Weekly Notices
Services this week
Thursday 15th May
9.30am Holy Communion
6.15pm Night Prayer
Sunday 18th May
10.15am Holy Communion followed by Annual Parish Meetings
6.30pm No Evening Service
Midweek Reflection Link:
Here's the link to the Midweek Reflection with the sermon from Evensong on 4th May:
Midweek Reflection 14th May 2025
Social Events
Raffle Prizes
We are looking for some donations of raffle prizes for our upcoming events. if you have any unwanted gifts etc please pass them to Julie or she can arrange collection. Contact Julie on: 07713813147
Music & Food Through the Decades Saturday 24 May 7–9pm in the church hall
Join us for an evening of fabulous food, music, and fun!
£20 a head which includes:
• A tasty meal (all dietary requirements catered for)🍴
• Musical entertainment spanning the 1950s to the 2020s 🎤
There will also be a prize raffle on the night! 🎟️🎁
Come along and enjoy the music and the memories! ✨
Booking is essential so don’t wait:
Contact Julie on 07713 813147 or email fundraisingatstjohns@gmail.com to secure your spot
Run for Cover 31st May 7-9pm in the church hall
🎶🎤Get ready for a fantastic night of live music and fun! 🎤🎶
Starring lead vocalist Maria, who brings incredible experience from film and television, including a lead singing role in the BBC Pathé film Mrs Henderson Presents alongside Dame Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, and Will Young.
Maria has also performed live at the VE Day celebrations in London with Will Young and appeared on several TV programs, including as a panelist on the All Together Now talent show.
Joining her are talented fellow musicians Rob, John, Bob, and Martin, who have played across the UK in a wide variety of bands and genres, performing alongside well-known professionals such as The Marmalade, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Georgie Fame, Russ Abbot, and Tom O’Connor — to name just a few!
If you like live music to dance to or just to sit, relax and appreciate Run for Cover will entertain you and ensure you’ll have a great time!
Tickets: £10 each 🎟️
BYO drinks & glasses 🍷
Reserve your tickets now - this is likely to be a popular event! 🌟
Contact Julie on 07713 813147 or email fundraisingatstjohns@gmail.com
Lunchtime Jazz Concert Monday 2nd June 12 Noon in the church hall
Join us for a fabulous midday concert with the Ambleside Jazz Trio — Luca den Hollander (piano), Marcelo Rodrigues (bass), and Zac Hemming (drums) - by kind permission of the RNCM
Followed by a delicious soup lunch 🍲 - the perfect way to brighten your Monday!
🎟 Tickets: £15 | Students £5 | Under 18s free!
☎ Please book with Kathryn: 01606 889879
The Green Fair.... Saturday, June 28th 1.00-4.00pm in the Church and Church garden.
An afternoon for all ages and an opportunity for church and village to gather together to celebrate and explore our local environment. Come and meet some of the people and organisations who work hard to enhance and protect our bit of the world, and encourage the next generation to do the same. There will be various stalls and activities in the Church garden and talks in the Church, plus refreshments and live music. Entrance is free though some stalls will be selling items.
The Eco Team
Church News
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 2025 11th – 17th May
If you would like to give please use this link:
St John's Church, Sandiway - Christian Aid Week 2025 - Christian Aid Fundraise
Or you can give by cash at services and events in church or in the church hall using a Christian Aid envelope
APCM 18th May
Following the Sunday morning service. A chance to vote for Wardens and PCC members. Look back on the past year and forward to the years ahead
Come and join in – and stay for a bring and share lunch
