BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//achurchnearyou.com//eventfeed//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321790857800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee Concert DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T101500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T113000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563881791018900.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next coffee concert with Danielle Saxon Reeves . GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356388/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Age Worship DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T100000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3194801791102600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our All Age Worship service is intended to bring everyone toge ther for a short\, easy to follow service\, involving all of the church fa mily. We will still follow the pattern of a Communion service\, but more c ondensed. With well-known hymns\, screen projection to follow the service and a short talk specifically planned with all ages in mind. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319480/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001791203400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371791372600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321791462600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pizza and Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T173000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563981791642600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Pizza and prayer is group that welcomes young people from the age of 14-18 into church. We meet monthly\, catch up\, share in takeaway pizza and thanksgiving conversation\, we craft\, we play games\, we chat\, we do whatever the mood takes and finish our afternoon in the candle pray er corner\, praying over the month ahead. Please contact Claire Biggs\, Ne w worshipping communities Co-ordinator for details if you are interested i n joining this group. claire.biggs@halasteam.org.uk or 07729396061 GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356398/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211791707400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Evensong DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T193000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195361791739800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A service of prayer book evensong (a traditional sixteenth cen tury service of prayers and readings) with hymns and an address\, with the congregation joining in singing the canticles and responses GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319536/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261012T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001791808200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371791977400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321792067400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13553331792234800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Coffee Church takes place monthly at St John's. We serve coffe e and cake from 12pm\, sometimes there is light music and conversation fro m our Traidpoint cafe for the first half an hour and at 12.30pm we start o ur informal\, table based worship. \n\nThis service is design to give easy access to church and faith\, ideal for anyone who hasn't been to church b efore\, like something with a bit of interaction and enjoys a short servic e. \n\nLead by Rev'd Sarah or NWCC Claire it offers gentle\, prayer\, wors hip\, conversation\, activity and music around a set theme - usually follo wing the Christian Calendar. We look forward to welcoming you in the futur e GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1355333/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Messy Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T160000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563851792243800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Friendly\, fun\, accessible family worship\, exploring bible s tories and themes through craft\, singing\, prayers\, practical storytelli ng and food\, Messy Church is a well loved worship style that breaks down the barrier for children and adults to access Church\, faith and worship. \n\nAt St John's\, we invite you to join us to see what it is all about an d aim to be as accessible as possible so that all families\, particularly those with children who have additonal needs\, are neurodiverse or disable d can still be a part of the fun.\n\nNo need to book\, just turn up and jo in in GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356385/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Morning Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T090000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13430381792306800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A short\, said communion service. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1343038/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211792312200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261019T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001792413000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371792582200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321792672200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211792920600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371793190600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321793280600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pumpkin Carving Session! DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T123000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13710821793356200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Come and join us to carve your pumpkins into lanterns to celeb rate All Saints Day! Bring a pumpkin with you\, (preferably with the insid es already removed) and we will provide carving tools and lights. All are welcome to join the fun and the mess!\nThe Traidpoint Cafe will be open as normal for you to grab a warm drink and a biscuit.\nAll children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1371082/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Souls Day Choral Evensong DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T193000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13710871793557800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Choral Evensong service to remember all those who have died\, both within the last year and further. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1371087/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Advent Carol Procession DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T200000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13720481793557800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening service of candlelight\, carols and ref lection as we mark the beginning of the season of Advent. Gather with us a s we make our way through the church\, guided by the glow of candles and t he music of wonderful Advent Carols sung by the Choir. \n\nAdvent is tradi tionally a time of preparation\, readying our hearts and minds for the com ing of Jesus and this special season\, together as a community sharing in the love\, hope and peace that Christmas brings. \n\nAll are welcome to th is special evening of worship and music as we look towards the light of Ch ristmas. We all follow a service sheet and are guided by the servers as we move through the church. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1372048/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001793626200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371793795400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321793885400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211794130200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T120000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13711031794133800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:We welcome the Royal British Legion for a Remembrance Sunday S ervice to honour and remember those who lost their lives in service to the ir country\, and for all those who continue to fight for peace. There is a large Parade of local organisations which starts at 10:30am from Somers S quare in the town centre\, with laying of the wreaths at the cenotaph at 1 0:45\, and the observed 2 minute silence at 11am. The service of Remembran ce takes place inside the church. The Parade will reconvene after the serv ice and continue to their end point. \n\nPlease note that the roads around the Town Centre and the church will be closed for the parade so please pl an your journey ahead if you would like to attend this service. There is n o eucharist at this service. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1371103/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Evensong DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T193000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195361794162600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A service of prayer book evensong (a traditional sixteenth cen tury service of prayers and readings) with hymns and an address\, with the congregation joining in singing the canticles and responses GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319536/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261109T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001794231000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371794400200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261112T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321794490200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Remembrance Coffee Concert with Helen Pearson DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T101500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T111500 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13711261794651300.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A morning coffee concert with singer Helen Pearson who will be treating us to a repertoire of songs from the 40's 50's and 60's in to ma rk Remembrance Day. Tickets are £5 on the door\, no need to book ahead\, just turn up and enjoy the wonderful music. Refreshments will be available after the concert GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1371126/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pizza and Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261114T173000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563981794670200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Pizza and prayer is group that welcomes young people from the age of 14-18 into church. We meet monthly\, catch up\, share in takeaway pizza and thanksgiving conversation\, we craft\, we play games\, we chat\, we do whatever the mood takes and finish our afternoon in the candle pray er corner\, praying over the month ahead. Please contact Claire Biggs\, Ne w worshipping communities Co-ordinator for details if you are interested i n joining this group. claire.biggs@halasteam.org.uk or 07729396061 GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356398/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Morning Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T090000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13430381794729600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A short\, said communion service. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1343038/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211794735000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001794835800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371795005000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321795095000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St John's Christmas Fair - Traditional Festive Fun! DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T140000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13713121795255200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Get into the festive spirit at our traditional Church Christma s Fair! Join us for a wonderful time of Christmas cheer\, try your luck on one of the tombolas or games\, browse through the selection of stalls\, t ake a shot at winning the Christmas hamper and enjoy festive fun for all a ges. The iconic church tower will be open for Tower Tours with our bell ri ngers\, come and see the ringing room\, the mighty bells and the inner wor kings of the clock\, then look out and marvel at the view from the parapet !\n\nThe town Christmas light switch on takes place on the same day so the re is plenty of Christmas fun to be had all day throughout the town. It's a great start to the festive season and a fun day for all the family. We l ook forward to seeing you there!\n\nEntry is free but please bring cash fo r the stalls and refreshments. Visit our Facebook page for more details cl oser to the event! GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1371312/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13553331795262400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Coffee Church takes place monthly at St John's. We serve coffe e and cake from 12pm\, sometimes there is light music and conversation fro m our Traidpoint cafe for the first half an hour and at 12.30pm we start o ur informal\, table based worship. \n\nThis service is design to give easy access to church and faith\, ideal for anyone who hasn't been to church b efore\, like something with a bit of interaction and enjoys a short servic e. \n\nLead by Rev'd Sarah or NWCC Claire it offers gentle\, prayer\, wors hip\, conversation\, activity and music around a set theme - usually follo wing the Christian Calendar. We look forward to welcoming you in the futur e GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1355333/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Messy Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T160000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563851795271400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Friendly\, fun\, accessible family worship\, exploring bible s tories and themes through craft\, singing\, prayers\, practical storytelli ng and food\, Messy Church is a well loved worship style that breaks down the barrier for children and adults to access Church\, faith and worship. \n\nAt St John's\, we invite you to join us to see what it is all about an d aim to be as accessible as possible so that all families\, particularly those with children who have additonal needs\, are neurodiverse or disable d can still be a part of the fun.\n\nNo need to book\, just turn up and jo in in GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356385/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Messy Church Movie Evening! - A Gentle Christmas Celebration DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T163000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13713471795275000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:November's Messy Church will be a bit different to normal! Joi n us from the later time of 3:30pm for a cosy\, festive evening watching a short Christmas Movie while enjoying delicious hot chocolate and some oth er tasty treats. There will be a few Christmas crafts and activities avail able for those who want to start their Christmas creating\, then after the movie we will all pop on our coats and head out into the church yard to w atch the light switch on in the town. A gentler way to enjoy the town fest ivities without being in the centre of the hustle and bustle!\n\nThere is no charge for our Messy Church sessions\, although we do appreciate any do nations you can give to help these events keep running. No need to book\, just turn up and enjoy! GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1371347/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261122T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261122T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211795339800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001795440600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371795609800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261126T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321795699800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001796045400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371796214600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261203T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321796304600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Festival DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261205T123000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13720501796466600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas at our Annual Christmas Tree Festival at St John's! Enjoy a wonderful display of beautifully decor ated trees\, provided by groups and members of the Halesowen Community. Ea ch tree represents the people who decorated it and reflects their creativi ty\, sparkle and festive spirit. Wander through the church and enjoy the g entle festive atmosphere\, bring the family\, meet a friend\, or simply co me in for a moment to sit in stillness and reflect whilst surrounded by Ch ristmas lights.\n\nThe tree festival is open during our cafe open hours on Wednesdays\, Fridays and Saturdays 10:30am to 12:30pm throughout the mont h of December. \nOur volunteers are on hand to offer a warm welcome and th e cafe is open for a cuppa to enjoy. For any youngsters visiting\, see if you can spot our trail of hiding elves and uncover their secret message! O n Saturday mornings there will be live Christmas Musical events for everyo ne to enjoy. 5th- BUGS Ukulele Strummers // 12th - Halas Homes Sing and Si gn Choir // 19th - Carols round the Piano \n\nThere is no charge to visit the Tree Festival\, however if you wish to leave a donation towards the ru nning of this beautiful building you will be helping to ensure the Church is open for many more Christmases to come! GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1372050/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Age Worship DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261206T100000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3194801796549400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our All Age Worship service is intended to bring everyone toge ther for a short\, easy to follow service\, involving all of the church fa mily. We will still follow the pattern of a Communion service\, but more c ondensed. With well-known hymns\, screen projection to follow the service and a short talk specifically planned with all ages in mind. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319480/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261207T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001796650200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Festival DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T123000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13720501796812200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas at our Annual Christmas Tree Festival at St John's! Enjoy a wonderful display of beautifully decor ated trees\, provided by groups and members of the Halesowen Community. Ea ch tree represents the people who decorated it and reflects their creativi ty\, sparkle and festive spirit. Wander through the church and enjoy the g entle festive atmosphere\, bring the family\, meet a friend\, or simply co me in for a moment to sit in stillness and reflect whilst surrounded by Ch ristmas lights.\n\nThe tree festival is open during our cafe open hours on Wednesdays\, Fridays and Saturdays 10:30am to 12:30pm throughout the mont h of December. \nOur volunteers are on hand to offer a warm welcome and th e cafe is open for a cuppa to enjoy. For any youngsters visiting\, see if you can spot our trail of hiding elves and uncover their secret message! O n Saturday mornings there will be live Christmas Musical events for everyo ne to enjoy. 5th- BUGS Ukulele Strummers // 12th - Halas Homes Sing and Si gn Choir // 19th - Carols round the Piano \n\nThere is no charge to visit the Tree Festival\, however if you wish to leave a donation towards the ru nning of this beautiful building you will be helping to ensure the Church is open for many more Christmases to come! GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1372050/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371796819400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261210T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321796909400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Festival DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T123000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13720501796985000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas at our Annual Christmas Tree Festival at St John's! Enjoy a wonderful display of beautifully decor ated trees\, provided by groups and members of the Halesowen Community. Ea ch tree represents the people who decorated it and reflects their creativi ty\, sparkle and festive spirit. Wander through the church and enjoy the g entle festive atmosphere\, bring the family\, meet a friend\, or simply co me in for a moment to sit in stillness and reflect whilst surrounded by Ch ristmas lights.\n\nThe tree festival is open during our cafe open hours on Wednesdays\, Fridays and Saturdays 10:30am to 12:30pm throughout the mont h of December. \nOur volunteers are on hand to offer a warm welcome and th e cafe is open for a cuppa to enjoy. For any youngsters visiting\, see if you can spot our trail of hiding elves and uncover their secret message! O n Saturday mornings there will be live Christmas Musical events for everyo ne to enjoy. 5th- BUGS Ukulele Strummers // 12th - Halas Homes Sing and Si gn Choir // 19th - Carols round the Piano \n\nThere is no charge to visit the Tree Festival\, however if you wish to leave a donation towards the ru nning of this beautiful building you will be helping to ensure the Church is open for many more Christmases to come! GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1372050/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Festival DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T123000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13720501797071400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas at our Annual Christmas Tree Festival at St John's! Enjoy a wonderful display of beautifully decor ated trees\, provided by groups and members of the Halesowen Community. Ea ch tree represents the people who decorated it and reflects their creativi ty\, sparkle and festive spirit. Wander through the church and enjoy the g entle festive atmosphere\, bring the family\, meet a friend\, or simply co me in for a moment to sit in stillness and reflect whilst surrounded by Ch ristmas lights.\n\nThe tree festival is open during our cafe open hours on Wednesdays\, Fridays and Saturdays 10:30am to 12:30pm throughout the mont h of December. \nOur volunteers are on hand to offer a warm welcome and th e cafe is open for a cuppa to enjoy. For any youngsters visiting\, see if you can spot our trail of hiding elves and uncover their secret message! O n Saturday mornings there will be live Christmas Musical events for everyo ne to enjoy. 5th- BUGS Ukulele Strummers // 12th - Halas Homes Sing and Si gn Choir // 19th - Carols round the Piano \n\nThere is no charge to visit the Tree Festival\, however if you wish to leave a donation towards the ru nning of this beautiful building you will be helping to ensure the Church is open for many more Christmases to come! GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1372050/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pizza and Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261212T173000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563981797089400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Pizza and prayer is group that welcomes young people from the age of 14-18 into church. We meet monthly\, catch up\, share in takeaway pizza and thanksgiving conversation\, we craft\, we play games\, we chat\, we do whatever the mood takes and finish our afternoon in the candle pray er corner\, praying over the month ahead. Please contact Claire Biggs\, Ne w worshipping communities Co-ordinator for details if you are interested i n joining this group. claire.biggs@halasteam.org.uk or 07729396061 GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356398/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211797154200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Evensong DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T193000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195361797186600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A service of prayer book evensong (a traditional sixteenth cen tury service of prayers and readings) with hymns and an address\, with the congregation joining in singing the canticles and responses GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319536/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261214T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261214T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001797255000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Festival DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T123000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13720501797417000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas at our Annual Christmas Tree Festival at St John's! Enjoy a wonderful display of beautifully decor ated trees\, provided by groups and members of the Halesowen Community. Ea ch tree represents the people who decorated it and reflects their creativi ty\, sparkle and festive spirit. Wander through the church and enjoy the g entle festive atmosphere\, bring the family\, meet a friend\, or simply co me in for a moment to sit in stillness and reflect whilst surrounded by Ch ristmas lights.\n\nThe tree festival is open during our cafe open hours on Wednesdays\, Fridays and Saturdays 10:30am to 12:30pm throughout the mont h of December. \nOur volunteers are on hand to offer a warm welcome and th e cafe is open for a cuppa to enjoy. For any youngsters visiting\, see if you can spot our trail of hiding elves and uncover their secret message! O n Saturday mornings there will be live Christmas Musical events for everyo ne to enjoy. 5th- BUGS Ukulele Strummers // 12th - Halas Homes Sing and Si gn Choir // 19th - Carols round the Piano \n\nThere is no charge to visit the Tree Festival\, however if you wish to leave a donation towards the ru nning of this beautiful building you will be helping to ensure the Church is open for many more Christmases to come! GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1372050/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371797424200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321797514200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Festival DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261218T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261218T123000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13720501797589800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas at our Annual Christmas Tree Festival at St John's! Enjoy a wonderful display of beautifully decor ated trees\, provided by groups and members of the Halesowen Community. Ea ch tree represents the people who decorated it and reflects their creativi ty\, sparkle and festive spirit. Wander through the church and enjoy the g entle festive atmosphere\, bring the family\, meet a friend\, or simply co me in for a moment to sit in stillness and reflect whilst surrounded by Ch ristmas lights.\n\nThe tree festival is open during our cafe open hours on Wednesdays\, Fridays and Saturdays 10:30am to 12:30pm throughout the mont h of December. \nOur volunteers are on hand to offer a warm welcome and th e cafe is open for a cuppa to enjoy. For any youngsters visiting\, see if you can spot our trail of hiding elves and uncover their secret message! O n Saturday mornings there will be live Christmas Musical events for everyo ne to enjoy. 5th- BUGS Ukulele Strummers // 12th - Halas Homes Sing and Si gn Choir // 19th - Carols round the Piano \n\nThere is no charge to visit the Tree Festival\, however if you wish to leave a donation towards the ru nning of this beautiful building you will be helping to ensure the Church is open for many more Christmases to come! GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1372050/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Festival DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T123000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13720501797676200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas at our Annual Christmas Tree Festival at St John's! Enjoy a wonderful display of beautifully decor ated trees\, provided by groups and members of the Halesowen Community. Ea ch tree represents the people who decorated it and reflects their creativi ty\, sparkle and festive spirit. Wander through the church and enjoy the g entle festive atmosphere\, bring the family\, meet a friend\, or simply co me in for a moment to sit in stillness and reflect whilst surrounded by Ch ristmas lights.\n\nThe tree festival is open during our cafe open hours on Wednesdays\, Fridays and Saturdays 10:30am to 12:30pm throughout the mont h of December. \nOur volunteers are on hand to offer a warm welcome and th e cafe is open for a cuppa to enjoy. For any youngsters visiting\, see if you can spot our trail of hiding elves and uncover their secret message! O n Saturday mornings there will be live Christmas Musical events for everyo ne to enjoy. 5th- BUGS Ukulele Strummers // 12th - Halas Homes Sing and Si gn Choir // 19th - Carols round the Piano \n\nThere is no charge to visit the Tree Festival\, however if you wish to leave a donation towards the ru nning of this beautiful building you will be helping to ensure the Church is open for many more Christmases to come! GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1372050/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13553331797681600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Coffee Church takes place monthly at St John's. We serve coffe e and cake from 12pm\, sometimes there is light music and conversation fro m our Traidpoint cafe for the first half an hour and at 12.30pm we start o ur informal\, table based worship. \n\nThis service is design to give easy access to church and faith\, ideal for anyone who hasn't been to church b efore\, like something with a bit of interaction and enjoys a short servic e. \n\nLead by Rev'd Sarah or NWCC Claire it offers gentle\, prayer\, wors hip\, conversation\, activity and music around a set theme - usually follo wing the Christian Calendar. We look forward to welcoming you in the futur e GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1355333/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Messy Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261219T160000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563851797690600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Friendly\, fun\, accessible family worship\, exploring bible s tories and themes through craft\, singing\, prayers\, practical storytelli ng and food\, Messy Church is a well loved worship style that breaks down the barrier for children and adults to access Church\, faith and worship. \n\nAt St John's\, we invite you to join us to see what it is all about an d aim to be as accessible as possible so that all families\, particularly those with children who have additonal needs\, are neurodiverse or disable d can still be a part of the fun.\n\nNo need to book\, just turn up and jo in in GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356385/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Morning Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T090000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13430381797753600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A short\, said communion service. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1343038/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261220T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211797759000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Festival DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T123000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13720501798021800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas at our Annual Christmas Tree Festival at St John's! Enjoy a wonderful display of beautifully decor ated trees\, provided by groups and members of the Halesowen Community. Ea ch tree represents the people who decorated it and reflects their creativi ty\, sparkle and festive spirit. Wander through the church and enjoy the g entle festive atmosphere\, bring the family\, meet a friend\, or simply co me in for a moment to sit in stillness and reflect whilst surrounded by Ch ristmas lights.\n\nThe tree festival is open during our cafe open hours on Wednesdays\, Fridays and Saturdays 10:30am to 12:30pm throughout the mont h of December. \nOur volunteers are on hand to offer a warm welcome and th e cafe is open for a cuppa to enjoy. For any youngsters visiting\, see if you can spot our trail of hiding elves and uncover their secret message! O n Saturday mornings there will be live Christmas Musical events for everyo ne to enjoy. 5th- BUGS Ukulele Strummers // 12th - Halas Homes Sing and Si gn Choir // 19th - Carols round the Piano \n\nThere is no charge to visit the Tree Festival\, however if you wish to leave a donation towards the ru nning of this beautiful building you will be helping to ensure the Church is open for many more Christmases to come! GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1372050/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371798029000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261224T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261224T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321798119000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261227T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261227T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211798363800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261230T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261230T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371798633800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261231T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321798723800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Age Worship DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270103T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270103T100000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3194801798968600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our All Age Worship service is intended to bring everyone toge ther for a short\, easy to follow service\, involving all of the church fa mily. We will still follow the pattern of a Communion service\, but more c ondensed. With well-known hymns\, screen projection to follow the service and a short talk specifically planned with all ages in mind. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319480/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270104T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270104T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001799069400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270106T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270106T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371799238600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270107T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270107T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321799328600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pizza and Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270109T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270109T173000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563981799508600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Pizza and prayer is group that welcomes young people from the age of 14-18 into church. We meet monthly\, catch up\, share in takeaway pizza and thanksgiving conversation\, we craft\, we play games\, we chat\, we do whatever the mood takes and finish our afternoon in the candle pray er corner\, praying over the month ahead. Please contact Claire Biggs\, Ne w worshipping communities Co-ordinator for details if you are interested i n joining this group. claire.biggs@halasteam.org.uk or 07729396061 GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356398/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211799573400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Evensong DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270110T193000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195361799605800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A service of prayer book evensong (a traditional sixteenth cen tury service of prayers and readings) with hymns and an address\, with the congregation joining in singing the canticles and responses GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319536/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270111T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270111T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001799674200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270113T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371799843400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270114T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270114T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321799933400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270116T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270116T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13553331800100800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Coffee Church takes place monthly at St John's. We serve coffe e and cake from 12pm\, sometimes there is light music and conversation fro m our Traidpoint cafe for the first half an hour and at 12.30pm we start o ur informal\, table based worship. \n\nThis service is design to give easy access to church and faith\, ideal for anyone who hasn't been to church b efore\, like something with a bit of interaction and enjoys a short servic e. \n\nLead by Rev'd Sarah or NWCC Claire it offers gentle\, prayer\, wors hip\, conversation\, activity and music around a set theme - usually follo wing the Christian Calendar. We look forward to welcoming you in the futur e GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1355333/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Messy Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270116T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270116T160000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563851800109800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Friendly\, fun\, accessible family worship\, exploring bible s tories and themes through craft\, singing\, prayers\, practical storytelli ng and food\, Messy Church is a well loved worship style that breaks down the barrier for children and adults to access Church\, faith and worship. \n\nAt St John's\, we invite you to join us to see what it is all about an d aim to be as accessible as possible so that all families\, particularly those with children who have additonal needs\, are neurodiverse or disable d can still be a part of the fun.\n\nNo need to book\, just turn up and jo in in GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356385/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Morning Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270117T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270117T090000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13430381800172800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A short\, said communion service. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1343038/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270117T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270117T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211800178200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270118T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001800279000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270120T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371800448200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270121T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270121T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321800538200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270124T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270124T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211800783000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Choral Evensong DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270124T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270124T193000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195391800815400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A service of prayer book evensong (a traditional sixteenth cen tury service of prayers and readings) with hymns and an address\, with the service sung by our church choir GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319539/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270125T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270125T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001800883800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270127T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270127T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371801053000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270128T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270128T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321801143000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270201T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270201T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001801488600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270203T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270203T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371801657800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270204T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270204T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321801747800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Age Worship DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270207T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270207T100000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3194801801992600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our All Age Worship service is intended to bring everyone toge ther for a short\, easy to follow service\, involving all of the church fa mily. We will still follow the pattern of a Communion service\, but more c ondensed. With well-known hymns\, screen projection to follow the service and a short talk specifically planned with all ages in mind. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319480/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270208T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270208T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001802093400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270210T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270210T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371802262600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270211T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270211T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321802352600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pizza and Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270213T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270213T173000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563981802532600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Pizza and prayer is group that welcomes young people from the age of 14-18 into church. We meet monthly\, catch up\, share in takeaway pizza and thanksgiving conversation\, we craft\, we play games\, we chat\, we do whatever the mood takes and finish our afternoon in the candle pray er corner\, praying over the month ahead. Please contact Claire Biggs\, Ne w worshipping communities Co-ordinator for details if you are interested i n joining this group. claire.biggs@halasteam.org.uk or 07729396061 GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356398/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270214T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270214T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211802597400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Evensong DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270214T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270214T193000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195361802629800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A service of prayer book evensong (a traditional sixteenth cen tury service of prayers and readings) with hymns and an address\, with the congregation joining in singing the canticles and responses GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319536/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270215T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270215T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001802698200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270217T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270217T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371802867400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270218T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270218T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321802957400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270220T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270220T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13553331803124800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Coffee Church takes place monthly at St John's. We serve coffe e and cake from 12pm\, sometimes there is light music and conversation fro m our Traidpoint cafe for the first half an hour and at 12.30pm we start o ur informal\, table based worship. \n\nThis service is design to give easy access to church and faith\, ideal for anyone who hasn't been to church b efore\, like something with a bit of interaction and enjoys a short servic e. \n\nLead by Rev'd Sarah or NWCC Claire it offers gentle\, prayer\, wors hip\, conversation\, activity and music around a set theme - usually follo wing the Christian Calendar. We look forward to welcoming you in the futur e GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1355333/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Messy Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270220T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270220T160000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563851803133800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Friendly\, fun\, accessible family worship\, exploring bible s tories and themes through craft\, singing\, prayers\, practical storytelli ng and food\, Messy Church is a well loved worship style that breaks down the barrier for children and adults to access Church\, faith and worship. \n\nAt St John's\, we invite you to join us to see what it is all about an d aim to be as accessible as possible so that all families\, particularly those with children who have additonal needs\, are neurodiverse or disable d can still be a part of the fun.\n\nNo need to book\, just turn up and jo in in GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356385/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Morning Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270221T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270221T090000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13430381803196800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A short\, said communion service. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1343038/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270221T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270221T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211803202200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270222T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270222T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001803303000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371803472200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270225T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321803562200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211803807000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Choral Evensong DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270228T193000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195391803839400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A service of prayer book evensong (a traditional sixteenth cen tury service of prayers and readings) with hymns and an address\, with the service sung by our church choir GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319539/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270301T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270301T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001803907800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270303T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270303T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371804077000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270304T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270304T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321804167000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All Age Worship DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270307T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270307T100000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3194801804411800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our All Age Worship service is intended to bring everyone toge ther for a short\, easy to follow service\, involving all of the church fa mily. We will still follow the pattern of a Communion service\, but more c ondensed. With well-known hymns\, screen projection to follow the service and a short talk specifically planned with all ages in mind. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319480/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270308T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270308T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001804512600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270310T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270310T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371804681800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270311T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270311T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321804771800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pizza and Prayer DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270313T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270313T173000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563981804951800.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Pizza and prayer is group that welcomes young people from the age of 14-18 into church. We meet monthly\, catch up\, share in takeaway pizza and thanksgiving conversation\, we craft\, we play games\, we chat\, we do whatever the mood takes and finish our afternoon in the candle pray er corner\, praying over the month ahead. Please contact Claire Biggs\, Ne w worshipping communities Co-ordinator for details if you are interested i n joining this group. claire.biggs@halasteam.org.uk or 07729396061 GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356398/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270314T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270314T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211805016600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Evensong DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270314T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270314T193000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195361805049000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A service of prayer book evensong (a traditional sixteenth cen tury service of prayers and readings) with hymns and an address\, with the congregation joining in singing the canticles and responses GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319536/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270315T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270315T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001805117400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270317T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270317T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371805286600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270318T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270318T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321805376600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270320T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270320T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13553331805544000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Coffee Church takes place monthly at St John's. We serve coffe e and cake from 12pm\, sometimes there is light music and conversation fro m our Traidpoint cafe for the first half an hour and at 12.30pm we start o ur informal\, table based worship. \n\nThis service is design to give easy access to church and faith\, ideal for anyone who hasn't been to church b efore\, like something with a bit of interaction and enjoys a short servic e. \n\nLead by Rev'd Sarah or NWCC Claire it offers gentle\, prayer\, wors hip\, conversation\, activity and music around a set theme - usually follo wing the Christian Calendar. We look forward to welcoming you in the futur e GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1355333/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Messy Church DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270320T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270320T160000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13563851805553000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Friendly\, fun\, accessible family worship\, exploring bible s tories and themes through craft\, singing\, prayers\, practical storytelli ng and food\, Messy Church is a well loved worship style that breaks down the barrier for children and adults to access Church\, faith and worship. \n\nAt St John's\, we invite you to join us to see what it is all about an d aim to be as accessible as possible so that all families\, particularly those with children who have additonal needs\, are neurodiverse or disable d can still be a part of the fun.\n\nNo need to book\, just turn up and jo in in GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356385/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Morning Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T090000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13430381805616000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A short\, said communion service. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1343038/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270321T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211805621400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270322T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270322T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001805722200.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270324T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270324T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371805891400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Craft and Chat Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270325T153000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13578321805981400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our craft and chat group meet weekly on a Thursday from 1.30. Bring your own knitting\, crochet\, stitching\, modelling\, anything you w ant and sit with company and a cuppa. We also have adult colouring availab le and a listening ear. We would love to see you there. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1357832/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Sunday Eucharist DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270328T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270328T104000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:798211806222600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our main Sunday Communion Service\, with hymns\, a musical set ting and choir anthem\, and an address. There is no formal Sunday School\ , but there will be activities for children in our children's corner\, and people with safeguarding training to work with them. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 79821/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Choral Evensong DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270328T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270328T193000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195391806255000.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A service of prayer book evensong (a traditional sixteenth cen tury service of prayers and readings) with hymns and an address\, with the service sung by our church choir GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319539/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunbeams Toddler Group DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270329T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270329T150000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:13564001806323400.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:Our Toddler group is a free session for those aged from birth to 5 years. There are a range of toys\, crafts and activities on offer. we also have a story usually themed around a bible message and snack time. W e also offer a baby area and have plenty of space for prams\, buggys and b ags. We meet on Monday afternoons in the church where our volunteers are r eady to wlecome you. We offer a baby change facility in our new toilets\, hot drinks for parents/carers and helpful caring insights into parenting c hallenges. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 1356400/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holy Communion DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270331T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270331T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T230447Z UID:3195371806492600.0achurchnearyou CATEGORIES: DESCRIPTION:A said service of Communion in the Lady Chapel with a short ho mily. GEO:-2.050774;52.450007 LOCATION:St John the Baptist\, Halesowen URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18755/service-and-events/events/ 319537/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR