Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is to welcome everyone into our church. Whether you have an active faith or are searching for answers, you will be accepted, loved and encouraged in your spiritual journey.
Our Mission
Ask, Seek, Knock
“Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 6: Verse 7
Our Community
People from a diverse cross-section of society make up our congregation. If you have recently moved into the area or are simply visiting for the day, you are very welcome to join us.
Welcome
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Father Will
Priest-In-Charge
“I’d like to offer you a very warm welcome to St John’s.
Whether you are new to the area or looking to join a church community, you can be assured of our genuine hospitality. We aim to encourage deeper relationships with each other and with God, helping to make God’s presence known among us”
St John’s Church Magazine – JAN 2021
Church News
29th December Lockdown Update
Dear Friends: Notwithstanding all the strangeness round about us, I hope that your celebration of Christ’s birth was enjoyable and valuable. As promised earlier in December, I have kept an eye on the public health situation, government & church guidelines, and...
21st December Lockdown Update
Dear Friends: In this ever-evolving lockdown situation, let me make clear two key points: First: yes, Churches are allowed to remain open. Second: it may yet be in your best interests not to come! Tier 4 lockdown measures (our current status) look, apart from...
19th December Lockdown Update
Dear Friends ... In respect of the First Minister's announcement this evening, which placed Wales into Tier 4 of the covid protection measures, I can confirm that places of worship are allowed to remain open at this tier. Therefore: we plan to hold our Carol Services...
Fr. Will’s Letter for December 2020
Dear Friends: As I have recently preached, Advent is not simply a time of expecting Christmas — though it is that. Just as importantly, if not more so, our readings and collects all actually point us to the second coming of Christ and the fulfilment of God’s Kingdom....
Fr. Will’s Letter for November 2020
Dear Friends, Just as this latest lockdown started, the clergy of Newport Archdeaconry received an email entitled “Time for a Break” from the Archdeacon, who had this to say: Just as we were settling into the “new normal” we find ourselves with a looming two week...
Virtual Choir Christmas CD For Sale
St John’s Choir in Lockdown2020 During the past nine months, the St John’s choir has become a virtual choir, recording hymns and anthems for use in our services and also a virtual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas 2020. All nineteen recordings have...
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Church Groups
Rainbows And Brownies
Rainbows and Brownies groups offer young people expert guidance and countless new and exciting opportunities to develop.
Church Sunday School
The Sunday school at St John’s provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere catering for all children in a spiritually nurturing way.
Social And Bible Groups
St John’s social groups offer the opportunity to make new friends through sincere Christian fellowship and social engagement.
Craft Skills Groups
Make the most of opportunities to meet people at St John’s while practising new and old skills in a friendly and supportive group.
Community Services
Banns
A reading of the banns of marriage in church is an ancient legal tradition which represents the announcement of intention to marry. Any objectors can come forward at this stage.
Weddings and Blessings
A wedding at church is a special ceremony where two individual people become as one in the eyes of God, united in marriage. Marriage blessings are also available to couples.
Baptisms
At St John’s, a baptism service is a public declaration of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and marks the beginning of an exciting spiritual journey within the Christian church.
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The St John's Clergy
Keith Beardmore
Assistant Curate
Linda Batt
Associate Priest
Christine Hockey
Assistant Curate
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