16. January 2023
The Backs are famous the world over. And so too, as a consequence of a picture in the on-line version of The Times, is the Choir of St. John the Evangelist, Hills Road, Cambridge. Wow! You don’t know how good it feels to write that! Think about it! It’s quite something for a small parish choir to be on the international stage – if only for a day! I’ll bet it beats some of those illustrious cathedral choirs this Christmas! Grudgingly, we must admit to it being something to do with the...
09. September 2022
"Therefore I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not the symbol of a power and a splendour that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God's Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen."
23. April 2022
On January 29th we enjoyed a wonderful evening of chamber music performed by a very talented choir. Thank you to everyone who came along and a big thank you to Roger Lilley and the Erasmus Chamber Choir.
Children's Area · 16. March 2022
We had a lot of fun on Sunday morning learning about team work. We created a prayer web and played team focussed games. We also created a Lent tree which you can see in the church.
18. February 2022
We enjoyed a wonderful evening of chamber music performed by a very talented choir. Thank you to everyone who came along and a big thank you to Roger Lilley and the Erasmus Chamber Choir. Keep checking our website for more musical evenings coming up!
30. January 2022
Bishop Desmond Tutu All at St John's were saddened to hear of the passing of Bishop Desmond Tutu. Our Vicar James reflects here on his time spent with the Bishop. "When I was at Cape Town Cathedral in 1998, as a theological student, Bishop Tutu presided at Communion every Friday at 7am. I served. In the eucharistic prayers he moved seamlessly between English, Xhosa & Africaans. After, we always shared breakfast in a local Cafe - his humour was irrepressible! Later I witnessed a "Truth and...
18. December 2021
On Sunday 5th December our fabulous choir took part in Let's Go Punting and The Traditional Punting Company's Annual Charity Christmas Carol event; Christmas Carols on the River. The event was this year in aid of Blue Smile. The choir sang everyone's favourite Christmas Carols whilst gliding along the River Cam on a Chauffeured Punt on a very cold afternoon. Well done everyone! For more information about this event please visit; https://www.letsgopunting.co.uk/christmas-carols-on-the-river/ or...
13. December 2021
We spent a wonderful evening with Georgia Morse. Our thanks to everyone who came, we hope you enjoyed the evening. A big thanks especially to Georgia for so generously sharing her musical talent with us all.
22. November 2021
Dr Joanna Depledge is an expert on international climate change negotiations. She has researched, lectured, supervised and examined at the University of Cambridge, and published and lectured widely on climate change issues. Previously, Joanna worked for the UN Climate Change Secretariat and the Earth Negotiations Bulletin, reporting on climate change, ozone and biodiversity meetings. Prof Michael Grubb is Professor of Energy and Climate Change at University College London, and currently serves...
21. November 2021
Walking Group We enjoyed a lovely 5 mile walk from Hildersham to Linton via the Roman Road on what was a beautiful sunny day. If you would like to join us on any of our walks please do contact us: cathdvs@btinternet.com