Sunday 12th July 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 Sixth Sunday after Trinity, and Revd Richard will be taking the service as we look together at Romans 8:1–11.
St Paul begins with one of the most comforting sentences in the whole Bible: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” That is good news for all of us who know what it is to carry regrets, replay conversations, worry we have not done enough, or feel we are not quite the Christian we ought to be.
The Church’s green season after Trinity is a good time to remember that Christian growth is usually slow and ordinary. It happens in prayers mumbled before breakfast, in patience offered when we would rather snap, in showing up to worship when we feel tired, and in learning again that God is kinder than our fears.
So do come along this Sunday. Bring a friend, neighbour, or family member with you. Church is not a gathering for those who have life neatly sorted, but for those who are learning to live by the Spirit of Christ, one small act of trust at a time.
Every blessing,
Mark 甄英深
Notices
CAN YOU HELP? At St John's, we love investing in children and young people. Our brilliant Sunday morning Eagles groups are low on helpers this term – could you help out? It doesn't have to be every month (though it's wonderful if you can offer that). Role is subject to DBS and Safeguarding processes. Contact Dawn - families@stjohn-woodley.com or 07907 496769.
TODDLERS. The Toddler session on Tuesday 14th July will be the last session ahead of the Summer. Please note, this will be the final session in its current form as we reimagine our mission to local families over the Summer. Watch this space to find out how that looks in the future! Dawn
MOTHERS UNION | Wednesday 15th July 2026 2.30pm. The Mothers’ Union will meet on Wednesday 15th July at 2.30pm in the Church Centre. The speaker will be Nusrat Sultan - 'Convert from Islam to Christianity’. New members are always welcome so come along and see what we do.
SUMMER FAMILY BBQ | Saturday 18th July 2026 4.00pm. Families are invited to our annual Summer BBQ! When: Saturday 18th July, 2026. Time: 4-6pm. Where: St John's Churchyard (behind the hall and cottage). RSVP: Dawn 07907 496769 or families@stjohn-woodley.com
LUNCH, MUNCH & CHINWAG SUMMER BREAK. Our last lunch before the summer will be on Friday 24th July we will be back on Friday 4th September. We wish all our guests a pleasant summer. Gill, Janet, Lynn and Penny.
For our prayers
For our world. Pray for peace in a broken world. Pray for the people of all nations where there is violence, conflict and division. Pray for the leaders of those nations that they will have the wisdom to bring unity to their troubled nations. Pray for all people who are tortured for their religious beliefs. Pray that they will be able to worship in peace. Pray for a world where people can live in harmony and respect.
For our country. Our country is going through worrying times just now. Pray that whoever becomes our Prime Minister will have wisdom and integrity and draw around him or her people who will work for the good of all and make this country great again. Pray for all struggling with the extreme heat. For all our young people who will be finishing school this year and anxiously waiting for exam results which will determine their next step, pray that whatever the results they will be able to move forward.
For those who are unwell. Pray for our many dear ones who are unwell at the moment. For those who waiting for treatments, for those in hospital, for those recovering at home. Pray especially for Clive, Suzanne, Ken, Maureen, Sandra, Lucy, Pat A, Arthur, Ian, Michael B, Irene and Ricky M, Liz, Dhoj Gurung, Devina, Mo, 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 the family of St. John’s. For Mark, Richard, Suzanne, Dawn and their families. For each person who walks through our open doors. For those who nurture our young ones on a Sunday morning. For our Asian congregation that meets on Sunday afternoon. For our PCC and all who run our groups. Pray that our light will shine 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 12th July
9.00am - Bubble Church.
10.00am - Service of Holy Communion. The Sixth Sunday after Trinity. Led by Rev’d Richard Christopher. This week’s Bible readings will be Romans 8: 1-11 and Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23. A video recording of the service will be uploaded to the website at: https://www.youtube.com/@stjohnswoodley
3.00pm - Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi Service.
Tuesday 14th July
10.00am - Toddlers. Contact Dawn for details.
Wednesday 15th July
10.00am - Midweek Communion.
11.30am - Bible Study Group. Contact Lorna for details.
2.30pm - Mother’s Union. See details in Notices.
NO Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.
Friday 17th July
11.30am - Lunch, Munch and Chinwag.
Saturday 18th July
9.00am - Prayer for Woodley. Christ Church, Crockhamwell Road.
4.00pm - Summer Family BBQ. 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 washing up liquid, tinned chopped tomatoes, soap, sugar & tinned rice pudding. 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.
Envelope Collection. David, our Treasurer, is kindly offering a collection service for those that usually give to St John’s by envelope. Please call him direct on 0118 969 2521 or email.
Church Suite - Login Required. Please do log in and update your personal contact details and what information you want to share with others in the St John’s church family. This way you can make sure you are kept up-to-date with news at St John’s and stay linked in with others. For those who are not online, we will be contacting them separately to do this.
