Sunday 15th November 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 we will be marking Safeguarding Sunday at St John’s — a chance to reflect on the kind of church Christ calls us to be: a place where people are seen, valued, cared for and able to flourish.
Revd Mark will be leading and preaching, drawing on Jesus’ Parable of the Talents as we think about trust — the trust we place in one another, the responsibilities we carry, and what it means to be faithful with the people God places in our care.
This will be an important Sunday, but also an encouraging one: a chance to think together about the culture we create at St John’s, and how each of us helps make this a community marked by compassion, courage and care.
Do come and join us — and bring a friend or family member with you. Everyone is very welcome.
Every blessing,
Rev’d. Mark 甄英深
Notices
AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL | Thank You! Michael Garaway would like to say a big THANK YOU to all who gave their time and energy for the Autumn Arts Festival on Saturday 7th November. It was an enjoyable event for all concerned, and visited by over 120 people. All being well, we hope to have the next ArtSpring Festival in April of 2027.
MINCE PIE REQUEST! If you would like to donate mince pies (no other cakes thank you 😊) for the Christmas Tree Festival they would be very gratefully received! Please bring them to church on any Wednesday/Sunday before Dec 4th. Thank you.
ISABELLA AND ARTHUR’S 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 THIS SUNDAY’S service at coffee time! They’d be very grateful if you could bring some change to support them.
MOTHERS’ UNION | Wednesday 18th November 2026 2.30pm. Mothers’ Union will be meeting on Wednesday 18th November at 2.30pm in the church centre for Desert Island Wishes. New members are always welcome so come along and find out all about us. Existing members will also need to sign up for the Christmas tea party please. Thank you.
PRAYER FOR WOODLEY | Saturday 21st November 2026 9.00am. A monthly gathering of Churches from across Woodley to pray together. This month, meet at Woodley Baptist Church, Hurricane Way on Saturday 21st November at 9.00am. PLEASE NOTE THAT IN DECEMBER THE GROUP WILL MEET ON THE SECOND SATURDAY - 12TH.
BUBBLE CHURCH | Sunday 22nd November 2026 9.00am. The next Bubble Church will be Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 9.00am.
For our prayers
For our world. Pray for peace and understanding between the nations of this world. For leaders who will serve their people with wisdom, integrity and kindness. Pray for the people who are fleeing their country putting themselves in danger by using unlicensed transport. Pray for all living in tented camps with very little food or comfort. For the children who have known nothing but hardship. Pray for our hurting world.
For our country. We are hurting too. Pray for all those who serve in the national or local government. Pray that those people will look at the true meaning of service and work fairly, giving to the genuinely needy people their basic needs for their comfort. For those of us who are fortunate, pray that we will share fairly. Pray for our food banks and other similar organisations providing for those in need. Pray too for those who are working to provide places for the homeless to sleep. Pray that this will become a reality.
For those who are unwell. Pray for our loved ones who are struggling with their health just now. For Margaret, Clive, Suzanne, Rita, Lucy, Pat, Michael B, Arthur, Carol, Ricky and Irene M, Dhoj Gurung, Liz, Mo, Ruilan, baby Edward and baby Niamh. Pray too for all who care for them.
In our prayers. Pray for the grieving families and friends of Marjorie, Twink and Nigel all of whom are now with the Lord. Pray for the family of St. John’s. For Mark and Richard and their families. For Suzanne who is now away for two weeks recovering from her chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment. For our PCC. For Jenny our churchwarden, Justin and Nicola. For those who work with our young people on Sunday mornings and our Asian congregation who worship on Sunday afternoons. Pray that each person who walks through our doors will feel welcome.
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 15th November
9.00am - BCP Service of Holy Communion.
10.00am - Service of Holy Communion. The Second Sunday before Advent. Safeguarding Sunday. The Bible readings will be Psalm 90.1-8 and Matthew 25.A video recording of the service will be uploaded to the website at: https://www.youtube.com/@stjohnswoodley
3.00pm - Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi Service.
Wednesday 18th November
10.00am - Midweek Communion.
2.30pm - Mothers’ Union. See details in Notices.
7.45pm - Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.
Friday 20th 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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