Facilities and features
Accessibility
We are a friendly and inclusive congregation standing within the liberal catholic tradition of the Church of England based in Sidcup town centre, in the London Borough of Bexley. We celebrate and affirm all people regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity, gender identity or sexuality – all are unconditionally included in the love of God expressed through Jesus Christ.
Access ramp to entrance of church and to platform
Large print order of service and hymn books available
Access ramps to entrance and lady chapel
Served by buses stopping in Sidcup high street.
We recognise not all disabilities are visible and we encourage people to sit/stand/move around the church as is comfortable for them at all times.
The lady chapel is a calm quiet space always available
Disabled blue badge holders can park on the yellow lines directly outside the church adjacent to the sloped entrance
Baby Changing facilities are available
Gluten Free Communion wafers are available
Gluten free refreshments are available
We are a dog friendly church and welcome dogs to all services
Disabled toilet facilities are available
Everyone is welcome at St John's Church
We hold a regular Singing for the Brain Demetia singing group on Tuesday afternoons 2-4pm
Hearing loop is available, switch your hearing aid to the hearing loop setting
Small carpark available during services. Free parking in some nearby streets - some with time limits.
Morrisons nearby 90 minutes free parking.
Large print hymn books and orders of service are available on request.
Baby Changing facilities are available
There is a defibrilator located by the kitchen servery at the back of the church
Ukraine translations available on request
Our Building
Grade 2 listed
Place of Welcome Coffee morning takes place every Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Free Book Swop available at back of church
Read about our extensive beautiful stained glass windows on our website: https://www.stjohnsidcup.greenhousecms.co.uk/History-of-the-Church/
Male/Female/Unisex and Disabled toilets available
Place of Welcome open every Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Music and Worship
Learn about our bells and bell ringing and how to become involved on our website: https://www.stjohnsidcup.greenhousecms.co.uk/Bell-Ringers/
The Church is used regularly by Sidcup Symphony Orchestra for Classical concerts. See Sidcup Symphony Orchestra website for details and dates.
Organ recitals take place - check website for details
Learn about our Willis Organ on our website: https://www.stjohnsidcup.greenhousecms.co.uk/Music-at-St-John-s/
We follow the common book of prayer for our services
We have a robed choir who sing at most services as well as a more relaxed gospel style choir who support family services and our monthly afternoon childrens services.
Joyful voices support many services
Groups, Courses and Activities
Check calendar for dates of various bible study groups
Place of Welcome takes place Wednesday 10am - 1pm
We run many community events, please check our website for full details: https://www.stjohnsidcup.greenhousecms.co.uk/
We run many community groups, please check our website for full details: https://www.stjohnsidcup.greenhousecms.co.uk/
Sidcup Community larder is housed in our church hall - open Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 and Friday 10-11
Monthly Pilgrim group - contact church for more details
Busy Bees Friday 10:30am - 12 midday Term time only. aged 4 and under accompanied by an adult.
Busy Bees Friday 10:30am - 12 midday Term time only. aged 4 and under accompanied by an adult.
Help for Visitors
Wifi code freely available in the church
Church history book is available to purchase for £5 at the back of the church
Sunday 10-12
Tuesday 10-11:30/2-4
Wednesday 10-1
Friday 10:30-12
We welcome well behaved dogs to our services
Sunday 10-12
Tuesday 10-11:30/2-4
Wednesday 10-1
Friday 10:30-12
Other Features
We use fair trade products in our kitchen for refreshments
Sidcup Community larder is housed in our church hall - open Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 and Friday 10-11
Large print hymn books and orders of service are available
Hearing loop
Currently hired on a long term basis
Place of Welcome is proud to partner Acts 435
Prayer List available at back of church, updated weekly
We are working towards Eco Church awards