Weekly Notices
Services this week:
Thursday 22nd January
9.30am Holy Communion in church
6.15pm Night Prayer in church
Sunday 25th January
10.15am Holy Communion with Bishop Julie IN CHURCH
6.30pm Take 40 in church
Please note services this week are in church.
Link to this weeks Midweek Reflection: Midweek Reflection 20th January 2026
Church News
**IMPORTANT UPDATE ** The discussion group for "Who is this man?" - a course exploring the impact of Jesus - has been postponed and will now run during Lent. The new dates for the group will be:
Tuesdays 7-8.30pm. 24th February, 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th March.
Please get in touch with Ruth for more information or to say that you'd like to attend vicar.stjohnsandiway@gmail.com
New in 2026 - we'll be trialling "Teatime Church" a Saturday afternoon informal session for families, young people and others who'd like a space to get together, share a Bible story, play games, and have a meal. More details to follow, but we need volunteers who'd be happy to join a rota to cook tea! There are 3 dates so far: 21st February; 7th March and 18th April (4-6pm). Please contact Ruth if you're interested or would like more information. email vicar.stjohnsandiway@gmail.com
The 2026 Big Garden Birdwatch, January 23-25
Join in with this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch! It’s the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every year, hundreds of thousands of nature lovers take part, helping to build a picture of how our garden birds are faring. Spend an hour during Birdwatch weekend, record the birds that land in your patch and then submit your results to the RSPB online or by post, (and please let us know as well!). For more information go to rspb.org.uk.
The Eco Team
Funeral of Uel Jamison
The funeral of Uel Jamison will take place at St John's on Monday 2nd February at 1pm.
All are welcome to come and celebrate Uel's life and to support Val and the family at this sad time.
St. Luke’s Hospice: Twilight Walk 2026
Once again we are planning to organise a Church team to join the 10K Twilight Walk in aid of St. Luke’s Hospice. The Walk will take place on March 21st, walking from 6.30 in Delamere Forest. We will be inviting people to sponsor us as a team (though everyone can walk at their own pace) and all money raised will go to St. Luke’s Hospice. You can find out more information on their website (St. Luke’s Hospice Twilight Walk).If you would like to join in, you will need to complete the official booking process, but please let me know as well so I can draw up the list of our Church team. Please note, there is a registration fee.
Alison (Harris)
Telephone 07775 449155
Events
Valentine Singalong with Paul and John ❤️🎵 10th February 2pm-4pm in the Church Hall
Come and join us for a Singalong with music, fun and refreshments!
✨ What’s included?
🎤 A live singalong with Paul and John
☕ Tea, coffee, and delicious cake
🎟️ A chance to win in the prize raffle
💷 £5 per person
📌 Call Julie at 07713 813147
or email socialevents.stjohnsandiway@gmail.com
🎶 Bring a friend or come along on your own and make new friends - everyone is welcome!
Spitting Feathers – A Night of Live Music & Entertainment! 28th February 7.30pm-10pm in the Church Hall
Join us for a great evening of live music with Spitting Feathers, a fantastic covers band playing a mix of acoustic and upbeat tunes.
Whether you want to sit back and enjoy the music or get up for a dance, it’s set to be a wonderful night out!
🎟 £10 per person
Book via Julie Westgate on 07713 813147 or email: socialevents.stjohnsandiway@gmail.com
🥂 Bring your own drinks & glass – nibbles will be provided
