Prayer and Study

We welcome everyone to all of our opportunities for prayer and study. Being with fellow Christians is a vital ingredient for ensuring spiritual growth.

Prayer

Prayerline gives confidential prayer support between 9.00am and 10.00pm on 01276 475550 or 01276 471012.

Early morning prayers - 6.45am Monday to Fridays. Fifteen minutes of prayer in St John's Church for earlybirds.

Morning Prayer - 9.15am Mondays to Fridays. A short service of morning prayer in St John's Church lasting 30 minutes.

Prayer Ministry - We believe that God longs to meet with us in a powerful and personal way. Members of our Prayer Ministry Team will be in St John's Chapel after all our services if you would like someone to pray with or for you.

The Prayer Cross - At the back of the church there is a prayer cross. Prayer requests can be hung on the cross, which is presented during the offertory at Sunday morning services. The prayers are then entered in a special Prayer Book which is kept in the St John's Chapel and used during the week.

Quiet Days

Quiet Days are unique opportunities to experience quiet in the company of others. Being silent doesn't mean we have to sit still - you can read a book, look at the surroundings, go for a walk, whatever you feel like doing. Plans for forthcoming quiet days will be made available here.

Parish Weekends

St John's plan retreats at least every two years either at home or away to enjoy worshipping God and exploring aspects of the Christian faith together. They are enriching experiences, fun and suitable for all ages - combining prayer, song, study and fellowship.

At other times during the year, many people from St John's enjoy other Christian festivals including Spring Harvest and Greenbelt.

Home Groups

As well as friendship and Bible study, Home Groups also offer a time to pray together and support for each other whatever your circumstances. Groups meet either weekly or fortnightly Monday to Friday, morning and evenings. Everyone is welcome to join any group - to find out more please contact Sally Kew.

Courses

Christianity Explored

If you want to find out more about the Christian faith in a fresh and informal way then this is the course for you. It explores who Jesus was what his aims were and what it means to follow him.

You don't have to pray, sing or read aloud. You can ask questions if you like or just come along and listen. Find out more by contacting Lynne Hill.

Lent Course

A Lent Course runs every year during the period of Lent. Each year a new theme is covered where you can explore the Christian faith, tackle the biggest questions facing humanity and examine your own beliefs in the company of others.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

Daily Bible Reading Notes

Reading the Bible regularly is an invaluable aid to spiritual life and growth. A wide range of publications is available for all ages, to help in Bible reading and understanding. To find out more contact Mary Witchell.