SUNDAY 9th AUGUST 1PM

Bring your own lunch and come and enjoy the sunshine! Southchurch park has a great play area for children and plenty of space to sit and eat.  All our welcome, invite friends to join in and stay for as long as you wish.

THURSDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 7-9PM

We welcome our partner churches and Christians from across the city to offer ourselves in an uninterrupted time of worship and prayer and calling upon God for our lives and for our city.

The Alpha course restarts this September

If you have friends you've been talking to about your faith, this could be the perfect invitation!

Why not invite them along and come with them? Alpha runs for 10 weeks offering a relaxed space to enjoy food, build friendships, ask questions, and explore the Christian faith together.

Whether you're simply curious about Jesus, new to faith, or have been a Christian for many years and would like to revisit the foundations, Alpha is for you!

Sign up below:

Saturday Evenings
from 12th September at St Andrew’s Westcliff

Wednesday Evenings
from 16th September at St John’s

SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 1PM

For all those new to St John's (whether you've been coming for a while or only just arrived) who would like to meet others, have some food, hear a little bit about the church and ask any questions... We have a newcomers' lunch!

WEEKLY FROM TUESDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 12.45PM - 2.45PM

Grief is hard. Death can impact all of life.

If this is a course that would bless you or anyone you know, please sign up using the button below. This course is open for all, not just the St John’s church family - so do spread the word.

The Grace-Changed Church

Studies in 1 Corinthians begins Sep 16th, 7pm

Sign up for this Autumn term’s Intentional Disciples. Weekly Wednesday night table groups for food, connection, open bibles, discussion and prayer.

What happens when the gospel meets the messiness of real life? Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians is wonderfully practical, strikingly honest and sometimes deeply challenging. Written to a gifted but divided church, it tackles pride, personality clashes, sexual immorality, gross misconduct, lawsuits, marriage and singleness, men’s and women’s roles in the church, worship, spiritual gifts, conscience, money, love and the resurrection.

19th SEPTEMBER 9:30AM

Previous women’s days have been a great success, with inspiring teaching, great food, and strengthening relationships. We have the pleasure of Steph Myerscough as our guest speaker - invite your friends! High school age youth are very much welcome as well.

SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 11AM

Would you like to be baptised, or would you like a member of your household baptised?

We have another very special service of baptism lined up. Please click the button below and let us know you’re interested and we will reach out to begin the conversation.

This course will begin to help participants cultivate ways we might better minister to each other in church life, especially when faced with complex and unfamiliar scenarios. The days will include teaching and discussion.

The whole staff and ministry team are doing this together and if you would like to join us, click the links below.  

You can do the training alongside the ministry team over two Mondays on:

Monday 21st and 28th September 10.30 - 14.30

Or in one stand alone day on:

Saturday 10th October 9am-5pm

SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 10:30AM AT ST MICHAEL’S AND ALL ANGELS

Please join us as we celebrate the priesting of Revd. Linda and give thanks to God for this important milestone in her ministry.

All are warmly invited to attend and support her with your prayers and presence.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22nd 6PM

Confirmation is an opportunity for young people and adults who have been baptised/christened to affirm the Christian faith for themselves—or to re-affirm their faith and commitment within the Church of England. During the service, the bishop lays hands on each candidate and prays for the Holy Spirit to strengthen them for a life of Christian discipleship.

To find out more about confirmation and to register your interest click the button below.