St John’s Church is here to be a loving witness to Christ in our community, a welcoming family church.  St John's is located within the community of St John's not far from the centre of Wakefield.

We are a growing church community with a variety of opportunities for worship, prayer and fellowship.

ST JOHN'S CHURCH IS OPEN FOR WORSHIP -   All Welcome!

Do look on the Services and Events page for details of regular and forthcoming events. 

Please do look at our weekly newsletter, for information about opportunities for worship and other important information. The newsletter for all weeks in August is available in the 'Notice Sheet' tab on the News and Notices page, click here to go to the newsletter. 

The July-August 2025 Magazine is now available - click here to go to News and notices page to see the July-August magazine and earlier magazines. 

Everyone is welcome.

Safeguarding

"The parish of Wakefield: St John the Baptist is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."