(A most unusual) Christmas in the Benefice
It was a very different journey through Advent to Christmas in 2020, as our two churches adapted to the changing rules around social distancing, whilst still taking us on the journey of watching and waiting throughout Advent, and… Read More
Advent Encounters
2020 Advent Encounters – three reflections for small groups and individuals Introduction Advent, like Lent, is a time of waiting – but not waiting like we might wait for a bus, but more like waiting at a table,… Read More
APCM – St John’s Church
Our Annual Meeting is to be held on 19th November 2020 at 7.00pm.With new lockdown measures this will be held on Zoom.Details will be given before the meeting. Documents for the APCM Below you will find links to… Read More
Memorial Service at St John’s 4pm
If you are joining the 4pm service at St John’s Church, then the Service Sheet can be downloaded here.
Revd Julie’s ordination as a Priest
We are all so pleased to see our curate, Revd Julie Howell, be ordained as Priest this weekend. As you will understand, both the Ordination and her first presiding at the Eucharist are both subject to covid restrictions…. Read More
Conversations along the way… By the lakeside with Jesus
In July 2020, for 3 weeks, we offered the opportunity to join a small group of 3 – 6 people to share three bible stories and accompanying paintings (all encounters with Jesus at Lake Galilee) to reflect on… Read More
Opening our Churches after Lockdown
As the spread of Covid 19 is subsiding and Government lockdown rules are easing, we have been able to slowly open the doors of our two churches.Neither church is able to ‘go back to normal’. There are many… Read More
Vox Defecti
As you will have heard in the last few weeks, members of the choirs of St George and St John’s have worked together – via the miracle of the internet – and created entire choral pieces. Whilst most… Read More
Make a Palm Cross
With Palm Sunday coming soon we’re inviting everyone to make a Palm Cross and display it in a front window or on your front door. We want to be able to share these in an online gallery. So… Read More
Daily Prayer with the Church
Safeguarding
St George the Martyr
Andover Road
Wash Common
Newbury.
RG14 6NU
Vicar of Benefice
Revd Becky Bevan
01635 41249
(Benefice Office)
St George’s Church is open for private prayer on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 10am – 2pm (access via the door on the tower side).
Public Worship is on hold following the Lockdown announcement and the concerns over the new strain of Covid-19.
Our benefice service is available online weekly on Sunday from 10.00am on YouTube http://tiny.cc/stg-stj.
Morning Prayer and Wednesday Worship are both available during the week via Zoom. Contact the Benefice Office on 01635 41249 for details of the links.
The Benefice Office is staffed, but closed to visitors. Alex Brown can be contacted on 01635 41249.
St John the Evangelist
St John’s Road,
Newbury
RG14 7PY
Associate Vicar
Revd Gary Collins
01635 41249
(Benefice Office)
St John’s Church is open for private prayer on Wednesdays, 11am – 1pm.
On-line worship continues via our YouTube channel and Zoom – details from the Benefice Office on 01635 41249.
The Benefice Office is staffed, but closed to visitors. Alex Brown can be contacted on 01635 41249.
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Posted: February 5, 2021 by Gary
Lent Lunches – 2021
Please join us for these simple gatherings on Zoom. A brief moment of reflection and connection.