Sunday 21st 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,
This Sunday is the Third Sunday after Trinity, and Revd Mark Nam will be taking the service.
Ordinary Time has now properly begun: that long green season of the Church year when nothing much appears to be happening, which is usually when God is getting on with the serious business. The great festivals have passed, the bunting has been put away, and we return to the wonderfully stubborn work of becoming Christian in ordinary life.
This week, Jesus speaks of what is whispered in the dark being proclaimed from the rooftops — which is a marvellous and slightly alarming image, especially for those of us who prefer faith to remain respectable, well-mannered, and safely indoors.
But the Christian life was never meant to be hidden away. It is something to be lived, practised, and gently allowed to give light in the ordinary places of our lives.
So do come this Sunday, and perhaps bring someone with you. Church is not a private club for the spiritually polished; it is where ordinary people are gathered, strengthened, and sent out again with a little more courage, a little more hope, and the grace of Christ at the centre.
Every blessing,
Mark 甄英深
Notices
BELLS RESTORATION APPEAL. Nearly there! The appeal has almost reached its target! The project has recently been featured in the Round & About Berkshire magazine - check out page 6 of the June issue for Twyford & Woodley here.
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.
LUNCH, MUNCH & CHINWAG - HELP STILL NEEDED PLEASE! Due to family commitments one of our team will not be able to join us on a Friday from 26th June - 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.
For our prayers
For our world. Pray for peace in a world that is broken by war. Pray for the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Syria and Yemen who are currently destroying their people and their lands. Pray for the people of Sudan, Myanmar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Mexico and Nigeria who are having problems internally. Pray that talks will take place so that the fighting will stop, that governments will look to the needs of their people and everyone can live in peace.
For our country. Pray for all people in our country who are suffering because the money they have doesn’t meet their daily needs. For the children who don’t have enough to eat each day. For all who are suffering from daily abuse. For our young people who are being influenced by a social media that is not regulated. Pray for a government that will look at a justice system that will provide fairness for all people and make our country a safe place to live in.
For those who are unwell. Pray for our many loved ones who are struggling with health issues at this time. For those having treatments, for those waiting for operations. For those recovering at home or in hospital. Pray especially for Suzanne, Clive, Ken, Maureen, Lucy, Pat A, Sandra H, Arthur, Ian, David S, 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. Pray for Mark, Richard, Suzanne, Dawn and their families. Pray for our young people and the joy they bring to our church. Pray for our Bubble Church and the families that attend. Pray for our Sunday and Wednesday services and our witness in the community. Pray for the town of Woodley and those tasked with making it a safe place for us to live in. Pray for integrity and wisdom.
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 21st June
9.00am - BCP Service of Holy Communion.
10.00am - Morning Family Service. The Third Sunday after Trinity.
This week’s Bible readings will be Romans 6: 1b-11 and Matthew 10: 24-33; 37-39. A video recording of the service will be uploaded to the website at: https://www.youtube.com/@stjohnswoodley3.00pm - Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi Service.
Tuesday 23rd June
10.00am - TODDLERS. Contact Dawn for details.
Wednesday 24th June
10.00am - Midweek Communion.
NO Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.
Friday 26th 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 rice, 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.
