The Surrey Churches Preservation Trust runs the Ride & Stride (on bikes or walking) on the second Saturday of September (Saturday 9th September 2023) each year to raise money for both the Trust and for participating churches, with half the money raised going to each. Raising money is ever more important as repairs to churches rather came to a halt during the pandemic but the need has not gone away.It is open to everyone to take part, whether church-goers or not, bikers, hikers and other visitors, whether by car, mobility scooter or horse.Our riders and striders will need sponsorship for their efforts and Julie Woodland is going to take part. If you would like to sponsor her, please complete the Sponsorship Form which Julie has or there’s one at the back of the church.Would more people like to take part – a great way to walk the dog ? If so, please use our contact form to get the details.Do have a great day out! Julie Woodland, our church organiser
Question 1: when is St John's quiz night?Answer: Friday 27 October 2023CorrectQuestion 2: what should I be doing about the quiz night?Answer: saving the date, thinking about who should be in the team and looking out for further details.Correct!
You may have missed Milica’s call to make bunting to welcome our new Vicar in September. The aim is to complete this so we can decorate the church for Jaimee’s licencing on the 25th Sept.In the photo you can find some examples of how we might individually be able to contribute.Milica will provide the white triangle (Made from old sheets) but needs you to take one or more triangles and decorate it. You could decorate it to represent an organisation you are part of, a role you have at church, or just because it is something you feel able to do.You could use, paints and crayons; you could sew on buttons or ribbons; you could decorate with flowers or emblems, with stencils or fabric, with biblical stories or something that represents you.If you don’t already have a blank piece of bunting let me or Milica know and or come to church on Sunday when we can hopefully equip you.We hope that you will feel able to take part.Susan G & Milica R
The Service of Collation and Induction of Revd. Jaimee Summers, our new Vicar, will be on Monday 25th September at 7.30pm.This will be led by Bishop Rosemarie and our Archdeacon Moira.There will be food and drink in the hall after the service.
