Barbara was a longstanding and loyal member of St. John’s, the choir and the Mothers’ Union. Her funeral took place in the church on Monday 8th April at 9.30am, with many gathered in St John's and from around the world via the livestream.After the service, many went to the church hall to reminisce about Barbara's life, with mementos to her service and creativity surrounding them.Rest in Peace, Rise in Glory
Palm Sunday - 24 MarchContemplative Service 8amBig Service 10amMaundy Thursday - 28 MarchFoot/Hand washing and Vigil 7:30pmGood Friday - 29 MarchInformal Service, enter the story, interactive fun and hot cross buns 10amMeditations, meditations on Jesus' last words 12noonVeneration of the Cross, with candle lighting and choir 2pmEaster Sunday - 31 MarchDawn Service with Easter Fire, vigil and communion 6:45amBreakfast Together, in the church hall 8amEaster Service with eggs, communion 10amEaster Story from your Four Local ChurchesGood Friday — March 29th Drive or stride around the Easter Story by visiting 4 local churches each one telling part of the story through images, installations, prayer stations and more. St Luke's, Whyteleafe, CR3 OAA The Last Supper: Indoors from 10am — 3pm St Lawrence's, Caterham, CR3 5RA (opposite St Mary's) The Garden of Gethsemane: Indoors from 10am outside from 2pm St Peter and St Paul, Chaldon, CR3 5AL The Crucifixion: Outside from 10am onwards church open till 4pm St John the Evangelist, Caterham Valley,CR3 6LA The Tomb: Outside installation from 10am onwards
We had 28 visitors to the March clinic with some first timers, so a great success. There were a variety of maintenance problems. With 4 volunteers chatting and offering a warm drink it meant more time could be spent repairing broken aids and showing people how to use the Bluetooth setting on their mobile phones.Plenty of hardened ear wax removal going on as well. All very glamorous!
Each year, the Bishop’s Lent Call raises funds for local community projects in Southwark and our Link Dioceses in Zimbabwe and Jerusalem, as well as calling parishes to a time of prayer and contemplation.The Bishop's Lent Call for 2024 is raising funds for projects that focus on peace with justice in the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East, and resilience and well-being across our Link Dioceses in Zimbabwe.As we spend time in prayer and contemplation this Lent, we hope that you will feel able to generously support the projects we have chosen this year.#stjohnscaterham #lentcall #southwarkdiocese
