EVENTS & SERVICES
Sun. 1st Feb. THIRD SUNDAY before LENT
8.00 am Holy Communion (1662). In the old church
9.15 am Parish Communion, in Church
10.45 am ‘Contemporary’ service for all ages, in Church
Tues. 3rd Feb.
7.30 am Zoom Prayer Meeting
10.00 am ‘Little Ones’, in the church (to 11.30)
Wed. 4th Feb.
9.30 am Churchyard Working Party
7.00 pm Alpha, in the church
Thurs. 5th Feb.
11.00 am Holy Communion, in the old church
Sun. 8th Feb. SECOND SUNDAY before LENT
9.15 am Parish Communion, in church
10.45 am ‘Contemporary’ service for all ages, in church
Tues. 10th Feb.
7.30 am Zoom Prayer Meeting
10.00 am ‘Little Ones’, in the church (to 11.30)
7.45 pm ‘Kingdom Come’, in church
Wed. 11th Feb.
9.30 am Churchyard Working Party
7.00 pm Alpha, in the church
Thurs. 12th Feb.
11.00 am Holy Communion, in the old church
Sun. 15th Feb. SUNDAY next before LENT
8.00 am Holy Communion (1662). In the old church
9.15 am Parish Communion, in Church
10.45 am ‘Contemporary’ service for all ages, in church
2.00 p.m. ‘Has St. John’s Got Talent?’ in the church
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START YOUR TUESDAYS WITH OUR ZOOM PRAYER MEETING
We would love you to join our weekly prayer meeting every Tuesday 7:30-8am to pray
for our church and our area.. Zoom ID: 890 1552 2159 Passcode: stjohns
‘Little Ones’
… is open every Tuesday morning in the Church during term-time. ‘a really welcoming and fun space for grown-ups and little ones.’ Everybody welcome – we’d love to see you! Just come along … but if you want to know more first, please email
Youth Alpha
Youth Alpha continues during the 11:15 service! Please do get the word out to any teenagers who might be interested for the coming weeks.
New Chairs
We are considering getting new stacking chairs for the church to enable us to use the space more flexibly for ministry (community events, services/worship events, concerts etc.) and grow God’s work here at St John’s. We are lookng at different grants that we could apply for. We will need 350 chairs to replace the current ones, with 200 full wooden ones, 150 metal framed wooden ones (these will be stacked most of the time). We aim to keep the blue cushioned chairs. We welcome opinions on the samples.
Catering for Alpha
Alpha is off to a great start, and shared meals are a big part of what makes it special. We are looking for more volunteers to help with catering by cooking a meal or bringing a dish to share. Each week celebrates a different international cuisine. Do you have a signature dish, a meal from your cultural heritage or particular food you enjoy with family and friends? This is a wonderful chance to share something you love with others and be part of the hospitality at St Johns. If you would like more information or want to be part of the team speak to Jono or Alison Middleditch.
Digital Presence for All Churches
Croydon South Deanery Synod Open meeting Wed. 4th February – 7:30
All Saints’ Church, Onslow Gardens, Sanderstead, CR2 9AB
Because of the wide interest in this subject – All Welcome! We do hope as many as possible will be able to attend, to celebrate Sue Thomas’s term as Area Dean and to support Doug McHardie as he is commissioned as her successor by Bishop Rosemarie.
‘KINGDOM COME’
A new termly time of extended worship and prayer at St John’s.
Tuesday 10 February, 7:45-9pm
HAS ST. JOHN’S GOT TALENT? Join us on Sunday 15th February at 2.00.to find out. All ages invited to come and entertain us – could you sing, dance, make music, read poems & stories, do magic tricks, etc. for 3-4 minutes? Please pop your name on the list in church. Free event but donations for the Spire Fund very welcome
Would you like to serve on team occasionally at the 10:45am service?
It has been so exciting seeing more families come to the 10:45 service – growing in their walk with Jesus, and children getting discipled. We are looking for some more team to help out with:
Setup for kids’ church, kids team, cafe team, welcome team, door monitor, tech team
Please let Jono know if you would like to be involved ()
The Wednesday Morning Gardening Group…
… has achieved much pruning, weeding and chatting over the summer. Thank you to all those who have come along to help. We would love to have some more help Please come and join us for exercise, fresh air and chat any time between 9.30-12.00. Drinks – hot and cold – and biscuits to keep you going. Gill
Concerts at St John’s
Coulsdon Music is a new series of concerts from the professional Florian ensemble. We’re excited that they have partnered with St John’s as their venue. Book tickets from www.florianensemble.co.uk/coulsdon-music-1 or on the door.
Mixtape: Resonate | 7.30pm, 6th February 2026
A programme that mirrors the transition from winter to spring with a fresh take on Vivaldi’s Spring and music by Piazzolla, Dvorak and Duke Ellington. Join us for a warm drink from 7pm, music from 7.30pm. Special offer of 20% when you use the code GOLOCAL. Tickets £16, £8 (concessions)
WRIGGLE | 11am, Tuesday 17th February 2026
All kids FREE | £10 per adult
JUMP | 2pm, Tuesday 17th February 2026
Classical concert for kids and their grown-ups. Ages 4+ (younger kids also welcome)
All kids FREE | £15 per adult
Still Seeking …
Every night food and hot drinks are handed out in Croydon to rough sleepers and others in need (approx. 80-100) by Croydon Nightwatch volunteers. Mary, who leads the team that does this on Thursday evenings, is desperately short of volunteers. Helpers are needed from 8.30 – 10.30 pm to hand ready-prepared food and drinks out from behind a table. If you would like to help or want more information, Mary – 07904 314977 or at – would be delighted to hear from you. You would not need to commit to helping every Thursday
Making the Churchyard more Eco-Friendly
At the last PCC it was agreed that as part of our EcoChurch campaign we would actively encourage more birds to visit the Church Grounds. If you could donate any bird boxes, bird feeders or bird food and leave the donations in a box in the Church Porch that would be appreciated. Thank you.
Recycle your Unwanted Spectacles!
Not sure what to do with your old glasses? Unwanted spectacles can be recycled at Coulsdon Opticians (opposite Waitrose) or left in the marked bin in the church porch.
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