The Sunday morning service (9 March 2025] at St John the Evangelist commemorated and celebrated the installation of the bells in St John's in 1975. The bells came from St Mary's Lambeth.During the service:- two of our ringers, Alan and Noel, read lessons- there was a talk: Noel made a brief introduction, focusing mainly on our band of ringers and trailing Milica’s talk on the bells themselves; Milica, using extensive research, dove down into the history of St Mary's bells that later became St John's Bells- there was ringing while communion was being taken- the vicar, Jaimée, blessed / rededicated the bells and bell ringers from the ringing chamber- after the service and during the refreshments we rang call changesFor the truly dedicated extensive highlights (34 minutes) are available.
Not much doubt now with the new sign.As you can see the access to the front door is accessible and the railings have been rejuvenated (and protected) with a coat of paint. The interior improvements are coming on at pace.
Prayer can be done with our hands, too.6.30pm Sundays in the vicarage during Lent* (contact Jaimee at revjaimeesummers@gmail.com if you'd like to take part please). Bring your own craft or learn a new skill.Hot drinks provided.*9 March, 16 March, 23 March, 30 March, 6 April, 13 April.
