Advent Workshop

for 2 hours
Mortimer Common: St John the Evangelist
Victoria Road Mortimer Common Reading, RG7 3SY, United Kingdom

You are invited to share in the hope and joy of the Advent journey and to anticipate the birth of Jesus at the Advent Workshop in St John’s church on Monday 22nd December from 9.45am – 11.45 am. The morning will begin with songs and carols, story and poetry. After refreshments, there will be crafts including decorating a candle holder, decorating biscuits, Advent wreaths and sun catchers. Please bring a named bag for carrying your crafts.

Please email [email protected] by Friday 12th December with names, ages and contact details. A donation of £4.00 per child is suggested for materials; under-fives must be accompanied at all times by an adult.

Padworth: St John the Baptist

Welcome to the Parish of St. John the Baptist.  Everyone is welcome at any service and event.

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The Reverend Paul Chaplin

The Benefice Office,
St. John's Church
The Street,
Mortimer,
Reading,
Berkshire RG7 3RL

RG7 3SY
01189 333704
01189 331718

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Advent Workshop

for 2 hours
Mortimer Common: St John the Evangelist
Victoria Road Mortimer Common Reading, RG7 3SY, United Kingdom

You are invited to share in the hope and joy of the Advent journey and to anticipate the birth of Jesus at the Advent Workshop in St John’s church on Monday 22nd December from 9.45am – 11.45 am. The morning will begin with songs and carols, story and poetry. After refreshments, there will be crafts including decorating a candle holder, decorating biscuits, Advent wreaths and sun catchers. Please bring a named bag for carrying your crafts.

Please email [email protected] by Friday 12th December with names, ages and contact details. A donation of £4.00 per child is suggested for materials; under-fives must be accompanied at all times by an adult.

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Safeguarding

"Our parish of St. John the Baptist Padworth is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Oxford’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Fr. Paul Chaplin - 01189 333704 or 01189 331718, Mrs Elizabeth Porter - 01189 333704 or Miss Sarah Theaker - 01189 333704 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor on 01865 208 295. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services."