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Common Worship - Holy Communion
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Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
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Wednesday, 19 January 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
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JAN
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BCP - Holy communion
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Date: 
Sunday, 23 January 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
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23
JAN
23
Common Worship - Holy communion
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Date: 
Sunday, 23 January 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
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23
JAN
23
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 23 January 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location St John's Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
JAN
26
JAN
26
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 26 January 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
Common Worship - Holy communion at Clandon
JAN
30
JAN
30
Common Worship - Holy communion at Clandon
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 30 January 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
The Green Team Eco Club
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The Green Team Eco Club
Date
Date: 
Tuesday, 1 February 2022 16:30 - 17:30
Location Merrow Hall
Common Worship - Holy Communion
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02
FEB
02
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 2 February 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
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06
FEB
06
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 6 February 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
All Age Service
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FEB
06
All Age Service
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 6 February 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy Communion
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09
FEB
09
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 9 February 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
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13
FEB
13
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 13 February 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
FEB
13
FEB
13
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 13 February 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
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13
FEB
13
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 13 February 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location Meeting Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
FEB
16
FEB
16
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 16 February 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
FEB
20
FEB
20
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 20 February 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
FEB
20
FEB
20
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 20 February 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy Communion
FEB
23
FEB
23
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 23 February 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
FEB
27
FEB
27
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 27 February 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
FEB
27
FEB
27
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 27 February 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
FEB
27
FEB
27
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 27 February 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location St John's Room
The Green Team Eco Club
MAR
01
MAR
01
The Green Team Eco Club
Date
Date: 
Tuesday, 1 March 2022 16:30 - 17:30
Location Merrow Hall
Common Worship - Holy Communion
MAR
02
MAR
02
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 2 March 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
MAR
06
MAR
06
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 6 March 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
All Age Service
MAR
06
MAR
06
All Age Service
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 6 March 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy Communion
MAR
09
MAR
09
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 9 March 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
MAR
13
MAR
13
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 13 March 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
MAR
13
MAR
13
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 13 March 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
MAR
13
MAR
13
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 13 March 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location Meeting Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
MAR
16
MAR
16
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 16 March 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
MAR
20
MAR
20
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 20 March 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
MAR
20
MAR
20
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 20 March 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy Communion
MAR
23
MAR
23
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
MAR
27
MAR
27
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 27 March 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
MAR
27
MAR
27
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 27 March 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
MAR
27
MAR
27
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 27 March 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location St John's Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
MAR
30
MAR
30
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
APR
03
APR
03
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 3 April 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
All Age Service
APR
03
APR
03
All Age Service
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 3 April 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
The Green Team Eco Club
APR
05
APR
05
The Green Team Eco Club
Date
Date: 
Tuesday, 5 April 2022 16:30 - 17:30
Location Merrow Hall
Common Worship - Holy Communion
APR
06
APR
06
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
APR
10
APR
10
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 10 April 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
APR
10
APR
10
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 10 April 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
APR
10
APR
10
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 10 April 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location Meeting Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
APR
13
APR
13
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
APR
17
APR
17
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 17 April 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
APR
17
APR
17
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 17 April 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy Communion
APR
20
APR
20
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 20 April 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
APR
24
APR
24
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 24 April 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
APR
24
APR
24
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 24 April 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
APR
24
APR
24
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 24 April 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location St John's Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
APR
27
APR
27
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 27 April 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
MAY
01
MAY
01
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 1 May 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
All Age Service
MAY
01
MAY
01
All Age Service
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 1 May 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
The Green Team Eco Club
MAY
03
MAY
03
The Green Team Eco Club
Date
Date: 
Tuesday, 3 May 2022 16:30 - 17:30
Location Merrow Hall
Common Worship - Holy Communion
MAY
04
MAY
04
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 4 May 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
MAY
08
MAY
08
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 8 May 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
MAY
08
MAY
08
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 8 May 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
MAY
08
MAY
08
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 8 May 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location Meeting Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
MAY
11
MAY
11
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 11 May 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
MAY
15
MAY
15
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 15 May 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
MAY
15
MAY
15
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 15 May 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy Communion
MAY
18
MAY
18
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 18 May 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
MAY
22
MAY
22
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 22 May 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
MAY
22
MAY
22
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 22 May 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
MAY
22
MAY
22
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 22 May 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location St John's Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
MAY
25
MAY
25
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 25 May 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
MAY
29
MAY
29
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 29 May 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
MAY
29
MAY
29
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 29 May 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy Communion
JUN
01
JUN
01
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 1 June 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
JUN
05
JUN
05
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 5 June 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
All Age Service
JUN
05
JUN
05
All Age Service
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 5 June 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
The Green Team Eco Club
JUN
07
JUN
07
The Green Team Eco Club
Date
Date: 
Tuesday, 7 June 2022 16:30 - 17:30
Location Merrow Hall
Common Worship - Holy Communion
JUN
08
JUN
08
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 8 June 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
JUN
12
JUN
12
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 12 June 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
JUN
12
JUN
12
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 12 June 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
JUN
12
JUN
12
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 12 June 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location Meeting Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
JUN
15
JUN
15
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 15 June 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
JUN
19
JUN
19
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 19 June 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
JUN
19
JUN
19
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 19 June 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy Communion
JUN
22
JUN
22
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 22 June 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
JUN
26
JUN
26
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 26 June 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
JUN
26
JUN
26
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 26 June 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
JUN
26
JUN
26
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 26 June 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location St John's Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
JUN
29
JUN
29
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 29 June 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
JUL
03
JUL
03
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 3 July 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
All Age Service
JUL
03
JUL
03
All Age Service
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 3 July 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
The Green Team Eco Club
JUL
05
JUL
05
The Green Team Eco Club
Date
Date: 
Tuesday, 5 July 2022 16:30 - 17:30
Location Merrow Hall
Common Worship - Holy Communion
JUL
06
JUL
06
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 6 July 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
JUL
10
JUL
10
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 10 July 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
JUL
10
JUL
10
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 10 July 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
JUL
10
JUL
10
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 10 July 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location Meeting Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
JUL
13
JUL
13
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 13 July 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
JUL
17
JUL
17
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 17 July 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
JUL
17
JUL
17
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 17 July 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy Communion
JUL
20
JUL
20
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 20 July 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall
BCP - Holy communion
JUL
24
JUL
24
BCP - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 24 July 2022 08:00 - 09:00
Location Church
Common Worship - Holy communion
JUL
24
JUL
24
Common Worship - Holy communion
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 24 July 2022 10:00 - 11:00
Location Church
Spokes
JUL
24
JUL
24
Spokes
Date
Date: 
Sunday, 24 July 2022 17:00 - 18:30
Location St John's Room
Common Worship - Holy Communion
JUL
27
JUL
27
Common Worship - Holy Communion
Date
Date: 
Wednesday, 27 July 2022 10:30 - 11:15
Location Merrow Hall

Our News

What’s it all about?
What’s it all about?
Published on Tuesday, 18 January 2022 22:00
Has the Pandemic made you think more about the things which really matter in life? 
# News
Sunday 30th January - Joint Service with the Clandons
Sunday 30th January - Joint Service with the Clandons
Published on Saturday, 15 January 2022 12:30
Announcing our second Joint Service with East and West Clandon.
# News
Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting in the Churchyard
Platinum Jubilee Tree Planting in the Churchyard
Published on Tuesday, 4 January 2022 19:00
On December 18th, 24 representatives of the Merrow churches and community groups planted 24 trees to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
# News
Patronal Festival Service
Patronal Festival Service
Published on Sunday, 26 December 2021 07:00
Join Rev Rona and Hannah for our Patronal Festival Service where we celebrate and learn from St. John the Evangelist
# Services
Urgent Covid Update
Urgent Covid Update
Published on Sunday, 26 December 2021 00:00
Please read this important update regarding Covid 
# News
All Age Christmas Day Service - 11am
All Age Christmas Day Service - 11am
Published on Saturday, 25 December 2021 11:00
Join us on Christmas morning for a special All Age Service
# Christmas
Christmas Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer
Christmas Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer
Published on Saturday, 25 December 2021 09:00
Join us for a special Christmas Day service of Holy Communion according to the book of Common Prayer
# Christmas
Midnight Mass - A Service of Holy Communion on Christmas Eve
Midnight Mass - A Service of Holy Communion on Christmas Eve
Published on Friday, 24 December 2021 23:30
Join us in Church for our Christmas Eve Communion Service
# Christmas
Santa's Visit
Santa's Visit
Published on Friday, 24 December 2021 14:00
Santa took some time out of his busy schedule to visit our Children's party this week!
# Christmas
Longest Night Service - 7pm on Tuesday 21st December
Longest Night Service - 7pm on Tuesday 21st December
Published on Tuesday, 21 December 2021 19:00
A special service to remember and pray for loved ones
# Christmas
Save Our Stones - Friends of St. John's
Save Our Stones - Friends of St. John's
Published on Tuesday, 21 December 2021 15:06
Your Merrow Parish Church Tower is beginning to show its age. Built in 1842 (almost 180 years ago), the stonework around the belfry louvre openings on the east and west sides of
# News
Community Carol Service
Community Carol Service
Published on Sunday, 19 December 2021 18:00
Community Carol Service - Sunday 19th December at 6pmCome and join us in St. John's Church in Merrow when we gather to hear and sing our way through the Christmas story in Merrow's
# Christmas
Children's Christmas Party
Children's Christmas Party
Published on Sunday, 19 December 2021 14:00
Our special visitor will need to know who's coming so please do book in here. This event is put on freely and all are welcome.
If you'd like to donate to this event there
# Families
Advent Peace
Advent Peace
Published on Saturday, 18 December 2021 10:00
During the week before Christmas, you are invited to come and listen to an Advent Retreat
# Christmas
St. John’s Men’s Fellowship Breakfast - Saturday 27th November
St. John’s Men’s Fellowship Breakfast - Saturday 27th November
Published on Sunday, 5 December 2021 15:54
St. John's Men's Fellowship Breakfast - 27th November 2021At the end of November, the Men's Fellowship group enjoyed another of our popular breakfast gatherings. This time, our
# Men's Fellowship
Advent Calendars for All ages
Advent Calendars for All ages
Published on Wednesday, 1 December 2021 22:51
Hannah Pye
Everyone is Welcome Advent CalendarsThe Education team at the Diocese have created not one, but two online Advent Calendars for 2021.  These Advent 
# Families
Order your Christmas Cards here
Order your Christmas Cards here
Published on Wednesday, 17 November 2021 08:41
St. John's Christmas CardsOur 2021 Christmas Cards feature our beautiful outdoor Crib, which bought so much joy to our community last year.The cards are priced at £4.50 for a pack
# News
Wednesday Coffee Club
Wednesday Coffee Club
Published on Wednesday, 6 October 2021 09:48
# News
TWAM Update
TWAM Update
Published on Sunday, 26 September 2021 15:27
Welcome to our September e-news We continue apace with the collection and refurbishment of tools.  We are incredibly grateful
# News
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Published on Thursday, 9 September 2021 16:23
Could you help the Diocese of Guildford to learn from the past and protect the future?The Diocese of Guildford is currently reviewing all its records, across all 162 parishes, to
# News
Children's Corner Update
Children's Corner Update
Published on Wednesday, 8 September 2021 14:43
Hannah Pye
We've been busy over the summer holidays revamping and redesigning our Church Children's Corner into a toy packed area with activities and crafts every Sunday! Pop along to our
# Families
Men’s Fellowship Summer Ramble - July 2021
Men’s Fellowship Summer Ramble - July 2021
Published on Sunday, 15 August 2021 12:15
Men’s Fellowship Summer Ramble - July 2021One Wednesday morning, late in July, the Men’s Fellowship Group donned our walking boots and set off to explore the Clandon Downs
# Men's Fellowship
Summer Holiday Community Stroll for Charity
Summer Holiday Community Stroll for Charity
Published on Monday, 9 August 2021 00:00
Sign up for a fun community stroll around Guildford
# News
CAP Newsletter
CAP Newsletter
Published on Monday, 2 August 2021 00:00
Here is the latest Guildford CAP Centre Newsletter – June 2021CAP Newsletter 90.pdf
# News
Thank you message and update from Guildford Food Bank
Thank you message and update from Guildford Food Bank
Published on Monday, 26 July 2021 17:08
Dear kind supporter, I know that most of you are aware of Heather’s sad passing.  Jo has stepped up as interim coordinator, and we continue to progress plans for the Food
# News
Releasing Restrictions
Releasing Restrictions
Published on Sunday, 25 July 2021 15:00
Important information about the impact of the lifting of Covid restrictions on 19th July
# News
Messy Church - God's Great Family!
Messy Church - God's Great Family!
Published on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 18:07
Hannah Pye
We're excited to be back! Join us on Saturday 10th July at 4pm for an hour of Messy crafts, activities and of course action songs and a story! To come along please book in
# Families
St. John's Baby and Toddler Group
St. John's Baby and Toddler Group
Published on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 17:56
Hannah Pye
We're so excited to be able to meet with you again and spend some socially distanced time together. We're back 9.30am - 11am on Mondays and are upstairs in the centre
# Families
Christian Aid at St John’s
Christian Aid at St John’s
Published on Friday, 18 June 2021 08:19
Christian Aid at St John’s
A team of volunteers from St John’s usually carries out a house-to-house collection in Merrow in Christian Aid Week in May. With uncertainty over
# News
You can help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app. at no extra cost to you
You can help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app. at no extra cost to you
Published on Monday, 24 May 2021 08:54
Do you want to help make a difference to our Church while you shop in the Amazon app. at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select "The
# News
Gaza Strip - an update from Yara Eid
Gaza Strip - an update from Yara Eid
Published on Wednesday, 19 May 2021 13:57
THE GAZA STRIPWe must all be horrified at the outbreak, yet again, of fighting between Israelis and Palestinians, the violence on both sides and particularly the devastating
# News
Baby and Toddler's opens!
Baby and Toddler's opens!
Published on Monday, 10 May 2021 06:00
Hannah Pye
We're delighted to announce that our baby and toddler group will be opening it's doors once again from 9.30 to 11.30am on Mondays in Term Time! The next session will be Monday
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Messy Church at Church!
Messy Church at Church!
Published on Sunday, 9 May 2021 11:49
Hannah Pye
Join Hannah and the team for the first Messy Church in Person in over a year - 4-5pm on Saturday 15th May!We will be meeting to explore our Wonderful World and you can book in
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Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Published on Monday, 19 April 2021 18:48
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse? Could you help the Diocese of Guildford to learn from the past and protect the future?
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Organ Recital from April 2021 - see it again!
Organ Recital from April 2021 - see it again!
Published on Monday, 19 April 2021 14:23
Following the very successful and popular Organ Recital held on 14th April, you can hear it again by requesting a link at www.fostj.org/recital To celebrate the
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Confidence in a Time of Loss - a special service of Evening Prayer for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Confidence in a Time of Loss - a special service of Evening Prayer for HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Published on Friday, 16 April 2021 17:00
Join Rev Rona live at 5pm this Friday.
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Baby Basics Guildford Needs You!
Baby Basics Guildford Needs You!
Published on Thursday, 15 April 2021 12:07
Hannah Pye
An update on the work and activity of Baby Basics Guildford
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Food donation point now open at St. John's!
Food donation point now open at St. John's!
Published on Wednesday, 24 February 2021 11:30
OPEN NOW !  a food donation point at St. John's.A container for your donations is in the Church Porch, which is currently open on Sundays and Wednesdays (11am to 5pm).........
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2021
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2021
Published on Friday, 12 February 2021 10:00
Exciting News !! Experience the ‘fifth’ gospel on a unique pilgrimage to the Holy Land St Jerome said: ‘Five gospels record the life of Jesus. Four you will find in
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Journey through Lent together
Journey through Lent together
Published on Friday, 12 February 2021 00:00
Hannah Pye
Welcome to our Lent Journey! As spring emerges onto our horizon as a church we get ourselves ready to Journey to the Cross through the 40days of lent; a time to re-focus
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Pancake Party at Home!
Pancake Party at Home!
Published on Tuesday, 2 February 2021 11:08
Hannah Pye
Take part in a pancake challenge and celebrate pancake day in style!
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Ideas and Resources for lockdown #3
Ideas and Resources for lockdown #3
Published on Tuesday, 5 January 2021 15:27
Hannah Pye
Here we go again, lockdown #3 and all ages once again entering the household educational facility. It's a tough enough time for all of us dealing with the weight of the news and
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Light's in the Darkness
Light's in the Darkness
Published on Wednesday, 23 December 2020 14:07
‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it’ (John 1:5) There is no doubt that this Christmas is different. We are living in strange times, when it
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Christmas Celebration on Zoom - Book now!
Christmas Celebration on Zoom - Book now!
Published on Wednesday, 23 December 2020 12:44
Hannah Pye
All Age Christmas Service - Christmas Day 2020Our All Age Christmas Service, suitable for the whole family, is being held on Zoom this year and we would love you to join us!If you
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Tier 4 Announcement for St John's from Rev Rona
Tier 4 Announcement for St John's from Rev Rona
Published on Sunday, 20 December 2020 14:01
Details of how the local Tier 4 restrictions will impact St. John's.
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St. John's Carol Service 'Let's light up Merrow'
St. John's Carol Service 'Let's light up Merrow'
Published on Saturday, 19 December 2020 22:03
Join us for our virtual Carol Service 'Let's light up Merrow'
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St John's Christmas Bakeoff Competition
St John's Christmas Bakeoff Competition
Published on Wednesday, 16 December 2020 15:00
Deadline for entries extended to Christmas Eve, so you still have time to enter!
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Christmas Light Trail
Christmas Light Trail
Published on Thursday, 10 December 2020 17:00
Hannah Pye
On Sat 19th and Sun 20th pop into the Churchyard and explore! See if you can find the items on our Light trail sheet (Click here to download it) and if you go down at dusk you
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Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse?
Published on Thursday, 26 November 2020 14:04
Are you a survivor or victim of church related abuse? Could you help the Diocese of Guildford to learn from the past and protect the future?The Diocese of Guildford is currently
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Wintershall Nativity Winter Walk - 18th to 21st December
Wintershall Nativity Winter Walk - 18th to 21st December
Published on Saturday, 21 November 2020 10:51
Come and join Mary and Joseph travelling to Bethlehem at Wintershall this Christmas.
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See our Church from a different angle
See our Church from a different angle
Published on Sunday, 27 September 2020 17:36
Thanks to the good work of the Friends of St. John's, we have a 360° tour of our Church.Click on fostj.org

More information available from https://www.fostj.org/
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Men's Fellowship - UPDATE
Men's Fellowship - UPDATE
Published on Monday, 14 September 2020 00:00
Covid 19 is still cramping our style although our September Quarantine Quiz provided us with some light hearted entertainment and more than £265 for charity; which wasn't bad. Many
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Child Survival update
Child Survival update
Published on Friday, 4 September 2020 18:48
Compassion is one of the 3 charities we are supporting this year. Here is an update relating to their child survival unit.2020_Aug - HA0806 Update.pdf
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​Have your say and fill in our survey
​Have your say and fill in our survey
Published on Tuesday, 1 September 2020 00:15
Our imagine team have been working on a project to ensure that what St John's offers serves the whole community.  As they endeavour to imagine all the possibilities for the
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Yara Eid - the Girl from Gaza
Yara Eid - the Girl from Gaza
Published on Saturday, 22 August 2020 11:18
Yara Eid - "The Girl from Gaza"In 2018 some of you will remember the inspirational presentation we received from a young lady from Gaza who gave us a most interesting and 
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St. John's Bake Off
St. John's Bake Off
Published on Tuesday, 11 August 2020 09:00
St. John's Bake Off Thank you all you Cake Bakers. The pictures look lovely and we are just sad we couldn't sample them all! Congratulations to the winners, Alison Scudamore
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Would you like to be part of our 'Imagine Team'
Would you like to be part of our 'Imagine Team'
Published on Sunday, 26 July 2020 10:07
Help shape a new vision for St John's.
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Retreat at Home
Retreat at Home
Published on Sunday, 26 July 2020 10:03
Each week a new selection of readings, reflections, prayers and suggested spiritual exercises.
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Where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here?
Published on Sunday, 26 July 2020 09:58
Join a weekly group to think, discuss and reflect on the new society which will emerge after Coronavirus.
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OPEN THE BOOK
OPEN THE BOOK
Published on Wednesday, 15 July 2020 09:30
OPEN THE BOOKWhilst you are all clearing out your lofts and your cupboards and drawers during this period of isolation, please keep a look out for items that might be helpful to
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