St John in Bedwardine, Worcester
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A SHORT HISTORY OF THE CHURCH AND PARISH
St John’s church dates from about 1165. Originally it was one of two chapels on the west of the Severn, the other being at Lower Wick (the remains of which - St. Cuthbert’s - can be found in the farm buildings behind the Manor Farm eatery). By 1371, after the Black Death, it was decided to close the Lower Wick church (which had, been the parish church) as it was in a neglected state and very poorly attended. On the other hand, St John’s was a flourishing community near the bridgehead where the drove roads out of mid-Wales converged, and since 1287 had been the place where the vicar lived. St John’s was made the parish church on February 17th 1372. It has given its name to the whole area.
The church building is of some interest as the city churches of Worcester were nearly all rebuilt in the 18th century, so St John’s is the only one today that gives some impression of what the features of a ‘town’ church in Worcester might have been.
St John’s church dates from about 1165. Originally it was one of two chapels on the west of the Severn, the other being at Lower Wick (the remains of which - St. Cuthbert’s - can be found in the farm buildings behind the Manor Farm eatery). By 1371, after the Black Death, it was decided to close the Lower Wick church (which had, been the parish church) as it was in a neglected state and very poorly attended. On the other hand, St John’s was a flourishing community near the bridgehead where the drove roads out of mid-Wales converged, and since 1287 had been the place where the vicar lived. St John’s was made the parish church on February 17th 1372. It has given its name to the whole area.
The church building is of some interest as the city churches of Worcester were nearly all rebuilt in the 18th century, so St John’s is the only one today that gives some impression of what the features of a ‘town’ church in Worcester might have been.
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Parish Office
1A Bromyard Road,
St. Johns,
WORCESTER.
WR2 5BS
Tel: (01905) 420490
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Cradley Singers perform Mozart Vespers
The Cradley Singers perform Mozart's Vespers in aid of the Tower Appeal.
Saturday 20th March 2010 at 7:30 PM Organist David Briggs
Organist Emeritus of Gloucester Cathedral in concert, in aid of the Tower Appeal.
Friday 21st May 2010 at 7:30 PM 
Sunday
Holy Communion
Communion using the Book of Common Prayer.
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes
Communion using the Book of Common Prayer.
Every Sunday at 8:00 AM for 40 minutes
Parish Communion
Communion using Common Worship
Every first third fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Communion using Common Worship
Every first third fourth and fifth Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
All Age Communion
A service with the music group; 'Mixed Blessings', suitable for all the family.
Every second Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
A service with the music group; 'Mixed Blessings', suitable for all the family.
Every second Sunday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Evensong
Sung Evening worship using the Book of Common Prayer
Every first Sunday at 6:30 PM for ¾ hour
Sung Evening worship using the Book of Common Prayer
Every first Sunday at 6:30 PM for ¾ hour
Evening Prayer
Said Evening worship using the Book of Common Prayer
Weekly (except when Evensong) every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 6:30 PM for 40 minutes
Said Evening worship using the Book of Common Prayer
Weekly (except when Evensong) every second third fourth and fifth Sunday at 6:30 PM for 40 minutes
Tuesday
Women's Fellowship
Women's Fellowship
Every Tuesday at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
Women's Fellowship
Every Tuesday at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
Bible Discussion Group
A meeting to discuss various points on religion.
Every first Tuesday at 4:00 PM
A meeting to discuss various points on religion.
Every first Tuesday at 4:00 PM
Wednesday
Bible Study Group
Meets in the Parish Office (Burroughs’ Room) for prayer and study.
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Meets in the Parish Office (Burroughs’ Room) for prayer and study.
Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Thursday
Choir Practice
The Choir practise music for their forthcoming services (in the Blakefield Room). All new-comers welcome.
Every Thursday at 7:00 PM for ¾ hour
Resumes Thursday 25th February 2010
The Choir practise music for their forthcoming services (in the Blakefield Room). All new-comers welcome.
Every Thursday at 7:00 PM for ¾ hour
Resumes Thursday 25th February 2010
Friday
Toddler Morning
Informal worship suitable for young children. Toys and games afterwards.
Every Friday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
Informal worship suitable for young children. Toys and games afterwards.
Every Friday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
Music Group Practice
The Music Group practise music for their forthcoming services. All new-comers welcome.
Every Friday at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
The Music Group practise music for their forthcoming services. All new-comers welcome.
Every Friday at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
Tower Committee meeting
A meeting of the Tower Appeal Committee.
Thursday 11th February 2010 at 7:45 PM for 1½ hours
Ash Wednesday Eucharist
A Joint Eucharist to celebrate Ash Wednesday, for all the Anglican churches in west Worcester.
Wednesday 17th February 2010 at 7:30 PM for 1 hour
Prayer Group meeting
Monday 22nd February 2010 at 6:00 PM
Friendship Group
A meeting of the Friendship Group
Wednesday 24th February 2010 at 7:00 PM
Easter All-age Parish Communion
An Easter morning Parish Communion for all the family, with Childrens' Activities.
Sunday 4th April 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour
Plant Sale and Coffee morning
A wide range of plants will be on sale, hopefully including a selection of vegetables. Refreshments will also be available.
Saturday 22nd May 2010 at 10:00 AM
All Day Event
All Day Event
Coffee Morning at the Guildhall
A Coffee Morning at the Guildhall raising money for the church.
Friday 18th June 2010 at 10:00 AM
Parish Communion with Ferndale Singers
The Ferndale Singers perform Rutter's Requiem as part of the 10am Parish Communion service.
Sunday 27th June 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Tea Dance
A Tea Dance with Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing in aid of the Tower Appeal.
Sunday 27th June 2010 at 3:00 PM for 3 hours
Village Fayre
A summer "Village Fayre".
Saturday 3rd July 2010 at 10:00 AM
All Day Event
All Day Event
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 18634
Built: AD 1165 (onwards)
Our Patron: The Dean and Chapter of Worcester
Built: AD 1165 (onwards)
Our Patron: The Dean and Chapter of Worcester
Archdeaconry: WORCESTER (421)
Deanery: MARTLEY & WORCESTER WEST (42103)
Benefice: St Jo in Bedwardine (42/173 J)
Parish Legal Name: ST. JOHN IN BEDWARDINE (420066)
Basic Parish information (42/66)