Sunday 25th October & Sunday 1st 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, 25th October, we celebrate Bible Sunday, and we are delighted to welcome back Revd Richard Bainbridge. Our readings invite us to think about the way God’s Word is received, lived and shared.
Later that day, at 4.00pm, we will hold our Annual Service of Hope. This is a particularly important service in the life of St John’s, as we gather with those who have suffered a bereavement to remember and give thanks for the lives of those we have loved and lost, and to find comfort and hope together. If you have been bereaved — whether recently or some time ago — you are warmly invited to join us. Please do also invite anyone you know for whom this service might be especially meaningful.
Then, on Sunday 1st November, we celebrate All Saints’ Day, one of those wonderful moments in the Church year when we are reminded that we belong to something much bigger than ourselves — a great company of people, across generations and across the world, who have sought to follow Christ.
So, over these next two Sundays, do come and join us — and perhaps bring a friend, neighbour or family member with you — as we listen afresh to God’s Word, remember those dear to us, and give thanks for the lives that continue to be shaped by Christ.
Every blessing,
Mark 甄英深
Notices
BUBBLE CHURCH | Sunday 25th October & 8th November 2026 9.00am. The next Bubble Church will be THIS COMING Sunday 25th October at 9.00am and then again on Sunday 8th November.
SERVICE OF HOPE | Sunday 25th October 2026 4.00pm. If you have suffered a bereavement, you are in our thoughts and prayers and we would like to invite you, along with others, to our Annual Service of Hope THIS COMING Sunday 25th October 2025 at 4.00pm. This special service is one of thanksgiving for the lives of our loved ones.
MAIDENHEAD HALF MARATHON | MATTHEW BURDETT | Sunday 25th October 2026. Matthew (in our congregation) is taking on the challenge of the Maidenhead Half Marathon THIS COMING Saturday 25th October 2026, in preparation for the London Marathon in April 2027! He’s aiming to do the half marathon in under 2 hours. He’s raising funds for People 2 Places - a local charity that supports Shopmobility in Maidenhead and Windsor and provides a minibus service too. Any sponsorship would be greatly appreciated. The fundraising link: https://2027tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/matthew-burdett
FELLOWSHIP & BIBLE STUDY ON ZOOM | DATES CANCELLED. Please note that the Fellowship & Bible Study Group on Zoom on Wednesdays at 7.45pm is CANCELLED for 28th October and 4th November.
GREEN PASTURES GRIEF CAFE | Tuesday 3rd November 2026 2.00pm. The cafe will be held in the Church Centre on Tuesday 3rd November at 2.00pm.
FUNERAL OF GLENYS CONWAY | Thursday 5th November 2026 1.00pm. We are saddened to share the news that Glenys Conway has died at the age of 94. Glenys was a familiar and faithful presence at St John’s for many years and a longstanding member of the Mothers’ Union. Her funeral committal will take place on Thursday 5th November 2026 at 1.00pm in the Wellington Chapel, Easthampstead Park Crematorium, Wokingham, RG40 3DW. Please remember Glenys’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as we give thanks for her long life and her place in our church community.
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. 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 following Bubble Church will be on Sunday 8th November 2026 at 9.00am.
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE | Sunday 8th November 10.30am. Our Remembrance Sunday Service will take place on Sunday 8th November. Please note that we will be beginning at the slightly later time of 10.30am. This is so we can observe the 2 minute silence as close as we can to 11.00am! Also please be aware that there will be no Sunday school classes this week, and given the expected numbers, young children may need to remain with their parents/carers.
VACANCIES AT ST. JOHN’S. A reminder of the current vacancies at St. John’s Church - Part time Youth Minister and Part time Children & Families Worker. PLEASE SEE DETAILS ON OUR VACANCIES PAGE HERE.
For our prayers
For our world. Pray for a world where we could all live in peace. Celebrating our own traditions and enjoying those of other countries. Where people could feel safe in their own homes and governments and leaders would respect their people. Pray for the leaders who are at war. For Ukraine, Russia, Gaza, Israel, USA and Iran. For all fleeing their homes and trying to find a safe place to live.
For our country. Pray for our national government and those in local government trying to balance their books. Pray that those in real need will get a fair share. Pray for all who are homeless and living on our streets at this time when a severe storm is forecast. Pray that everyone will be safe. Pray for all who work in the fire service and all NHS workers.
For those who are unwell. For our many loved ones who are struggling with health issues we ask for prayers. Particularly for Margaret, Marjorie, Suzanne, Rita, Clive, Paul K, Pat A, Lucy, Michael B, Arthur, Carol, Vernon, Ken, 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. Pray for all mourning the loss of a loved one. Especially pray for the families and friends of Twink, Glenys C. , Nigel P. and Pauline H. Pray too for all who will be at our Service of Hope on 25th October. Pray for the family of St. John’s. For Mark, Richard, Suzanne and their families. Our Asian congregation meeting on Sunday afternoons led by Richard. For all giving time to our young people and our different organisations. Pray that our doors will be open and welcoming to all who walk through them.
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 25th October
9.00am - Bubble Church.
10.00am - Service of Holy Communion. The Last Sunday after Trinity. Bible Sunday. Led by Rev'd Richard Bainbridge. The Bible readings will be 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8 and Matthew 22: 34-46. 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 28th October
10.00am - Midweek Communion.
11.30am - Bible Study Group. See Lorna for details.
7.45pm - Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.
Friday 30th October
11.30am - Lunch, Munch and Chinwag.
NEXT WEEK
Sunday 1st November
9.00am - BCP Service of Holy Communion. Led by Rev'd Richard Christopher.
10.00am - Morning Family Service. All Saints Sunday. Led by Rev'd Richard Christopher. The Bible readings will be Revelation 7: 9-17 and Matthew 5: 1-12. 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 3rd November
2.00pm - Green Pastures Grief Cafe.
Wednesday 4th November
10.00am - Midweek Communion.
7.45pm - Fellowship & Study Group on Zoom ID: 96292542704.
Friday 6th November
11.30am - Lunch, Munch and Chinwag.
Saturday 7th November
11.00am - Autumn Arts Festival. See details in Notices.
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 cooking oil, tins of tomatoes, tins of potatoes, coffee & toilet rolls. 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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