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Holy Week and Easter 2026 

These are our services during Holy Week and Easter this year. All are welcome.

palm leavesSunday 29 March
10AM - PALM SUNDAY ALL AGE COMMUNION

A special service to commemorate the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, during which palm branches were placed in his path, before his arrest and crucifixion. There will be a procession, a dramatised reading of the passion story and palm crosses will be given out to the congregation.
6PM - CHORAL EVENSONG FOR PALM SUNDAY
A traditional service of Choral Evensong with the St John's Church Choir.

Monday 30 March
Tuesday 31 March
7.30PM - COMPLINE WITH ADDRESS

The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning 'completion'. It is a service of quietness and reflection at the end of the day. The speakers will be Revd John Hillier (Monday) and the Revd Canon James Shakespeare (Tuesday).

Wednesday 1 April
10AM - HOLY COMMUNION

Our regular said service of Holy Communion using the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
7.30PM - COMPLINE WITH ADDRESS
(As Monday and Tuesday). The speaker will be Revd Muthuraj Swamy. 

Maundy Thursday 2 April
7.30PM - HOLY COMMUNION

The service will be sung by the St John's Church Choir. Jesus' washing of his disciples' feet will be re-enacted during the service and the congregation are invited to take part if they wish. The service ends with the stripping of the altar, which will remain unadorned until Easter Sunday.

Good Friday 3 April
2PM - AN HOUR AT THE CROSS

Hymns, readings and prayers at the foot of the cross.

Holy Saturday 4 April
9PM - EASTER VIGIL

A time for quiet reflection.

Easter Sunday 5 April

8AM - HOLY COMMUNION (BCP)
10AM - ALL AGE COMMUNION SERVICE 

This service will also be live streamed via YouTube.
6PM - EVENING PRAYER

Easter
 

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Planning your Visit

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If you are planning your first visit to St John’s, welcome! We hope the information below will help you.
 
Our Sunday morning services begin at 10.00am. When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of our welcoming team who will help you find somewhere to sit and will give you a service booklet and a hymn book. Please see our ‘Sunday services’ page for more details of services and times.
We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the morning service and we hope very much that you will stay for a chat. All refreshments are free.
 
Accessibility: There is wheelchair access through powered double doors, and an accessible toilet. We have a small car park, and there is free parking on a Sunday in the surrounding streets. You may wish to arrive 10-15 minutes early if you need a parking space close to the church.
 
You can expect:
- A warm welcome, with everything you need to follow the service easily;
- Beautiful music in the English choral tradition at both Sunday services, led by the St John's choir and organist;
- A talk or sermon, usually focused on the readings we have heard;
- On Sunday and Wednesday mornings, tea or coffee afterwards and time to chat with others.
 
What about children?
We have a regular Children’s Church on Sunday mornings for 4-11 year-olds. The children learn about the same Bible readings we are hearing in church, with games, activities and prayers. We also have an All-Age service, where everybody worships together, on the first Sunday of each month. Find out more about Children's Ministry