Lent Lunch at St John's - 21st February 2026Please come between 12.30pm and 2pmCaterham Mothers’ Union are holding a Lent Lunch of soup and bread in the Church Hall (Clareville Road) on Saturday 21st February, to raise funds for the Bishop’s Lent Call.Please let us know if you are able to attend so we can cater accordingly (stjohnschurchcaterham@outlook.com). Donations of any amount are welcomed.Image generated with AI for illustrative purposes.
We welcome to the family at St John's Luis V, our new organist and music director.An impromptu photo which unfortunately caught Luis in mid blink! I shall endeavour to do better with my next attempt.
Christmas Tea Room29 November - 10:45am to 3:45pm in the Church Hall (opposite Church)Home-made cakes and hot drinksChristmas Tree Festival - 3 to 7 DecemberWednesday 3 December - 12:45pm to 4:30pm (opening with live music)Thursday 4 December - 2pm to 4:30pm (Westway Singers carol singing between 2.30pm and 3.30pm)Friday 5 December - 5pm to 7:30pm (with mince pies and non alcoholic mulled wine)Saturday 6 December - 11am to 2pm with Father Christmas!Sunday 7 December - 11am to 3pmMunch with Music 3 December - 12:45pm, doors open from 12:15pmA free concert with refreshments in the Church Donations welcomeHear Here4 December - 9:30am to 11:30am in the Church Hall Free hearing aid clinicInformal Advent Service7 December - 10amWith paint-along by local artist and creative, KateAdvent Quiet Day13 December - 10am to 4pmSharing stories, craft and hot food around a fireTheme: Women of the NativityChaldon Church Carol Service with Mulled Wine and Mince Pies18 December - 7pm A formal 9 Lessons and Carol Service, with the Choir of St John's and Caterham Community RepresentativesChristmas Eve (24 December)4pm Christingle - informal , candle-lit service with sweets and oranges and well-loved carols11:30pm - Midnight MassChristmas Day (25 December)10am - All-age Celebration ServiceEmail stjohnschurchcaterham@outlook.com for more information.
Date: Saturday December 13thTimings: 10.30am to 4pmLocation: St Peter and St Paul ChaldonLunch: A simple lunch of bread and soup will be provided with a suggested donation of £5 for Embrace the Middle East.Content: WE will be sharing and reflecting upon the stories of Elizabeth and Mary as reimagined by Paula Gooder in her book 'Women of the Nativity'The day will be an opportunity to slow down,hear and share stories and consider the responses of two major female figures in the bible to God's call.The church will provide warm and comfortable shelter but we will also have the firepit going outside and we will end with a simple act of worship.Pease register your interest at eventbright.
