Category Archive New Events

Ash Wednesday Service – 18th February 7.30pm at St Mary’s

All welcome to our Ash Wednesday service on 18th February, 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church.
Ash Wednesday marks the start of the season of Lent, a time for reflecting on our lives and seeking God. The service will include Holy Communion, and the opportunity to receive the ‘imposition of ashes’ - receiving the sign of the cross on your forehead with ashes, as a symbol of turning away from all that we know is wrong, and towards Jesus and the life of love and faith he calls us to live.

Lent Course – Living Faith starting 19th February

Lent is a time to pause and reflect - you are warmly invited to join us on this journey.

Over six sessions, we will look at the final words of Jesus on the cross and explore what they mean for our faith today.

Each session helps us reflect on how Jesus invites us :

  • to forgiveness
  • to service
  • to hope
  • to adoption
  • to empathy
  • to trust

When:    Every Thursday evening from 19th February to 26th March  

Time:      Refreshments from 7.15pm - Study at 7.30pm

Where:   St John’s Church, Langdon Hills, SS16 6RX

This course is open to everyone. You don’t need to know the Bible well and you don’t need to come every week. Come as you are, you will be very welcome.

Please let Nikki know or put your name down on the list which is at both churches. Email stjohnsca@gmail.com or phone  07720 08926

 

Beautiful Believers – Monthly Meditation Evenings – Tuesday 24th February

In 2026 , Beautiful Believers will be hosting our relaxing monthly meditation evenings at St John's Church, Forest Glade, SS16 6RX.

Our next meditation evening is on Tuesday 24th February

Arrive 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start

The evening is relaxed and informal , consisting of a 30 minute Christian guided meditation in the main hall with tea and coffee served afterwards for a friendly chat in the coffee bar.

Please bring anything that will help with your comfort during the meditation like a pillow, blanket, floor mat etc..

For more information please contact  Amy 07712 471451 or Jill 07906 352639

These are free events but donations are welcome towards the Beautiful Believers hardship fund.

Why not join our WhatsApp group by contacting Amy or Jill or follow us on Facebook "Beautiful Believers Langdon Hills" to find out about future events.

We look forward to meeting you.

Future dates for your diary :-

  • Tuesday 24th February
  • Tuesday 24th March
  • Tuesday 28th April 
  • Tuesday 26th May
  • Tuesday 30th June 

 

 

Community Walk – Saturday 28th February

Community Walk

We are blessed in Langdon Hills to have so much beautiful nature on our doorstep. God’s wonder is truly all around us. Please join us for a lovely walk through the woods to Langdon Nature Discovery Centre every 4th Saturday of the month (weather permitting). Meeting outside St John’s Church at 9.30am, the gentle stroll gives us the opportunity to chat and admire the changing seasons as we wander down to the Sensory Garden and then stop for refreshments at the Discovery Centre, which is a perfect opportunity to connect with the local community.

If you would prefer to meet us at the Langdon Nature Discovery Centre for coffee, we will be there at approx 10am. The Post code for the centre is SS16 6EB.

The next Community Walk is scheduled for -

Saturday 28th February 2026 

Everyone is welcome.

Good non slip walking shoes and warm clothing is recommended for the Autumn and Winter walks.

Please get in touch here for more information.

 

Enjoying our Community Walk

A well deserved coffee at the visitor centre!

St John's Church Gardens

Church volunteers have now taking over looking after the gardens at St John's Church. If you would like to join a small team of friendly helpers please get in touch here.

All Age Service – Sunday 1st March

Our next All Age Service is on

Sunday 1st March

11am at St John's Church

This month’s theme is:-

Lent : "Trusting God in the Wilderness"

- Interactive

- Fun!

- Suitable for all ages

- Finishing by 12 noon

- Every 1st Sunday of the month

- Refreshments after the service

We look forward to seeing you.

 

Easter Holiday Fair at St John’s – Saturday 21st March

Please join us at our Easter Holiday Fair taking place on

Saturday 21st March from 10am - 2pm

St Johns Church , Forest Glade , SS16 6RX

Free entry and fun for the whole family

  • Stalls
  • Easter Activities
  • Retelling of the Easter Story
  • Raffle
  • Refreshments

and much more...

Raising money for St John's Church and Preschool & St Mary's Church 

We look forward to seeing you

Sunday Streaming Church Service

Our St Mary's service continues to be broadcast online.

When you follow the link you will be taken to a youtube page. You do NOT need to have or create a youtube account to view the video. To watch go to the videos section and click on the video you want.  Previous services will also be there.

You can find the service in the video section by following this Link

If you would like an order of service follow this Link

Reaching-Out

Hebrews 13v16:

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

In these troubling times which is causing anxiety for many, it’s time to reach-out and support one another.

We want to encourage people to join a new WhatsApp group ‘Reaching-Out’ to provide a simple way to connect folks so that they can ask for support, ministry, advice or give your time to support others.  You just need to give us your name and mobile details.

We also are encouraging folks to subscribe on our website so you can receive information directly on what’s happening in our church.

Don’t feel you are alone – our church wants to help.

Please hand your details to one of our church wardens or email comms@langdonhills.net or text 07470 127533

 

Our Prayer List

If you wish a name to remain or you want to add a new name to the prayer list

Please email Nikki Hall

stjohnsca@gmail.com

St John’s Childcare

Places available now!  Call or email for more details

www.stjohnschildcare.co.uk

We run:

  • Breakfast Club
  • Preschool
  • After preschool club (Preschool age only)
  • Holiday club with a range of activities

We offer funded places to 2,3 and 4 years old

We offer up to 30 hours funded childcare subject to meeting criteria

St John’s Church, Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, SS16 6RX

01268 490400

admin@stjohnschildcare.co.uk

www.stjohnschildcare.co.uk

Opening times 7:30am to 6pm