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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
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Lent Group
There will be four Lent Group meetings at Measham Vicarage on Thursday evenings, 7.30 pm. starting on 25th February. The meetings will work through St. Paul's letter to the Collosians. Each meeting will stand alone, so that you can attend one even if you cannot make them all.
Every first second third and last Thursday at 7:30 PM until Thursday 18th March 2010 for 1½ hours Licensing Service for the new Team Vicar at Swepstone
The new team vicar, Karen Thomas is to be licensed by the Assistant Bishop, Chris Boyle, at a service to be held at Swepstone Church.
Tuesday 23rd March 2010 at 7:30 PM for 1 hour Parade and Family Service
Join us for the Palm Sunday Parade through the village, led by the Donisthorpe Scout Band, followed by a Family Service.
Sunday 28th March 2010 at 11:00 AM for 1 hour 
Good Friday, Way of the Cross
Friday 2nd April 2010 at 11:00 AM for 1 hour Community Flower Festival
The Church is hosting a flower festival involving organisations from the whole cmmunity.
Saturday 1st May 2010 at 10:00 AM for 6 hours Community Flower Festival
Sunday 2nd May 2010 at 11:00 AM for 5 hours Songs of Praise
A Special Songs of Praise Service to celebrate the Community Flower Festival taking place in the Church.
Sunday 2nd May 2010 at 6:00 PM for 1 hour Community Flower Festival
Monday 3rd May 2010 at 10:00 AM for 6 hours Quiz Night at DMs
Friday 14th May 2010 at 7:30 PM
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
Ends Saturday 27th March 2010.
Resumes Monday 29th March 2010
All are welcome to our service of holy communion.
Every fourth Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Ends Saturday 27th March 2010.
Resumes Monday 29th March 2010
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 May service is at Normanton, 9.30 am on the 30th May 2010
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 May service is at Normanton, 9.30 am on the 30th May 2010
Every fifth Sunday at 11:00 AM for 1 hour
Service at Stretton en le Field
Twice a year, a service is held in the beautiful old church at Stretton. The congregation of St. Johns and surroundingchurches bring the old church to life.
Every third Sunday at 4:00 PM for 1 hour from Sunday 18th July 2010 until Sunday 15th August 2010
Twice a year, a service is held in the beautiful old church at Stretton. The congregation of St. Johns and surroundingchurches bring the old church to life.
Every third Sunday at 4:00 PM for 1 hour from Sunday 18th July 2010 until Sunday 15th August 2010
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
Thursday
Lent Group
There will be four Lent Group meetings at Measham Vicarage on Thursday evenings, 7.30 pm. starting on 25th February. The meetings will work through St. Paul's letter to the Collosians. Each meeting will stand alone, so that you can attend one even if you cannot make them all.
Every first second third and last Thursday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours until Thursday 18th March 2010
There will be four Lent Group meetings at Measham Vicarage on Thursday evenings, 7.30 pm. starting on 25th February. The meetings will work through St. Paul's letter to the Collosians. Each meeting will stand alone, so that you can attend one even if you cannot make them all.
Every first second third and last Thursday at 7:30 PM for 1½ hours until Thursday 18th March 2010
Ascension Day Holy Communion
Thursday 13th May 2010 at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
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 STRETTON-EN-LE-FIELD (190234)
Basic Parish information (19/234)