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Teddy Bears Picnic
Teddy Bears Picnic
Published on Sunday, 26 June 2022 14:29
Hannah Pye
Join us on Sunday the 26th June for an afternoon of playing, bouncing, eating and of course sharing a story with our favourite teddies! The perfect event for those in KS1 and under
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St. John's Summer Fete on Saturday 25th June 12.30 - 4pm
St. John's Summer Fete on Saturday 25th June 12.30 - 4pm
Published on Saturday, 25 June 2022 00:00
St. John’s Summer FeteSaturday 25th June 12.30 – 4pm   The Rectory Garden, 232 Epsom Road, GU4 7AA www.saintjohns.org.uk
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Compassion
Compassion
Published on Tuesday, 21 June 2022 18:55
Compassion, one of the three charities we support, will be joining us at the 10am service this Sunday.To learn more about their work, please take a few minutes to watch this short
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St. John's Bell ringing to mark the Platinum Jubilee Weekend
St. John's Bell ringing to mark the Platinum Jubilee Weekend
Published on Sunday, 5 June 2022 14:21
The Merrow band were delighted to join with thousands of bell ringers at churches and cathedrals across the UK and the Commonwealth in celebratory ringing over the Platinum Jubilee
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Gift Day - 5th June 2022
Gift Day - 5th June 2022
Published on Sunday, 5 June 2022 12:00
Join us on Sunday for the culmination of our Gift Day Appeal
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Donations for Ukraine closing on 27th May
Donations for Ukraine closing on 27th May
Published on Monday, 16 May 2022 10:00
Collections for Ukraine will close on 27th May.
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Fun & Fellowship
Fun & Fellowship
Published on Thursday, 12 May 2022 15:48
Hannah Pye
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D-Day hero’s funeral takes place at 2:00pm Tuesday 3rd May
D-Day hero’s funeral takes place at 2:00pm Tuesday 3rd May
Published on Saturday, 30 April 2022 09:30
The funeral of Percy Lewis, D-Day hero and former prisoner of war, takes place  on Tuesday 3rd May at 2:00pm.
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Your Bottle Donations Please
Your Bottle Donations Please
Published on Tuesday, 19 April 2022 12:38
In preparation for the Summer Fete, the Bottle Tombola Stall is asking for your donations.
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Men's Fellowship Breakfast - 7th May 2022
Men's Fellowship Breakfast - 7th May 2022
Published on Tuesday, 19 April 2022 12:30
Breakfast Meeting with a talk from a representative from the Woking Mosque We have been running a successful series of Christian speakers involved in various business and
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Baby Basics
Baby Basics
Published on Monday, 18 April 2022 10:00
Preparing to welcome refugees from Ukraine.
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Men's Fellowship - Brooklands Day Out
Men's Fellowship - Brooklands Day Out
Published on Sunday, 10 April 2022 13:29
Men's Fellowship - Brooklands Day OutIn early April the Men’s Fellowship group hit the road for a day out at Brooklands Museum. We covered three modes of travel – racing cars,
# Men's Fellowship
Friends of St. John's - THE NIGHT THE CLOCKS WENT FORWARDS AND BACK
Friends of St. John's - THE NIGHT THE CLOCKS WENT FORWARDS AND BACK
Published on Sunday, 27 March 2022 16:42
THE NIGHT THE CLOCKS WENT FORWARDS AND BACKThat was the night of the Friends of St John’s Quiz. As we entered British Summer Time we had a great quiz raising over £600 for the Save
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An All Age Easter!
An All Age Easter!
Published on Thursday, 24 March 2022 23:10
Hannah Pye
Pop along to any or all of these events to discover more about Easter in a creative, fun and family friendly way.
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Compassion Update - March 2022
Compassion Update - March 2022
Published on Wednesday, 16 March 2022 15:36
The latest Compassion Update...................2022_3 - Compassion update.pdf


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Are you getting married, having a civil partnership or other life union ceremony?
Are you getting married, having a civil partnership or other life union ceremony?
Published on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 13:34
St John's is delighted to welcome you to 4 sessions to explore the promises you will be making as a couple.
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Pancake Cafe!
Pancake Cafe!
Published on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 15:00
Hannah Pye
Pancake Cafe for all ages on 1st March - Pancake Day!
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Holiday Club - A Dragon's Tale
Holiday Club - A Dragon's Tale
Published on Thursday, 27 January 2022 16:34
Hannah Pye

We’re so excited that you have decided to join us on our Dragon adventure!Four days of games, crafts, friendship and fun await!Some important information that you will need to
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Sunday 30th January - Joint Service with the Clandons
Sunday 30th January - Joint Service with the Clandons
Published on Saturday, 15 January 2022 12:30
Announcing our second Joint Service with East and West Clandon.
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Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting in the Churchyard
Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting in the Churchyard
Published on Tuesday, 4 January 2022 19:00
On December 18th, 24 representatives of the Merrow churches and community groups planted 24 trees to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
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Patronal Festival Service
Patronal Festival Service
Published on Sunday, 26 December 2021 07:00
Join Rev Rona and Hannah for our Patronal Festival Service where we celebrate and learn from St. John the Evangelist
# Services
Urgent Covid Update
Urgent Covid Update
Published on Sunday, 26 December 2021 00:00
Please read this important update regarding Covid 
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Save Our Stones - Friends of St. John's
Save Our Stones - Friends of St. John's
Published on Tuesday, 21 December 2021 15:06
Your Merrow Parish Church Tower is beginning to show its age. Built in 1842 (almost 180 years ago), the stonework around the belfry louvre openings on the east and west sides of
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Children's Christmas Party
Children's Christmas Party
Published on Sunday, 19 December 2021 14:00
Our special visitor will need to know who's coming so please do book in here. This event is put on freely and all are welcome.
If you'd like to donate to this event there
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St. John’s Men’s Fellowship Breakfast - Saturday 27th November
St. John’s Men’s Fellowship Breakfast - Saturday 27th November
Published on Sunday, 5 December 2021 15:54
St. John's Men's Fellowship Breakfast - 27th November 2021At the end of November, the Men's Fellowship group enjoyed another of our popular breakfast gatherings. This time, our
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Advent Calendars for All ages
Advent Calendars for All ages
Published on Wednesday, 1 December 2021 22:51
Hannah Pye
Everyone is Welcome Advent CalendarsThe Education team at the Diocese have created not one, but two online Advent Calendars for 2021.  These Advent 
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Order your Christmas Cards here
Order your Christmas Cards here
Published on Wednesday, 17 November 2021 08:41
St. John's Christmas CardsOur 2021 Christmas Cards feature our beautiful outdoor Crib, which bought so much joy to our community last year.The cards are priced at £4.50 for a pack
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Wednesday Coffee Club
Wednesday Coffee Club
Published on Wednesday, 6 October 2021 09:48
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TWAM Update
TWAM Update
Published on Sunday, 26 September 2021 15:27
Welcome to our September e-news We continue apace with the collection and refurbishment of tools.  We are incredibly grateful
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Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Published on Thursday, 9 September 2021 16:23
Could you help the Diocese of Guildford to learn from the past and protect the future?The Diocese of Guildford is currently reviewing all its records, across all 162 parishes, to
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Children's Corner Update
Children's Corner Update
Published on Wednesday, 8 September 2021 14:43
Hannah Pye
We've been busy over the summer holidays revamping and redesigning our Church Children's Corner into a toy packed area with activities and crafts every Sunday! Pop along to our
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Men’s Fellowship Summer Ramble - July 2021
Men’s Fellowship Summer Ramble - July 2021
Published on Sunday, 15 August 2021 12:15
Men’s Fellowship Summer Ramble - July 2021One Wednesday morning, late in July, the Men’s Fellowship Group donned our walking boots and set off to explore the Clandon Downs
# Men's Fellowship
Summer Holiday Community Stroll for Charity
Summer Holiday Community Stroll for Charity
Published on Monday, 9 August 2021 00:00
Sign up for a fun community stroll around Guildford
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CAP Newsletter
CAP Newsletter
Published on Monday, 2 August 2021 00:00
Here is the latest Guildford CAP Centre Newsletter – June 2021CAP Newsletter 90.pdf
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Thank you message and update from Guildford Food Bank
Thank you message and update from Guildford Food Bank
Published on Monday, 26 July 2021 17:08
Dear kind supporter, I know that most of you are aware of Heather’s sad passing.  Jo has stepped up as interim coordinator, and we continue to progress plans for the Food
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Releasing Restrictions
Releasing Restrictions
Published on Sunday, 25 July 2021 15:00
Important information about the impact of the lifting of Covid restrictions on 19th July
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St. John's Baby and Toddler Group
St. John's Baby and Toddler Group
Published on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 17:56
Hannah Pye
We're so excited to be able to meet with you again and spend some socially distanced time together. We're back 9.30am - 11am on Mondays and are upstairs in the centre
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Christian Aid at St John’s
Christian Aid at St John’s
Published on Friday, 18 June 2021 08:19
Christian Aid at St John’s
A team of volunteers from St John’s usually carries out a house-to-house collection in Merrow in Christian Aid Week in May. With uncertainty over
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You can help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app. at no extra cost to you
You can help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app. at no extra cost to you
Published on Monday, 24 May 2021 08:54
Do you want to help make a difference to our Church while you shop in the Amazon app. at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select "The
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Gaza Strip - an update from Yara Eid
Gaza Strip - an update from Yara Eid
Published on Wednesday, 19 May 2021 13:57
THE GAZA STRIPWe must all be horrified at the outbreak, yet again, of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians, the violence on both sides and particularly the devastating
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Baby and Toddler's opens!
Baby and Toddler's opens!
Published on Monday, 10 May 2021 06:00
Hannah Pye
We're delighted to announce that our baby and toddler group will be opening it's doors once again from 9.30 to 11.30am on Mondays in Term Time! The next session will be Monday
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Messy Church at Church!
Messy Church at Church!
Published on Sunday, 9 May 2021 11:49
Hannah Pye
Join Hannah and the team for the first Messy Church in Person in over a year - 4-5pm on Saturday 15th May!We will be meeting to explore our Wonderful World and you can book in
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Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Published on Monday, 19 April 2021 18:48
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse? Could you help the Diocese of Guildford to learn from the past and protect the future?
# News
Organ Recital from April 2021 - see it again!
Organ Recital from April 2021 - see it again!
Published on Monday, 19 April 2021 14:23
Following the very successful and popular Organ Recital held on 14th April, you can hear it again by requesting a link at www.fostj.org/recital To celebrate the
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Confidence in a Time of Loss - a special service of Evening Prayer for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Confidence in a Time of Loss - a special service of Evening Prayer for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Published on Friday, 16 April 2021 17:00
Join Rev Rona live at 5pm this Friday.
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Baby Basics Guildford Needs You!
Baby Basics Guildford Needs You!
Published on Thursday, 15 April 2021 12:07
Hannah Pye
An update on the work and activity of Baby Basics Guildford
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Food donation point now open at St. John's!
Food donation point now open at St. John's!
Published on Wednesday, 24 February 2021 11:30
OPEN NOW !  a food donation point at St. John's.A container for your donations is in the Church Porch, which is currently open on Sundays and Wednesdays (11am to 5pm).........
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2021
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2021
Published on Friday, 12 February 2021 10:00
Exciting News !! Experience the ‘fifth’ gospel on a unique pilgrimage to the Holy Land St Jerome said: ‘Five gospels record the life of Jesus. Four you will find in
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Journey through Lent together
Journey through Lent together
Published on Friday, 12 February 2021 00:00
Hannah Pye
Welcome to our Lent Journey! As spring emerges onto our horizon as a church we get ourselves ready to Journey to the Cross through the 40days of lent; a time to re-focus
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Pancake Party at Home!
Pancake Party at Home!
Published on Tuesday, 2 February 2021 11:08
Hannah Pye
Take part in a pancake challenge and celebrate pancake day in style!
# Families
Ideas and Resources for lockdown #3
Ideas and Resources for lockdown #3
Published on Tuesday, 5 January 2021 15:27
Hannah Pye
Here we go again, lockdown #3 and all ages once again entering the household educational facility. It's a tough enough time for all of us dealing with the weight of the news and
# Families
Light's in the Darkness
Light's in the Darkness
Published on Wednesday, 23 December 2020 14:07
‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it’ (John 1:5) There is no doubt that this Christmas is different. We are living in strange times, when it
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Tier 4 Announcement for St John's from Rev Rona
Tier 4 Announcement for St John's from Rev Rona
Published on Sunday, 20 December 2020 14:01
Details of how the local Tier 4 restrictions will impact St. John's.
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Christmas Light Trail
Christmas Light Trail
Published on Thursday, 10 December 2020 17:00
Hannah Pye
On Sat 19th and Sun 20th pop into the Churchyard and explore! See if you can find the items on our Light trail sheet (Click here to download it) and if you go down at dusk you
# Families
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Published on Thursday, 26 November 2020 14:04
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse? Could you help the Diocese of Guildford to learn from the past and protect the future?The Diocese of Guildford is currently
# News
See our Church from a different angle
See our Church from a different angle
Published on Sunday, 27 September 2020 17:36
Thanks to the good work of the Friends of St. John's, we have a 360° tour of our Church.Click on fostj.org

More information available from https://www.fostj.org/
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Men's Fellowship - UPDATE
Men's Fellowship - UPDATE
Published on Monday, 14 September 2020 00:00
Covid 19 is still cramping our style although our September Quarantine Quiz provided us with some light hearted entertainment and more than £265 for charity; which wasn't bad. Many
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Child Survival update
Child Survival update
Published on Friday, 4 September 2020 18:48
Compassion is one of the 3 charities we are supporting this year. Here is an update relating to their child survival unit.2020_Aug - HA0806 Update.pdf
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​Have your say and fill in our survey
​Have your say and fill in our survey
Published on Tuesday, 1 September 2020 00:15
Our imagine team have been working on a project to ensure that what St John's offers serves the whole community.  As they endeavour to imagine all the possibilities for the
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Yara Eid - the Girl from Gaza
Yara Eid - the Girl from Gaza
Published on Saturday, 22 August 2020 11:18
Yara Eid - "The Girl from Gaza"In 2018 some of you will remember the inspirational presentation we received from a young lady from Gaza who gave us a most interesting and 
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Safeguarding Information

The PCC of St John the Evangelist  is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our community.

For further information contact Rosanne Bond, Parish Safeguarding Officer on 01483 579462  safeguardingstjohn@gmail.com  or Rev. Rona Stuart-Bourne on 01483 572207. 

Click here to see full details and policy document in our Safeguarding Section.