We are excited to announce the beginning of the St. John’s Church Phased Restoration Project, a long-term effort to preserve and restore our church building for generations to come. This summer, we kick off with Phase 1: replacing the aging roof, a crucial first step in safeguarding the building from weather damage and ensuring its structural integrity. Over the coming years, each phase of restoration will focus on preserving the church's rich history while addressing modern needs. From revitalizing the interior to restoring architectural details and enhancing accessibility, this project will strengthen its role as a place of community and worship. We invite you to join us on this journey, as community support is vital to make this vision a reality.

The roof is a major visual and functional element of the churches structure and is essential to the preservation of the interior and fabric of the building. The existing roof covering, believed to have been installed in the 1858, has reached the end of its serviceable life, showing signs of slipping, and widespread water ingress.

The PCC recognises the need for the complete replacement of the existing church roof due to the advanced deterioration of the current slates, resulting in water ingress and increasing risk to the fabric and interior of the church. Following consultation with roofing specialists, heritage professionals, and initial engagement with the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), the PCC has carefully considered appropriate materials for the reroofing project. The PCC has resolved to re-roof the church using Riverstone natural phyllite slates, sourced from the La Repressa quarry in Argentina.