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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Christmas Charity Quiz Night
Published on Thursday, 19 November 2020 11:34
You are invited to join us for an online Christmas Charity Quiz Night on Saturday 12th December
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St John's Christmas Bakeoff Competition
Published on Saturday, 14 November 2020 15:00
Channel your inner Mary Berry with our Christmas Bakeoff Competition!
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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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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2021
Published on Tuesday, 15 September 2020 09:15
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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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
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
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
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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St. John's Bake Off
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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Retreat at Home
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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Where do we go from here?
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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OPEN THE BOOK
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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The joy of singing bringing hope to those living with Parkinson’s
Published on Saturday, 4 July 2020 10:00
On Saturday, a charity single ‘Spring of Life’ is being released to raise funds to support people living with Parkinson’s in Guildford and South Surrey (as part of Parkinson’s UK).
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‘Unsung Hero’ Is serenaded!
Published on Tuesday, 30 June 2020 21:27
‘Unsung Hero’ Is serenaded!Throughout the coronavirus crisis, there have been many, largely unnoticed acts of kindness. However Judith Hunt’s tireless support for the local Merrow
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Pentecost
Published on Tuesday, 23 June 2020 20:22
The Day of Pentecost marks fifty days since Easter Day and brings the Easter season to an end. It is a major feast of the Church’s year when Christians recall how God’s Holy Spirit
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A 10-day challenge – try a different style of prayer
Published on Saturday, 23 May 2020 14:26
Dear Friends,This weekend is the great festival of Pentecost. The BCP calls it Whitsun, and the secular world either the end of half term, or the second May Bank Holiday. This year
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Bible Reading Fellowship
Published on Wednesday, 20 May 2020 16:34
Time on your hands? Missing coming to St John’s? The Bible Reading fellowship may help For those who are looking for a little bit of spiritual or theological study or
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COVID19 HITS OUR CHARITIES. CAN YOU HELP PLEASE?
Published on Friday, 15 May 2020 09:51
St John’s is supporting three Charities this year which, given the COVID19 pandemic, find themselves one way or another at the even sharper end of Need.FOODWISE is our local
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Sunday Service for the start of Christian Aid Week - Sunday 10th May
Published on Sunday, 10 May 2020 10:00
Join us for a special service to mark the start of Christian Aid Week Service
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St John’s at Home - A prayer booklet for these times
Published on Saturday, 2 May 2020 10:46
This booklet has been produced to help you to continue with your journey of faith in your own home while we are unable to worship in St John’s Church.Maybe you can pray ‘easily’
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Video calls – do you need help?
Published on Monday, 13 April 2020 14:24
Hi,Last night, my colleague Dan and I met for a drink after work; it was lovely because Dan's wife, whom I had not seen before was also there, so we all had a lovely chat together.
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Friends of St Johns
Published on Friday, 10 April 2020 09:00
We would like to announce the formation of a new Charity, ‘The Friends of St John’s Church in Merrow’.
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Service of Light for Easter Saturday
Published on Thursday, 9 April 2020 19:00
Join Jonathan Hedgecock for a stunning Service of Light on Easter Saturday.Jonathon, a member of the Holy Trinity clergy team, delivers a shortened version of the Service of Light
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LIGHT A CANDLE
Published on Friday, 3 April 2020 16:03
We have lit a candle today for all those who have passed away and for all those who will miss them. You can light one online here via Church of England website.https://www
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Coronavirus update 28 March
Published on Tuesday, 31 March 2020 17:00
In line with the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) guidelines, the Church and Centre and now closed to the public until further notice. We have closed our parish office but if
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Treasure
Published on Thursday, 26 March 2020 12:35
As the Coronavirus started to close down the country I sent an email to Bishops Andrew and Jo offering my prayers and quoting Isaiah 45 - I will give you the treasures of darkness.
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A Prayer - the church is different now
Published on Thursday, 26 March 2020 08:20
From Rona .............. ‘In these difficult times, I’d like to share this prayer with you. Whilst it was written for those ordained in the church, I think the feelings
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Coronavirus Community Support Helpline - 0300 200 1008
Published on Saturday, 21 March 2020 12:00
Surrey County Council has set up a Community Helpline number, which will be live from 1pm today (19th March) and then Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. 0300 200 1008 The
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Digital Resources from the Church of England
Published on Saturday, 21 March 2020 11:44
The Church of England is publishing a range of digital resources for the days and weeks ahead for all to use at this time. What is currently available?There are a range
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Message from Rev. Rona
Published on Wednesday, 18 March 2020 16:38
"It is with great regret that the Church of England have advised that no public worship services are to take place with immediate effect. Prayers will continue to be said by clergy
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COVID 19 - Latest Church of England Guidance
Published on Tuesday, 17 March 2020 16:00
Latest Church of England Guidance from St. John's Parish"In accordance with guidance issued by the Church of England all public worship is suspended with immediate effect. We
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Christmas Market 2019
Published on Monday, 2 December 2019 11:14
‘Fun, Festive and Fundraising’ – the winning ingredients of St John’s Christmas marketThe new look St John’s Christmas market attracted a hall full of festive Christmas shoppers,
