You are welcome at all of our servicesOur All Souls Service of Light takes place on Sunday 1st November at 4:30pm. This will be a quiet service of hymns and prayers as we remember loved ones who have died. You are welcome, if you wish, to light a candle as we read the names of those those we hold in our hearts. On Sunday 8th November we meet at 3:00pm with the Royal British Legion for our Remembrance Sunday Service, to commemorate those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country in conflict. There are no 9:30am services on 1st or 8th November.On Sunday 15th November, we celebrate Holy Communion at 9:30am and Roots Group meets at 4:00pm.On Sunday 22nd November, a service of Morning Praise starts at 9:30am, with Roots Group at 4:00pm.Sunday 29th November is Advent Sunday. There is no morning at St John's as we meet at Astbury at 11:00am for a benefice service for Astbury, Smallwood and Somerford. Roots Group meets as usual at St John's at 4:00pm.For a printable list of services - and a 'save the date' for our Carol Service - please click on the link.
On Sunday 1st November we are holding a Service of Light for All Souls. This will be a quiet service of hymns and prayers as we remember loved ones who have died. You are welcome, if you wish, to light a candle as we read the names of those those we hold in our hearts. This will include the names of all those whose funerals have taken place over the last few years. If you would like to add a loved one's name to be read during this service, please contact us by clicking 'Get in touch'.The service begins at 4:30pm. Please note that there is no 9:30am service on Sunday 1st November.
Roots is a group for children age 7-11+. We explore different themes in the Church calendar through art, nature and scripture. We meet every Sunday in Church from 4-5pm, but sometimes we might venture outdoors, so please bring a coat when it is chilly!Our first session will be on 6th September. We will be exploring 'Creation' during September.Adults stay and are treated to a 'brew in a pew' and are welcome to have some quiet well-being time in the Chancel - chat, craft or just sit and switch off before the start of the week.For more information, email us at stjohnsroots@gmail.com
What's onA night of country fun under the Harvest Moon on Saturday 26 September.4:30pm Harvest Welcome5:00pm BBQ6:00pm Line CallerMusic till LateLocationFour Acres BarnBank House Lane (off Moss Mere)SmallwoodCW11 2XFWhat3words: ///recording.loaning.statueBook your ticketsThis is a fundraiser for St John's Church and Smallwood Primary PFTA.Tickets: £5 for adults. Children free. To book your tickets, please complete the form here.We look forward to seeing you!
