Sunday 7th June 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,
After a wonderful Trinity Sunday service last week, we now step into the long green season of the Church’s year: the Sundays after Trinity, often called “Ordinary Time.” It is a slightly misleading name, of course. In the Church, ordinary things have a habit of becoming quite extraordinary once God gets involved.
This Sunday, Revd Richard will be leading us as we begin this season, and he will be preaching from Genesis 12:1–9, where Abram hears the call of God and sets out, not with a full map, but with a promise. It is one of the great beginnings in Scripture: a story of trust, journey, blessing, and the strange courage of going where God leads.
So do come this Sunday, and perhaps bring a friend or family member with you. Ordinary Time is a good season for those who wonder whether faith is only found in dramatic moments. More often, God meets us in the steady, faithful, Sunday-by-Sunday walking of the road.
Every blessing,
Mark 甄英深
Notices
BELLS RESTORATION APPEAL. BELLS RESTORATION APPEAL. The BELLS RESTORATION APPEAL has been featured by the Diocese of Oxford. Do check out the article here and please share with your friends: https://www.oxford.anglican.org/news/restoring-the-voice-of-st-johns-woodley.php
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.
CHILDREN’S SOCIETY COLLECTION BOXES. Please would you return your CHILDREN’S SOCIETY collection boxes for emptying to JANET COOK who is in Church most weeks. Thank you.
LUNCH, MUNCH & CHINWAG - HELP NEEDED! Due to family commitments one of our team will not be able to join us on a Friday from 26th June until 24th July. We would be grateful if anyone can help us by baking a quiche for each Friday, we will need two each week. Please talk to us if you are able to help out. Thank you. Gill, Lynn, Janet and Penny.
ECO PRAYER WALK | Saturday 6th June 2026 2.00pm. As part of The BIG GREEN WEEK 2026 you are invited to an ECO PRAYER WALK THIS COMING Saturday 6th June at 2.00pm organised by St.James’ Church. Gather near the car park (off Davis Street) at 2.00pm for the start of a guided prayer walk.
BIG TODDLE FOR BARNARDO’S | Tuesday 9th June 2026 10.00am. Once again our Toddler Group is fundraising for Barnardo's, with a 'Big Toddle' event on Tuesday 9th June 2026 from 10.00am - 11.30am. To donate please go to: https://www.justgiving.com/page/dawn-nicholls-5 or use the QR code
FELLOWSHIP & STUDY GROUP | Wednesday 10th June 2026 7.45pm. A reminder that the Fellowship & Study Group are meeting again THIS COMING Wednesday 10th June at 7.45pm on ZOOM.
For our prayers
For our world. Pray for peace in our world. For the countries at war, pray for Ukraine and Russia, Gaza and Israel, USA and Iran, Syria and Yemen. Pray for the countries where there is internal unrest - Sudan, Myanmar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Mexico and Nigeria. Pray for the suffering people and for the leaders of those countries. Pray that there will be meaningful talks and negotiations to end the conflicts.
For our country. Pray that all the violence will cease. For all who have lost loved ones in this way, they will see justice served on the perpetrators. Pray for our police and those who work in the judicial system that they will have the knowledge and integrity to make our country a safe place for everyone to be in. Pray for our Street Pastors as they care for those in need in our towns each weekend. Pray too for the safety of those who sleep rough on our streets.
For those who are unwell. Many of our loved ones are struggling with poor health just now. Pray especially for Clive, Suzanne, Jane E, Sandra H, Lucy, Pat A, Arthur, Ian, David S, Michael B, Carol, Irene and Ricky M, Liz, Dhoj Gurung, Devina, Mo, Margaret, Ruilan, Katie, baby Niamh and baby Edward. 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 those who nurture our young ones on Sunday mornings. For Jenny, our Churchwarden and Brian working on our bells restoration project. For our PCC and all who lead our organisations. Pray for all who walk through our doors that they will find a warm welcome inside.
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 7th June
9.00am - BCP Service of Holy Communion. Led by Rev’d Richard Christopher.
10.00am - Morning Family Service. The First Sunday after Trinity. Led by Rev’d Richard Christopher. This week’s Bible readings will be Genesis 12: 1-9 and Matthew 9: 9-13, 18-26. 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 9th June
10.00am - TODDLERS. Contact Dawn for details.
Wednesday 10th June
10.00am - Midweek Communion.
7.45pm - Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.
Friday 12th June
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 tins of beans, washing up liquid, soap, toilet rolls, packets of biscuits, tins of soup & cereal. 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.
