‘Green Pastures’ Dementia Friendly Service: The next service will be on Tuesday 2nd December from 2pm-3pm. This is a short service of music, prayers and reflection, with tea & coffee afterwards. Our next Messy Church is on Saturday 6th December 3-5pm, when we'll be celebrating the joy of Christmas. Join us for activities, craft and food - all families welcome. We have a great team of volunteers but extra helpers are always appreciated! If anyone is interested in joining the Messy Church helper team, then please speak to Rebecca Gillie or Fenn Sutton.Children’s Society Box Holders. Can all Children’s Society box holders please let me have the boxes as soon as possible so that all monies can be counted and banked before Christmas. Many thanks Pam HollandChristmas Shoebox Appeal A big thank you to everyone who supported the Christmas Shoebox appeal this year. We collected 33 boxes which will be sent to children and families in Moldova, Romania, Georgia, Ukraine or Bosnia. This included 6 boxes made from the donated items from the congregation. If you would like to sponsor one of those boxes to cover the £4 cost of the box and transportation please let me know. Thanks, Katy McBurnieSt John’s Tree Festival 12th to 14th December - Eco Church tree Save a tree - Decorate a tree - Plant a tree The Eco Group invite you to save trees by greeting your church friends with a single (small) card displayed on our Eco Church tree. In fact, we’re depending on you to make our tree bright and beautiful for the Advent season! If you wish, you can also make a donation in lieu of the money you have saved, which will go to a charity planting trees for the planet. Thank you.First Aid Workshops: We will be hosting two First Aid Workshops, provided by British Red Cross on Tuesday 6th and Thursday 15th January 2026 from 7pm to 8:30pm. (You only need to attend one date!) This is a great opportunity to gain some practical first aid skills. We would encourage all participants, in particular, those who are leading/helping at any Church Group, but everyone is welcome. There are sign up sheets at the back of church. Places are limited, so please sign us as soon as you are able. Confirmation: We will be having a Confirmation at St John’s on Sunday 25th January at 6:30pm. If you are interested, please let Kathryn in the Parish Office know asap. There will be some preparation sessions prior to the Confirmation (dates TBC) Prayer List: We will be renewing the sick list in the new year. If you would like your loved one to remain on the list, please let Kathryn know. Christmas Cards: There are cards at the back of church. If you are able, please try to deliver some to the houses on your street or local area. Many thanks.
