Upcoming Events at St John’s Walton

Services at St John’s

Sunday 13th July

Readings:  Deuteronomy 6. 4-9    Mark 10. 13-16

9am  Holy Communion

10.45am  All Age Worship

7.30pm  Just Be

Tuesday 15th July

11am  Tuesday Worship, followed by lunch

7.30-8.00pm  Tuesday Evening Prayer in the Waddington Lounge

Thursday 17th July

6.30pm  Short prayer service led by Emily Stockton

Sunday 20th July

Readings:  Romans 8. 18-25  Matthew 25. 31-40

9am  Holy Communion

10.45am  Morning Worship

7.30pm  Just Be

Tuesday 22nd July

11am  Tuesday Worship, followed by lunch

7.30-8.00pm  Tuesday Evening Prayer in the Waddington Lounge

Our young church provision includes the following groups:

Creche (1 - 3 years), Sunday Club (4 - 8 years), SWAG (9 - 13 years) and Big TiG (14 - 18 years).

Services at St Peter’s

Sunday 13th July

Readings:  Deuteronomy 6. 4-9 Mark 10. 13-16

9.30am  Holy Communion

Sunday 20th July

Readings:  Matthew 3. 13-17  Ephesians 4. 1-6

9.30am  morning Service with Baptism

What’s On

Friday 11th July  10am  Let’s Get Active

Saturday 12th July 8.30am   Men’s Breakfast

Monday 14th July  1.30pm  Let’s Get Active

Tuesday 15th July  7.30pm  Tuesday Evening Prayer in the Waddington Lounge

Thursday 17th July 6.30pm   Short prayer service led by Emily Stockton

Friday 18th July  10am  Let’s Get Active

Church Office closed

Due to illness, the Church Office will not be open on a daily basis. Emails will be responded to regularly, but the phone will only be checked once a day (unless someone is using the Office at the time). Please send an email (office@stjohnswalton.co.uk) instead of telephoning.  Please note all notices for the newsletter need  to  be emailed to the office by the Tuesday evening.

World Mission Audit:

The World Mission Team is wanting to see the extent of our global links and expressions of world mission and support of charities world-wide (and in the UK); not only our existing and known church links. We are inviting those who wish to give a few details on a ‘Luggage label’ which will subsequently be pinned onto a map of the world and analysed by the World Mission Team. These labels will be available until Sunday July 13.Please fill one in if you haven’t already and hand it in as you leave church.  Contact: philipdswan@gmail.com

After Care Service

Our normal collection of food stuff  and toiletries for the After care service takes place on the first Sunday of the month. Please leave any donations in the blue tub at the back of church - there is a list of preferred items on the board at the back of church (right hand side as you leave).  Thank you.

Dishes and Crockery in the Kitchen

There is quite a collection of dishes etc. in the corner of the kitchen. Could you please check if any belong to you and take them before the 13th July. Thank you.

EVERYman Breakfast Saturday 12th July at 8.30am

Following breakfast Tim Oakley will be talking about his time living in Kenya.  You can sign-up by emailing events@stjohnswalton.co.uk.There is also a booking sheet on the board at the back of church. Helpers for cooking, setting up and clearing away will be welcome.  Any dietary requirements should be stated.  

Prayer Service

As part of her training for ministry, Emily Stockton will be leading a short prayer service about God’s guidance next Thursday, 17th July, at 6.30pm in St John’s. All are welcome.

Wedding of Jess Glossop and George Burch

George and I are so grateful to be able to get married at St John’s church. I have been so blessed by this church that I grew up in and it is a joy to get married there!

We would like to extend an invitation to the Church Family at St John’s to join us in celebrating our wedding on Saturday July 26th 2025. The service, which starts at 11:15am, followed by tea and cake between 12.45 and 1.45pm, is open to all who would like to be there to support us and share in the occasion.

Justin Thacker’s Ordination as Deacon

Justin’s rescheduled ordination will be at 3.30pm on Sunday 27th July at Holy Trinity in Chesterfield. There will be cake and coffee afterwards in the church. All are welcome to come and support him and the Thacker family as he takes this next step in ministry.

SummerCAMEO

Our annual Summer CAMEO “holiday at home” is happening on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th July this year.  This is two days of fun and friendship for seniors (and not so senior).  We will be having our usual craft tables, manicures, pre-loved books, workshops, card stall and much more.  On Wednesday afternoon Phill and Mike will be entertaining us with music and on Thursday afternoon the Fallen Angel Pub will be open for (no alcohol) drinks and a pub quiz.  The cost is £8 per day which includes refreshments and lunch - cheaper than a day at the seaside and just as much fun (without the sand in your sandwiches).  Booking  forms are available from Hazel Platt or the table at the back of church.  Please return your booking slip to Hazel or any one of the seniors team.  If you need transport, we can arrange that so please tick the appropriate place on the booking form. Final day for bookings to be in is Sunday 13th July.

Derby Cathedral

On Saturday August 2nd, 2pm the Friends of Derby Cathedral have arranged a talk on the Cathedral bells in the Cathedral centre with a visit to the Ringing room followed by a cream tea. Tickets are £10. Details from Frank Bagshaw 07899 808625.

From July 25 to August 21st the cathedral is holding a "brick by brick" festival using Lego. Great for families and young children. See Derby cathedral website for details : https://derbycathedral.org/

Save the Date(s)!

13th September 2025, 2pm

As you may know, Archdeacon Karen Hamblin is retiring later this year. There will be two farewell services of celebration and thanksgiving for her ministry. The first of these will take place at St John's, Walton on Saturday 13th September at 2.30pm. A second service is happening at Derby Cathedral on Sunday 14th at 5.15pm. You are welcome to attend either service, but it would be particularly nice to have your support as we host the first of these at St John's, where Karen has been closely involved over a number of years.

13-14 June 2026

Church Weekend Away at Cliff College

Please mark your calendars and save the date for a special time together as a church family. More information will be available in the weeks to come.