Would you like to run one? Starting on 25 February, St John’s will be holding a series of lunches every Saturday during Lent from 12-2pm in the Tamberlin Room hosted by volunteers to raise money for a charity of their choice.

You are all invited to come and enjoy the food and company. For more details click here …..

Bishop Christopher commends Bishop Martin and his family to your continued prayers. Please see the attached press release. 

Thinking about buying Easter eggs? Read what Andy Bebington of the Shirley Justice and Peace Group has to say about “Why to buy fair trade?” and getting your Easter eggs from “The Real Easter Egg Company“. Details are also at the back of church and orders can be placed up to 5th March.

We have learned from her son that Dorothy Newton, formerly a key member of St John’s congregation, died peacefully in early January 2023, in the nursing home in Worcestershire where she had been for three years. Her funeral is being held on 31st January in Stourbridge.

Dorothy was the wife of the late John Newton, a longstanding organist and choir master at St John’s. It is planned to inter Dorothy’s ashes with those of her husband, at St George’s, Beckenham, at a later date; where it is hoped to hold prayers beforehand, so that people who knew her locally will have the opportunity to attend.

As well as our church continuing to knit beanie hats, could you spare some time to knit poppies to mark 100 years since our former vicar Revd. William Wilks’ death and 180 since his birth? Organised by MHA The Wilderness, click here for the knitting pattern and their message with more information ….