News from St John’s June 2026We have a lot going on in the town in June – a popular month for events. I am looking forward to attending the Raft Race – I am hopeful one year we might be able to have a church entry but I shall keep working on that! 21st June is the open gardens – we will be serving tea and coffee outside the church after our service from approx. 11.30am and will have a recycled flower display made by the children of Messy Church and Tuesday Tots – do come and say hello! On 28th June is our Patronal Festival – when we remember St John the Baptist who our church is named for. Last month we were fortunate to receive a grant which has allowed us to redecorate the Ark (the church Hall on King William Street). The Ark is available for hire for parties and meetings – please contact thearkbooking@needhammarketparishchurch.org to find out availability or to book. It is a lovely, light space with good kitchen facilities.Our regular events and services include: Messy Church 1st Tuesday of the month. The next one is Tuesday 2nd June in the Ark – we are thinking all about creation and will be planting sunflowers, making recycled flowers for the Open Gardens, making bumble bees and sunflower biscuits! We finish with a song, story and some food. All are welcome – children must bring a grown up with them, 3.30 – 5pm.Our next All Age service is in church on Sunday 7th June. We start at 9.30 with pastries, coffee and juice, the service starts at 10am and is a shorter, more informal service. All are welcome!Every Tuesday during term time we have our Tuesday Tots 9.30 – 11am and every Thursday we have our Parish Pantry 9.30-11am – fill a bag with food for £4 no referral needed, both in the Ark. Every Wednesday at 9.30 we have a short service of Morning Prayer in the church. In the church we have just celebrated Pentecost – sometimes considered the birthday of the church. The church is of course the people as well as a beautiful building. I pray that our church here will be known as a place where we worship God, serve our community and share the love of Jesus. Amen. Revd Tracey
The Ark BookingPlease ring 01449 721346 and ask for The Ark Bookings, or email thearkbooking@needhammarketparishchurch.org to check availaibility for The Ark.Please print out the following documents, fill in the details and sign where indicated. Then scan the documents and email to thearkbooking@needhammarketparishchurch.org, or email to arrange delivery of the forms. The Ark Hire Charges (please fill in details and sign)The Ark Booking Form (please fill in details and sign)Terms and Conditions (please fill in details and sign)Public Liability Insurance (please read)
