Caterham Valley, St John the Evangelist, Caterham

St John's - the Parish Church of Caterham Valley. We are always pleased to welcome new people to our services and social events. Please email or phone for further details.

The parish covers the whole of Caterham Valley and is also a part of the Caterham Team Ministry. We also have an associated church school, St John's Primary School.

All our services (including services for feast days) are listed below, as well as information about baptisms, weddings and the calling of banns.

We don't have a creche as such - at the back of the church is a children's corner where parents can sit with their children while they play and still listen to the service. 5s and over can meet with our Junior Church during term-time.

Please scroll down the page to see details of special events and services.

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St John's Parish Office
St John's Parish Office
St John's Church Hall
21 Godstone Road
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6RE

Tel: 01883 344875

Bookings

Contact Mrs B Smythe (01883 345955) to book the Church Hall.

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Parish News

Churches Together Lent Course - "Towards Fullness of Life"

News | 21 Jan 2010

‘I came so that they might have life, life in all its fullness’ John 10:10 In this course a variety of speakers with expertise in their fields will help us as Christians explore how we can both live and help others live in fullness when faced with difficult issues. We will be meeting on Tuesday evenings at 8pm in St. Lawrence’s ancient church or on Thursday lunchtimes at the United Reformed Church - starting at 11.30 am, and be followed at 1.00 pm by a Lent lunch of soup and a roll (small charge; any profits to Christian Aid). Topics: 23rd & 25th February Spirituality in Mental Health 2nd & 4th March A balanced life 9th & 11th March Addiction 16th & 18th March Bereavement 23rd & 25th March Relationships Speakers include: The Reverend Nigel Copsey (Chaplain at Oaklands NHS Trust), The Reverend Anne-Marie Garton (Director of Welcare), Leslie Shannon (Occupational Therapist working in Mental Health)

Funeral of Mrs W Lovegrove - IMPORTANT

News | 13 Jan 2010

Unfortunately owing to the weather conditions the Funeral Directors, after consultation, have had to cancel the funeral today. Once a new date and time have been confirmed we will post details here.

8am Communion CANCELLED

News | 9 Jan 2010

The 8am service on Sunday 10th has been cancelled owing to the weather, which is getting worse by the minute. The 10am will go ahead as usual, though we'd like people to exercise appropriate common sense and stay at home if getting out is difficult!

Christmas and winter blues?

News | 23 Dec 2009

Getting ready for Christmas is stressful enough at the best of times, without having to cope with the extra stress of the adverse weather and all the extra problems it has brought. As, of course, you will have discovered on Tuesday if you tried to drive through Caterham yesterday, when traffic was simply not moving. Remind yourself of the real meaning of Christmas and join us at one of our Christmas services. Details are in the calendar.

Carol Service postponed!

News | 20 Dec 2009

Given the dangerous conditions underfoot and the difficulty for our organist in getting to St John's we have now taken the decision to cancel the carol service tonight. It will now be on Wednesday 23rd at 7pm.

Carol Service weather plans

News | 18 Dec 2009

Given the current weather and forecasts for the weekend we have a provisional plan in case we need to cancel the service on Sunday. In the event that weather conditions make having a carol service on Sunday evening impossible it is planned to transfer it to Wednesday at 7pm. We'll make a decision on Sunday morning. Watch this space!

Carol Service

News | 17 Dec 2009

Do come and join us at our carol service this Sunday evening (20th) at 6pm. This tradtional service of carols, readings and choir items is a really wonderful way to begin our celebration of Christmas.

St John's Christmas Fair

News | 11 Nov 2009

The Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday 14th November in the Church Hall in Clareville Road, just opposite the church. There will be various stalls and games, plus coffee and light lunches.

Annual Memorial Service for All Souls

News | 24 Oct 2009

On the evening of 1st November we'll be having our annual All Souls memorial service. At this service we remember by name our departed loved ones. If there is someone you would like us to pray for by name please send us a message by Saturday evening and we'll make sure they are prayed for.

Doing your Christmas Shopping?

News | 24 Oct 2009

If you're doing your Christmas Shopping you may well be doing it online. If you are, why not go to the Vicar's Blog and use the links there to shop at Amazon. They sell all kinds of things - not just books. And if you purchase by going through the blog you'll be helping St John's at the same time! If you're viewing this on A Church Near You just select the link to news at the top left of this post.

Other information

A Church Near You ID: 582
Built: 1881
Architect: W Bassett Smith
Style of worship: Modern Catholic
Our Patron: The Bishop

Archdeaconry: REIGATE (372)

Deanery: CATERHAM (37206)

Benefice: Caterham (St Mary) (St Laurence) (St Paul) (St John) (37/059BK)

Parish Legal Name: ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATERHAM VALLEY (370089)

Basic Parish information (37/89)