A meeting for members of the Parochial Church Council
Join us for a quiet service of Morning Prayer in the chapel in the South Aisle of the church.
Join us for a quiet midweek Said Eucharist followed by coffee each Wednesday
Come along to enjoy a sociable time of knitting and chat. All welcome.
Choir Practice for the younger members of the choir learning about music theory and singing
Main Choir Practice (Choristers are with us for the first half) to practice music for future weeks
We welcome families with pre-school age children for a morning of fun and refreshment in St John the Baptist Church, Royston, every Thursday during term time.
During School Term Times
Come along to the church to warm up and enjoy some festive refreshments whilst admiring our enormous Christmas Tree during the Friday Night Royston Town Christmas Lighting up evening.
In addition, there will be...
CHRISTMAS JUMPER/BAUBLE SWAP EVENT: Please dig out your Christmas decorations early this year and give them a dust off and sort through. Royston Environmental Group will be in church with us on 28th and 29th November for their Christmas Jumper and Decoration swap. They will collect donations of seasonal clothing or tree decorations in advance or on the day. Simply exchange your donation for a swap token and take away something new to you. It may also be possible to "swap" something for a cash donation if you don't have anything to donate, depending on stock. If you fancy a different look this year, for yourself or for your tree, bring along your old seasonal clothing or tree decorations and swap them for something new to you. Make this Christmas green not white! You can swap decorations for socks, or a jumper for baubles. If you have donations of good quality, clean clothing or decorations you would like to have collected or drop off in advance, please contact [email protected] or 07968 006018 to arrange.
Join us for a cup of coffee and social time in our beautifully refurbished church café area.
Come along to the church to warm up and enjoy some festive refreshments whilst admiring our enormous Christmas Tree during the Friday Night Royston Town Christmas Lighting up evening.
In addition, there will be...
CHRISTMAS JUMPER/BAUBLE SWAP EVENT: Please dig out your Christmas decorations early this year and give them a dust off and sort through. Royston Environmental Group will be in church with us on 28th and 29th November for their Christmas Jumper and Decoration swap. They will collect donations of seasonal clothing or tree decorations in advance or on the day. Simply exchange your donation for a swap token and take away something new to you. It may also be possible to "swap" something for a cash donation if you don't have anything to donate, depending on stock. If you fancy a different look this year, for yourself or for your tree, bring along your old seasonal clothing or tree decorations and swap them for something new to you. Make this Christmas green not white! You can swap decorations for socks, or a jumper for baubles. If you have donations of good quality, clean clothing or decorations you would like to have collected or drop off in advance, please contact [email protected] or 07968 006018 to arrange.
A said service of holy communion at 9am in church. The usual form of service is from Common Worship but every fourth Sunday we use the traditional words from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
Join us for our main Sunday service with choir from 10:30am in church
A contemplative service anticipating the coming of Christ with bible readings, choir anthems and carols
Our Men's group meets monthly on the first Wednesday month at Wetherspoons pub (The Manor House). Note that in March it will be on the revised date of the 2nd Wednesday in the month, 12th March (to avoid the clash with the Ash Wednesday service).
A monthly social meet-up and occasional outings to gardens and other places of interest.
All welcome.
Note: We are now meeting up in church again, in our new coffee area.
From time to time we have invited speakers and also visits to places of interest.
Join us for a short, contemplative service of Celtic Morning Prayer!
Once a month there is an opportunity to join together for the quiet service o fmorning prayer on the 1st Wednesday of each month. There is opportunity for praying to together using the Northumbrian Community Morning Prayer including responsive prayers, scripture readings, meditation, silence and praying together. It will be about 20 minutes of prayer followed by an opportunity for coffee together if you wish to stay a little longer
Tea-Time Praise service for the family with Christingles
The annual carol service, with bible readings, choir anthems & carols
Christmas time is hard for those whose hearts are hurting. For those of us experiencing loneliness, sadness and loss, Christmas can be difficult.
But we are not alone.
Please join us for a simple service of music, readings, and a reflection of God’s hope for us and presence with us in feeling what we feel.
All are welcome.
The traditional service of the first communion at Christmas
A service for all the family, held twice because of demand
A service for all the family, held twice because of demand
A family communion service with a chance for children to show & tell Christmas presents
Join us for this friendly and informal all age / family friendly service with stories, singing, worship band and TEA!