Dear Church Family,

This Sunday is Remembrance Sunday, one of the most significant and moving occasions in our church and community calendar.

We will gather with local leaders, organisations and members of our wider community to remember with gratitude the men and women who have served, suffered and given their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today. It is a solemn occasion, but also a deeply unifying one, as people of different generations and backgrounds come together to honour their sacrifice and to pray for peace.

Please note the later starting time of 10.30am. This will allow our worship to lead us towards the national Act of Remembrance, when together we will observe the two-minute silence at 11.00am.

Remembrance Sunday is always a special morning at St John’s, and we warmly invite you to join us as we remember those who gave so much, give thanks for their courage and sacrifice, and renew our hope and prayer for a more peaceful world.

We will remember them.

Rev’d. Mark 甄英深

Notices

MAIDENHEAD HALF MARATHON. A huge thank you from Matthew to everyone who’s supported me on the Maidenhead Half Marathon on 25th October. I am really grateful for all your prayers, kindness and generosity. I’ve managed to raise over £500 for People 2 Places which will make a big difference (given their role in organising Shopmobility in Maidenhead and Windsor and providing accessible transport). I am delighted to say that despite the windy weather, with the whole family out cheering along the way, I managed it quicker than expected in 1 hour 44 min! Now come the hard yards of training for the London Marathon next year!    

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. THIS COMING Saturday 7th November, 11:00am to 4:00pm in the Church Centre. Free entry and there will also be refreshments.     

BUBBLE CHURCH | Sunday 8th November 2026 9.00am. The next Bubble Church will be THIS COMING Sunday 8th November 2026 at 9.00am.

SAFEGUARDING SUNDAY | Sunday 15th November 2026 10.00am.  At this special service we will be asking what our role is—as a church and as individuals—in ensuring that all within our community remain safe. Protecting vulnerable people is at the heart of the Christian message. 

ISABELLA AND ARTHURS CHARITY BAKE SALE | Sunday 15th November 2026. In aid of Sonning Church of England School PTA and People to Places, Isabella and Arthur will be baking some cakes and other treats, then selling them after the service on Sunday 15th November at coffee time! They’d be very grateful if you could bring some change to support them.

For our prayers

For our world. Pray for a hurting world. For people who are suffering the effects of war. For those putting themselves in danger by travelling in unsafe vehicles trying to find a safe place to live. For those in war zones with little food, water or heat. Pray for the leaders of all countries in our world that they will look for peace and serve their people wisely. Pray for Christians in countries where they cannot worship openly. Pray for their safety.

For our country. Pray for our national and local governments. For the promises they have made to help those who are homeless. Pray that those promises will be kept. For our NHS pray that our hospitals will be able to cope with the onset of winter illnesses. Pray for the doctors, nurses, surgeons, ambulance drivers and paramedics. Pray that everyone will be able to keep warm as the weather gets colder.

For those who are unwell. Many of our loved ones are struggling with health issues just now. Pray especially for Margaret, Clive, Suzanne, Lucy, Rita, Pat A, Michael B, Arthur, Carol, Irene and Ricky M, Liz, Dhoj Gurung, Mo, Ruilan, baby Edward and baby Niamh. Pray too for all who care for them.

In our prayers. We pray for all who fought and died for our freedom in the two world wars. We pray for those we love who have recently died. For the friends and families of Marjorie R, Twink, Nigel P and Glenys C.  Pray too for the family of St. John’s. For Mark, Richard, Suzanne and their families. For all who serve on our PCC. For all who work with our children on Sunday mornings. For our Asian congregation who meet on Sunday afternoons. For each person who will walk through our doors.

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 8th November

Wednesday 11th November

  • 10.00am - Midweek Communion.

  • 11.30am - Bible Study Group. See Lorna for details.

  • 7.45pm - Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.

Friday 13th November

  • 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 peas, carrots, any vegetables, baked beans & rice pudding, custard, cereals, biscuits, crisps and cooking oil. 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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