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St John in Bedwardine, Worcester

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.
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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
Coffee
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Sunday

Holy Communion
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.
Coffee
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
Family Friendly Coffee
Evensong
Sung Evening worship using the Book of Common Prayer
Every first Sunday at 6:30 PM for ¾ hour
Resumes Sunday 2nd May 2010
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

Tuesday

Women's Fellowship
Women's Fellowship
Every Tuesday at 2:00 PM for 2 hours
Coffee
Bible Discussion Group
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

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

Friday

Toddler Morning
Informal worship suitable for young children. Toys and games afterwards.
Every Friday at 10:30 AM for 1½ hours
Ends Friday 26th March 2010.
Resumes Thursday 22nd April 2010
Family Friendly creche
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
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Palm Sunday
The Palm Procession around the church, Reading of the Passion and Parish Communion.
Sunday 28th March 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Coffee
Prayer Meeting
A Prayer Meeting in the Burroughs' Room
Monday 29th March 2010 at 6:00 PM for 1 hour
Compline
Monday 29th March 2010 at 9:00 PM for ½ hour
Compline
Wednesday 31st March 2010 at 9:00 PM for ½ hour
Good Friday Procession of Witness
A Procession of Witness, starting from McDonald’s on Hylton Road, to the church.
Friday 2nd April 2010 at 10:00 AM for ¾ hour
Children's Crafts
A craft activity morning for children of all ages.
Friday 2nd April 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1½ hours
Family Friendly
Good Friday Open Air Service
An Open Air Service in St John’s Churchyard at the end of the Procession of Witness.
Friday 2nd April 2010 at 10:45 AM for 1 hour
Good Friday Devotion
A Three Hours’ Devotional service. The congregation are invited to "Drop-in and drop-out".
Friday 2nd April 2010 at 12:00 PM for 3 hours
Easter Dawn Vigil
Sunday 4th April 2010 at 5:45 AM for ½ hour
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
Family Friendly Coffee
Easter Songs of Praise
An Easter-day evening service of Songs of Praise.
Sunday 4th April 2010 at 5:00 PM for 1 hour
Low Sunday Group Eucharist AT ST CLEMENT'S
The Low Sunday Group Eucharist is held at St. Clement's Church this year.
Sunday 11th April 2010 at 10:00 AM for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Poetry & Music from our area
An evening of poetry and music from our area. Tickets £7.00, concessions £6.00
Saturday 17th April 2010 at 7:30 PM
Launch of Children's Church
The Children's Church launches today during the 10am Parish Communion, with Bible-based activities.
Sunday 18th April 2010 at 10:00 AM
Family Friendly creche Sunday School
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
Coffee
Coffee Morning at the Guildhall
A Coffee Morning at the Guildhall raising money for the church.
Friday 18th June 2010 at 10:00 AM
Coffee
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.
Coffee
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
Coffee
Village Fayre
A summer "Village Fayre".
Saturday 3rd July 2010 at 10:00 AM
All Day Event
Family Friendly Coffee
Bell Ringing Live Music / Concerts Regular Choir Supports Fairtrade goods Tower Floodlighting Stained glass Guidebooks / notes Organ Hall for hire Church Open Back to Church Sunday Wheelchair Access / Ramp Wheelchair accessible toilets Hearing / Induction Loop Large Print Hymnbooks / Orders of Service Assistance Dogs Toilets Baby Changing Facilities Visitor Parking Available
Bookings

Fully fitted, modern kitchen, with industrial dishwasher. For more information contact the Parish Office (01905) 420490. Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or Saturday 5.45 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hourly cost about £8.

Visit our Church

Open everyday, between 9 a.m. -ish to 5.30 p.m. -ish (closes at dusk in autumn and winter).

Nurture Courses

 
Other information
A Church Near You ID: 18634
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)