Sunday 31st May 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 Trinity Sunday, and Revd Mark will be leading the service as we reflect on Jesus’ words in Matthew 28: “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
The Trinity can feel like one of the more mysterious parts of Christian faith, but perhaps that is no bad thing. Some truths are not mastered from a distance; they are entered into slowly, like conversation, friendship, or prayer.
So do join us this Sunday as we mark Trinity Sunday together, and consider what it means to live in the name and life of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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.
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 on 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.
For our prayers
For our world. Pray for all nations that are at war with each other - Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Gaza. For those where there is also unrest - Sudan, Myanmar, Yemen, Syria and Somalia. Pray for the leaders of those nations that they will work to bring peace to their people. Pray for the suffering people. Pray too for strength for all those people who are trying to negotiate a peaceful solution among the leaders of nations that are at war. Pray too for the countries suffering from severe health conditions. For the medical staff working in the hospitals. Pray for healing for all.
For our country. Pray for all people suffering from the extreme heat conditions just now. For those working in hospitals. Pray for our young people taking exams in school or university. Pray for those who will be leaving school soon and either looking for university places or job opportunities. Pray for all who work caring for us or keeping us secure. For the police, our armed forces, our emergency services, our voluntary services, our community workers, our churches. Pray for strength and courage for all of them.
For those who are unwell. Pray for many of our loved ones who are unwell at the moment. For Clive, Suzanne, Lucy, Pat A, Michael B, Arthur, Ian, David S, 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 and thank God for all who were confirmed by Bishop Mary on Pentecost Sunday. Pray for the family of St. John’s. For Mark, Richard, Suzanne, Dawn and their families. For all who come to our services on Sundays and Wednesdays. For Jenny our Churchwarden, for our PCC, for all who nurture our young ones through Bubble Church and Sunday School. For our Lunch, Munch and Chinwag on Fridays. For those who prepare our food and all who attend.
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 31st May
10.00am - Morning Family Service. Trinity Sunday. This week’s Bible readings will be 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 and Matthew 28: 16-20. 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 2nd June
10.00am - TODDLERS. Contact Dawn for details.
2.00pm - Green Pastures Grief Cafe.
Wednesday 3rd June
10.00am - Midweek Communion.
11.30am - Bible Study Group. Contact Lorna for details.
NO Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.
Friday 5th 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 tinned tomatoes, tinned soup, milk, soap & washing up liquid. 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.
