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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

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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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

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Published on Sunday, 26 December 2021 00:00

Please read this important update regarding Covid

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Published on Saturday, 25 December 2021 11:00

Join us on Christmas morning for a special All Age Service

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Published on Saturday, 25 December 2021 09:00

Join us for a special Christmas Day service of Holy Communion according to the book of Common Prayer

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Published on Friday, 24 December 2021 23:30

Join us in Church for our Christmas Eve Communion Service

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Published on Friday, 24 December 2021 14:00

Santa took some time out of his busy schedule to visit our Children's party this week!

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Longest Night Service - 7pm on Tuesday 21st December

Published on Tuesday, 21 December 2021 19:00

A special service to remember and pray for loved ones

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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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Published on Sunday, 19 December 2021 18:00

Community Carol Service - Sunday 19th December at 6pmCome and join us in St. John's Church in Merrow when we gather to hear and sing our way through the Christmas story in Merrow's

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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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Published on Saturday, 18 December 2021 10:00

During the week before Christmas, you are invited to come and listen to an Advent Retreat

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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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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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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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Published on Wednesday, 6 October 2021 09:48

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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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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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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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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

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Summer Holiday Community Stroll for Charity

Published on Monday, 9 August 2021 00:00

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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

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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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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Published on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 18:07

Hannah Pye

We're excited to be back! Join us on Saturday 10th July at 4pm for an hour of Messy crafts, activities and of course action songs and a story! To come along please book in

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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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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

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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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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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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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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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?

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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

Published on Friday, 16 April 2021 17:00

Join Rev Rona live at 5pm this Friday.

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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!

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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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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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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Published on Tuesday, 2 February 2021 11:08

Hannah Pye

Take part in a pancake challenge and celebrate pancake day in style!

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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

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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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Christmas Celebration on Zoom - Book now!

Published on Wednesday, 23 December 2020 12:44

Hannah Pye

All Age Christmas Service - Christmas Day 2020Our All Age Christmas Service, suitable for the whole family, is being held on Zoom this year and we would love you to join us!If you

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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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St. John's Carol Service 'Let's light up Merrow'

Published on Saturday, 19 December 2020 22:03

Join us for our virtual Carol Service 'Let's light up Merrow'

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Published on Wednesday, 16 December 2020 15:00

Deadline for entries extended to Christmas Eve, so you still have time to enter!

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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

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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

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Wintershall Nativity Winter Walk - 18th to 21st December

Published on Saturday, 21 November 2020 10:51

Come and join Mary and Joseph travelling to Bethlehem at Wintershall this Christmas.

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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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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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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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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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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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Published on Tuesday, 11 August 2020 09:00

St. John's Bake Off Thank you all you Cake Bakers. The pictures look lovely and we are just sad we couldn't sample them all! Congratulations to the winners, Alison Scudamore

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Would you like to be part of our 'Imagine Team'

Published on Sunday, 26 July 2020 10:07

Help shape a new vision for St John's.

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Published on Sunday, 26 July 2020 10:03

Each week a new selection of readings, reflections, prayers and suggested spiritual exercises.

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Published on Sunday, 26 July 2020 09:58

Join a weekly group to think, discuss and reflect on the new society which will emerge after Coronavirus.

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Published on Wednesday, 15 July 2020 09:30

OPEN THE BOOKWhilst you are all clearing out your lofts and your cupboards and drawers during this period of isolation, please keep a look out for items that might be helpful to

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Virtual Coffee Morning - Every Sunday at 11am

Published on Saturday, 11 July 2020 11:00

Join us for our weekly virtual coffee morning

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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.

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