TESTING Parish of Shirley, Croydon
St John the Evangelist and All Saints Spring Park Churches
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The link to join the service is now on the Climate Sunday website:
https://www.climatesunday.org/nationsclimatesundayservice
You can also watch directly via YouTube:
https://youtu.be/! wwilrYRqu dg
If you cannot see the video here, please try the Glasgow Cathedral Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/glasgowcathedral
No Need to Book Services
Readings can be found here: http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-09-05
8am – Said Mass
9am – Informal Family Mass
10am – Live Stream Link: https://youtu.be/bHpRf–RXYg
You can see upcoming and past live streams on either of these links
Join us for a day of worship and workshops. The Rt Revd Karowei Dorgu, the Bishop of Woolwich, will preside, and the Revd Les Isaac, founder of the Ascension Trust and Street Pastors, will preach.
There will be workshops on Business, Science and the Arts and more information on the Southwark Anti-Racism Charter.
The Spirituality Day features the Ven Justine Allain Chapman, who is the Archdeacon of Boston and author of The Resilient Disciple, which draws on her experience in the desert. She will be speaking on Wells of Salvation: resilience in desert places.
Justine’s talk will come in the context of meditations, prayers and sung worship. It will feature oboe player Amy Roberts, writer and broadcaster Nick Mayhew-Smith, members of the choir of Southwark Cathedral, and Bishop Christopher reflecting on finding joy in your salvation.
No Need to Book Services
Readings can be found here: http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-08-29
8am – Said Mass
9am – Informal Family Mass
10am – Live Stream Link: https://youtu.be/ndCbtRn5CZo
You can see upcoming and past live streams on either of these links
A fun filled day of food, drink, entertainment and activities for all ages in this amazing community garden behind Hall Grange in what was our very own former vicar Rev’d Wilks’ garden. For further details and to book click here. Also if you are able to donate a cake for their cake stall, please bring to church next Sunday. We promise not to eat them before Monday!
Our cinema is finally returning on the 18th September 2021. We have decided to reopen with an old feel good film.
We want to take you back to the 1950’s to join the T-Birds and Pink ladies as they make there way through high school – yes you guessed it we will be showing “Grease”.
The get your tickets click the button below
No Need to Book Services
Readings can be found here: http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-08-22
8am – Said Mass
9am – Informal Family Mass
10am – Live Stream Link: https://youtu.be/A0k2Do0PyJI
You can see upcoming and past live streams on either of these links
What is the Parish Support Fund (PSF)?
The PSF resources the cost of clergy and support to each parish in the Diocese of Southwark. https://southwark.anglican.org/giving/parish-support-fund/ has full details including good news stories funded by the PSF.
Where do the resources come from?
Each year parishes in the Diocese of Southwark are invited to make a pledge to the PSF.
What does this mean for St John’s?
This September our PCC will be deciding how much money we can pledge to the PSF which is realistic, challenging and generous.
How much did St John’s pledge last year?
Our pledge to the PSF was £60,000 (£5000 per month). The Diocese of Southwark suggested amount was £80,000. An underpayment of £20,000.
Why did St John’s underpay?
We had significant expenditure due to the Spire repairs and other essential restoration to the stonework of our Church.
How much is our suggested amount this year?
£81,900 (£6825 per month)
How do we ensure that we pay our expected amount to the PSF this year?
Whether you come to St John’s in person, via our streamed services, or visit loved ones in our churchyard, please share in the cost of our ministry and mission. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just how much we rely on our Church family and our own Rev Lu Gale. Please help us to continue our Ministry at St John’s by committing to a regular financial contribution.
For further details or to confirm your financial support please contact Janet on 07722 240263 / [email protected] or Becky [email protected]