Sunday 18th October 2026
St John’s holds services in Church on Sundays at 10am, with a recording of the morning service uploaded online for those not able to join us.
Paper services available on request.
Dear Church Family,
This Sunday we mark the Festival of St Luke, and Revd Richard will be leading our worship.
Our readings bring together words of hope and healing from Isaiah with Jesus sending out the seventy-two in Luke’s Gospel — carrying peace, proclaiming that God’s kingdom has come near, and bringing healing along the way.
Luke is traditionally remembered as a physician as well as an evangelist, and that gives this festival a particular richness. His Gospel pays close attention to those who are vulnerable, suffering or overlooked, and again and again shows us the compassion and healing presence of Christ.
Do join us as we gather for worship, give thanks for the witness of St Luke, and reflect on the good news of a God who comes near to heal, restore and bring hope.
Every blessing,
Mark 甄英深
Notices
PRAYER FOR WOODLEY | Saturday 17th October 2026 9.00am. A monthly gathering of Churches from across Woodley to pray together. This month, meet at Woodley Baptist Church, Hurricane Way THIS COMING Saturday 17th October at 9.00am.
MOTHERS’ UNION | Wednesday 21st October 2026 2.30pm. Mothers’ Union will be meeting on Wednesday 21st October at 2.30pm in the church centre. The speaker is Bridget Green talking about her work with children with disabilities in Tanzania. New members are always welcome so come along and find out all about us.
MAIDENHEAD HALF MARATHON | MATTHEW BURDETT | Sunday 25th October 2026. Matthew (in our congregation) is taking on the challenge of the Maidenhead Half Marathon on Saturday 25th October 2026, in preparation for the London Marathon in April 2027! He’s aiming to do the half marathon in under 2 hours. He’s raising funds for People 2 Places - a local charity that supports Shopmobility in Maidenhead and Windsor and provides a minibus service too. Any sponsorship would be greatly appreciated. The fundraising link: https://2027tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/matthew-burdett
BUBBLE CHURCH | Sunday 25th October 2026 9.00am. The next Bubble Church will be on Sunday 25th October 2026 at 9.00am.
SERVICE OF HOPE | Sunday 25th October 2026 4.00pm. If you have suffered a bereavement, you are in our thoughts and prayers and we would like to invite you, along with others, to our Annual Service of Hope on Sunday 25th October 2025 at 4.00pm. This special service is one of thanksgiving for the lives of our loved ones.
AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL | Saturday 7th November 2026 11.00am. Don’t miss our very own one day event celebrating the creativity and work of St John’s Arts Group members as well as other local artists and makers. Come and meet the exhibitors as well as purchase from a diverse range of original and unique items, including paintings, prints, small publications, jewellery and photography. Saturday 7th November, 11:00am to 4:00pm in the Church Centre. Free entry and there will also be refreshments.
VACANCIES AT ST. JOHN’S. A reminder of the current vacancies at St. John’s Church - Part time Youth Minister and Part time Children & Families Worker. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON OUR VACANCIES PAGE HERE.
For our prayers
For our world. Pray for peace in our world. For the people of Ukraine, Russia, Gaza, Israel, Iran and USA. Pray that the conflict will end. For the leaders of those countries pray that they will bring an end to the suffering of their people by talking peace with each other. Pray for Christians in countries where they are persecuted. Pray that they will find places to worship in safety.
For our country. Pray for all in poverty who will have to choose between eating and being warm now that the weather is turning colder. Pray for the homeless facing cold nights without a roof over their heads. Pray for the victims of crime that they will find places of safety. Pray for our police and judicial system, that people can go about their daily lives safely.
For those who are unwell. There are many of our loved ones struggling with poor health just now. Pray especially for Suzanne, Marjorie, Margaret, Clive, Vernon, Paul K, Lucy, Pat A, Michael B, Arthur, Irene and Ricky M, Liz, Rita, Dhoj Gurung, Mo, Ruilan, baby Edward and baby Niamh. Pray too for all who care for them.
In our prayers. Sadly we are mourning the death of four dear ones. Please pray for the family and friends of Twink, of Glenys C., of Nigel P. and of Pauline H. Pray for the family of St. John’s. For Mark, Richard, Suzanne and their families. For our PCC, for Jenny our church warden and for Justin and Nicola. Pray that someone will step forward to be our Children and Family worker so that our young ones will continue to flourish.
Church Office
The church office is usually open Tuesday - Fridays from 10am - 12pm. Please note that any Notices need to be sent to info@stjohn-woodley.com by 11.00am on Wednesday, for inclusion in that week's newsletter.
THIS WEEK
Sunday 18th October
9.00am - BCP Service of Holy Communion. Led by Rev’d Richard Christopher.
10.00am - Morning Family Service. The Feast of St Luke the Evangelist. Led by Rev’d Richard Christopher. This week’s Bible readings will be Isaiah 35: 3-6 and Luke 10: 1-9. A video recording of the service will be uploaded to the website at: https://www.youtube.com/@stjohnswoodley
3.00pm - Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi Service.
Wednesday 21st October
10.00am - Midweek Communion.
2.30pm - Mothers’ Union. See details in Notices.
7.45pm - Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.
Friday 23rd October
11.30am - Lunch, Munch and Chinwag.
Pastoral Support
Would you like a prayer?
If you would like support, please do let us know - you do not need to face hard things alone. Please contact the office to arrange for a Pastoral Visit from one of our team. Alternatively, complete the prayer request form below and someone will be in touch.
A MESSAGE ON BEHALF OF WOODLEY FOODBANK. Thank you for your donations throughout the year. We are currently low in coffee, biscuits, crisps, cooking oil, washing up liquid and tinned potatoes. There continues to be a high demand at the moment, so your help is very much appreciated. Donations of Sugar, Coffee, Pasta Sauce, Noodles (inc. Pot Noodles), Tinned Vegetables (all types), Tinned fish, Tinned fruit, Tinned meat meals, Biscuits, Crisps, Custard - tinned and dried, Tinned Desserts, Long Life milk, Juice (cordial & long life), Toiletries and Toilet Rolls are welcome at any time.
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