A Warm Welcome for all - Church Open for weekly drop in

Occurring
Every Wednesday at for 2 hours
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

St John's Church will be open with a warm welcome between 11am and 1pm. If you fancy dropping in for friendship, free refreshments, a chat, some time of quiet or for some local knowledge.
Do come along and stay for as short or long a time as you wish.

Baby and Toddler group - each Friday in term time

Occurring
Every Friday at for 2 hours, 15 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

Our friendly Baby and Toddler playgroup held in church (during term time) is a great way to make friends in your area. £2 per family. Refreshments included.
See the attached flyer for more information and contacts.

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Every Friday in term time.

Service of Holy Communion for Advent

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 1 hour
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

A Service of Holy Communion for Advent at 10am in Church.
Coffee and tea will be served after the service. All are welcome.
View attachment for the service sheet.
We hope to be able to livestream the service each week, but this is not always possible.
You can go to our YouTube channel and link to services from previous weeks and the livestream when available - click on 'join online' and go to the live tab.

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JJs - St John's Junior Church

Occurring
Every Sunday at for 45 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

All children between 4 and 11 years old are welcome to this Sunday morning group. Join us for story, prayer and activities. A fun place to learn and grow in faith.
JJs runs during term-time when possible.
When there is no JJs there will be children's activities available during the services at the back of church.

During term time

Carols in the Square

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

Come join us for our beautiful, traditional Carols in the Square. St John’s Square comes alive with the sound of carols and a fabulous brass band. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served. Wrap up warm and get your singing voices ready. We will be indoors if the weather is bad.

Monday Morning Prayer

Occurring
Every Monday at for 20 mins
Venue
Via zoom
Address
Via zoom

All are invited to Monday Morning Prayer at 9.30am held via Zoom each week.
The service lasts about twenty minutes and consists of a Psalm, a Bible reading and a time of prayer. All welcome. If you would like to join in, either contact us via [email protected] or click 'More info' at 9.30 on Monday morning to join us. 'View attachment' for the service sheet.

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Carols by Candlelight

Occurring
for 1 hour
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

A beautiful, candlelight service with traditional carols. See St John’s at its most beautiful and enjoy the Christmas carols.

Christingle Services 3.30pm and 5pm - Christmas Eve

Occurring
for 50 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

Join us for our Traditional Christingle service for all the family. Collection will be taken for the Children's Society.
There are 2 services so everyone has the chance to join us in this great celebration.

Christmas Eve Midnight Communion

Occurring
for 59 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

A candle lit service of communion to begin Christmas.
Everyone welcome.

A Family Communion for Christmas Day

Occurring
for 45 mins
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

A family friendly communion service to celebrate the joy of Christ's birth.
The service will be live streamed, click on 'More about this event' to go to the live stream via our YouTube channel.
'View attachment' for the service sheet.

Tea-Time Service - 21st December 2025

Occurring
Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 1 hour
Break
Please note that this event will not be taking place on the following dates: 21 Dec 2025
Venue
St John’s Church, Wakefield
Address
Wentworth Street/ St. John’s Square Wakefield, WF1 2QU, United Kingdom

All are invited to our monthly Tea-time Service.
There is not a service in November due to a clash of events.
Come and enjoy a relaxed style of worship for all ages.
Everyone welcome.