completion of his earthly ministry. The mass setting is Missa Brevis by Gabrieli and the anthem Young’s I Will Not Leave You Comfortless.
Dates for Your Diary
Upcoming events you shouldn’t miss! Note the dates – further details will be forthcoming nearer the time.
Whitsun Carols
Sunday, 8th June, 6pm
Our ultimate carol service of the year marking the events from Easter to Pentecost. A unique service of readings and music from our choir and guest musicians, followed by a seasonal reception of Pimms and cucumber and mint sandwiches. Make sure you don’t miss this.
29th June 2025
Jazz Mass and Summer Barbecue
Summer is here and we mark the occasion with a choral jazz mass at the 10am service, followed by our summer barbecue in the Raynham Gardens behind the church by kind invitation of the local residents. Keep an eye out to sign up for the barbecue and to let us know what kind of salad you will bring.
Bible Book Club
Wednesday, 11th June, 7.30pm
Who Was the Beloved Disciple?
In this month’s Bible Book Club, we’ll be exploring the mysterious figure known as “the disciple whom Jesus loved” in the Gospel of John. Together, we’ll examine key passages, consider various theories about his identity and reflect on what his close relationship with Jesus might reveal: not just about him, but about faithful discipleship. Can we answer a 2,000-year-old question? Come and see.
Please contact Alex if you’d like to join: alex@stjohns-hydepark.com
Safeguarding and Photography at St John’s
Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is a priority at St John’s. A copy of the PCC’s Safeguarding Policy is available in the porch and on the parish website. Photographs of the church may be taken outside of services but please do not take any pictures during the service. When photographing the church, should you happen to capture people in your photographs, please delete them. Safeguarding concerns can be raised in the first instance with the church’s Safeguarding Officer, Mary Langford.
Church of England Safeguarding Audit
Your Help Is Needed
From 2023-2028, independent safeguarding audits are being carried out in every diocese of the Church of England. Each audit results in a report and action plan, to bring us closer to being a truly safe Church for all. The Diocese of London audit is being undertaken over the next three months and phase one is already underway. A vital part of the audit is for as many people as possible in our communities to complete a survey. It’s important for as many voices as possible to be represented s that the auditors gain a real picture of the culture in our diocese.
There are several surveys, each for different groups of people.
You are encouraged to complete as many surveys as are relevant to you.
The surveys are anonymous and you will not be asked to name your church.
Each survey should only take 10 minutes.
Please click here to view and complete the surveys on the INEQE safeguarding audit website or scan the QR code. Thank you for your help.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Book Club
Book Club next meets on 14th July and the book choice is the classic Sanskrit book The Kama Sutra, meaning ‘Principles of Love’. It is an ancient Indian Hindu Sanskrit text attributed to Vātsyāyana (this translation is in English by Sir Richard Burton & F F Arbuthnot). For further information about the book club, please speak to Irwin Nazareth.
Refugee Drop-in Volunteers
St John’s hosts a monthly Sunday drop-in centre for refugees run by the West London Synagogue. This provides families with a hot meal, a shopping voucher and a contribution towards their transport, as well as signposting for other practical help. The drop-in centre normally takes place on the third Sunday of the month and they are always open to volunteers to assist them. If you would like to join the volunteer crew, please speak to the Vicar. The next drop-in centre is on 18th May.
