Sunday 20th September 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 is the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity, and Revd Richard will be leading us as we gather for worship and Holy Communion at St John’s.
Our readings take us from Joshua’s word to the people to Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard in Matthew 20. Both are rich passages about God’s provision, generosity and the surprising ways of his kingdom — though exactly where Revd Richard takes us, we shall have to wait and see!
Do come and join us — and perhaps bring a friend, neighbour or family member with you. There is always room for one more.
Every blessing,
Mark 甄英深
Notices
PRAYER FOR WOODLEY | SATURDAY 19th September 2026 9.00am. A monthly gathering of Churches from across Woodley to pray together. This month, meet at Christ Church, Crockhamwell Rd., THIS COMING Saturday 19th September at 9.00am.
PCC MEETING | Tuesday 22nd September 2026 7.30pm. The next PCC Meeting will be on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 at 7.30pm.
FELLOWSHIP & BIBLE STUDY GROUP | Wednesday 23rd September 2026 7.45pm. The Fellowship & Bible Study Group on ZOOM will return on Wednesday 23rd September at 7.45pm.
MEN’S BREAKFAST | Saturday 26th September 2026 8.30am. Join the lads on Saturday 26th September at 8.30am at the Wee Waif, Charvil, for a hearty breakfast (optional), good company and a stimulating talk by David Hawkins entitled "Let's Talk About Guts". Why not? Come and find out more and bring a friend. For details or to say that you are coming please contact Nigel Collins 07796284451 or email thenigelcollins@outlook.com
HARVEST FLOWER ARRANGING | Saturday 3rd October 2026 10.00am. In preparation for Harvest Sunday, if anyone would like to help with flower arranging on Saturday 3rd October from 10.00am - 12.00pm, please contact Wendy Sparkes at wendysparkes7@gmail.com. Your help would be really appreciated.
HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICE | Sunday 4th October 2026. We will be holding our annual Harvest Festival on Sunday 4th October at 10.00am. As part of the service, we would like to encourage you to bring food items that can be donated towards the Woodley Food Bank—ideally non-perishables items. This is a wonderful service to invite family and friends to, where everyone can participate in a meaningful way.
PART-TIME YOUTH MINISTER VACANCY. St John’s is growing — and we’re making room for young people at the heart of our church family. We’ve created a dedicated youth space, invested in new ministry, and now we’re looking for a creative, relational and faith-filled Youth Minister to help our 11–18s encounter Jesus, belong deeply, and grow as disciples and leaders. Our ambition is to develop a thriving community of 20 young people in the next 3 years. If you’re passionate about seeing young people flourish, building trusted relationships and helping to shape a vibrant, intergenerational church, we’d love to hear from you. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON OUR VACANCIES PAGE HERE.
For our prayers
For our world. Pray for peace in our world. For peace in our hearts and minds. For peace where there is discord. Pray for the countries that are at war. For the people who are losing loved ones and their homes. For the leaders that they will talk to one another and bring peace to their people. Pray for all areas experiencing earthquakes, floods or wildfires. Pray for all organisations who are working for the good of all who are suffering.
For our country. Pray for all in our country who are struggling with poor housing, lack of jobs, homelessness, poor health. For families where one person is in prison. For all national and local government officials trying to work out the most effective use of the money available. Pray for our police and all who work in the justice system that they will make fair and just decisions where needed.
For those who are unwell. Pray for our many loved ones who are ill, waiting for treatments, appointments or are in hospital. Pray especially for Marjorie, Paul K, Jane, Pauline H, Suzanne, Clive, Ken, Lucy, Pat A, Michael B, Arthur, Carol, Irene and Ricky M, Liz, Dhoj Gurung, Mo, Margaret, Ruilan, Katie, baby Edward and baby Niamh. Pray too for all who care for them.
In our prayers. Pray for all mourning the loss of a loved one. Pray for Dawn and her family mourning the loss of Jill Nicholls. Pray for the family of St. John’s. For Mark, Richard, Suzanne and their families. For each person that walks through our church doors. Pray that our church will shine as a light in our community.
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 20th September
9.00am - BCP Service of Holy Communion. Led by Rev’d Richard Christopher.
10.00am - Morning Family Service. The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. Led by Rev’d Richard Christopher. This week’s Bible readings will be Joshua 24: 14-25 and Matthew 20: 1-16. 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 23rd September
10.00am - Midweek Communion.
7.45pm - Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.
Friday 25th September
11.30am - Lunch, Munch and Chinwag.
Saturday 26th September
8.30am - Men’s Breakfast - see details in Notices.
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, tins of any meat, cooking oil, savoury biscuits & dried noodles. 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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