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A warm welcome is offered from a congregation of mixed ages and backgrounds to St. John’s Church.
Situated near the centre of Donisthorpe, in the heart of the National Forest, St John’s Church has weekly services on a Sunday and monthly Holy Communion services on a Wednesday. It is regularly used for baptisms, weddings, funerals and other special services. Enquiries can be made to the Rector, Vivien Elphick.
In September 2009, the Church opened a new group for carers and under 5s, Tiddlywinks, meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9.30 am. Further details can be found from the link alongside.
The Church publishes a newsletter, Grapevine, the latest edition of which is alongside.
Situated near the centre of Donisthorpe, in the heart of the National Forest, St John’s Church has weekly services on a Sunday and monthly Holy Communion services on a Wednesday. It is regularly used for baptisms, weddings, funerals and other special services. Enquiries can be made to the Rector, Vivien Elphick.
In September 2009, the Church opened a new group for carers and under 5s, Tiddlywinks, meeting on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9.30 am. Further details can be found from the link alongside.
The Church publishes a newsletter, Grapevine, the latest edition of which is alongside.
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Revd Canon Vivien Elphick
The Vicarage
High Street
Measham
Swadlincote
DE12 7HZ
Tel: (01530) 270354
Please try this this contact (courtesy of Crockfords Clerical Directory).
- Special Events
- Regular Services
Lunch Light
A support group for bereaved people. Drop in for a light lunch. 12.30 to 2 pm. £2 charge per person
Every last Friday at 12:30 PM for 1½ hours Sunday
All Age Worship
Our all age service is designed to be welcoming for both regular churchgoers and those less familiar with the church. Activities for children are provided and families are particularly welcome.
Every first Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Our all age service is designed to be welcoming for both regular churchgoers and those less familiar with the church. Activities for children are provided and families are particularly welcome.
Every first Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion and Healing
All are welcome to our service of holy communion. During the service, there is an opportunity for anyone seeking healing of any sort to receive individual prayer.
Every second Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
All are welcome to our service of holy communion. During the service, there is an opportunity for anyone seeking healing of any sort to receive individual prayer.
Every second Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Baptism Service
Batism is inluded as part of a service of praise and prayer. All are welcome to come and share in this joyful event.
Every third Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Batism is inluded as part of a service of praise and prayer. All are welcome to come and share in this joyful event.
Every third Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Holy Communion
All are welcome to our service of holy communion.
Every fourth Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
All are welcome to our service of holy communion.
Every fourth Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Combined Service
Where there are five Sundays in a month, a combined service is held on the fifth Sunday, Each Church in the benefice hosts the service in turn. The January 2012 service is at Donisthorpe, 11.00 am on the 29th January 2012
Every fifth Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Where there are five Sundays in a month, a combined service is held on the fifth Sunday, Each Church in the benefice hosts the service in turn. The January 2012 service is at Donisthorpe, 11.00 am on the 29th January 2012
Every fifth Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Evening Prayer
Every second Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Every second Sunday at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Tuesday
Coffee and Chat
The Church is open to anyone for coffee and chat from 9.30 am to 11.00 am on the first Tuesday of each month.
Every first Tuesday at 9:30 AM for 1½ hours
The Church is open to anyone for coffee and chat from 9.30 am to 11.00 am on the first Tuesday of each month.
Every first Tuesday at 9:30 AM for 1½ hours
Tiddlywinks
A group for carers and under 5s, meeting at the church. £1.25 per family, includes refreshments.
Every second and fourth Tuesday at 9:30 AM for 1½ hours
A group for carers and under 5s, meeting at the church. £1.25 per family, includes refreshments.
Every second and fourth Tuesday at 9:30 AM for 1½ hours
Wednesday
Holy Communion
Every second Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Every second Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Friday
Lunch Light
A support group for bereaved people. Drop in for a light lunch. 12.30 to 2 pm. £2 charge per person
Every last Friday at 12:30 PM for 1½ hours
A support group for bereaved people. Drop in for a light lunch. 12.30 to 2 pm. £2 charge per person
Every last Friday at 12:30 PM for 1½ hours
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 3455
Archdeaconry: LOUGHBOROUGH (192)
Deanery: North West Leicestershire (19202)
Benefice: The Woodfield Team Benefice (19/228BL)
Parish Legal Name: Donisthorpe and Moira with Streeton-en-le-Field (190234 19/234)
CofE Church Info: (619234 19/234)
Short URL: acny.co.uk/3455/
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Donisthorpe: St John : Church Street, Donisthorpe, Leicestershire, DE12 7QR
