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Dear Friends,

Recalling the gift of the Holy Spirit is as a friend of mine put it, perhaps the most exciting feast for the Church. It reminds us to be together, full of expectation and hope. It reminds us that God is with us at all times and in all places. It reminds us that we are one in Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

At Pentecost, individual members of the church didn’t worry about their differences, they were blessed in understanding each other, no matter their language or ability to understand, they shared a deeper understanding of ‘belonging’ in the context of a faith shared in our Lord Jesus. This Pentecost, I am asking that we at St. John’s come together in offering our talents and gifts for the good of the church and the mission of the church.. I pray that in the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, all of us belonging to the community of faith here at St. John’s will continue to give glory to God, and reflect His will for all of us. Rejoice in the Lord, and receive God’s Holy Spirit.

See you Sunday or Soon.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Fr. John
 

Divine Services

High Mass takes place at 10am each Sunday at the Nave Altar accompanied by music from the choir. The day ends with a sung Evensong at 6pm. Details of the music to be sung can be found by clicking on "Music at St John's" above. There will also be Morning Prayer at 9:15am on a Sunday.

Morning Prayer will be said daily at 9am.  Evening Prayer will be said daily at 5pm

Wednesday 9.30am Low Mass ; Saturday 10am Low Mass

There will normally be a sung evening mass on all of the major Festivals such as Ash Wednesday, Ascension, Corpus Christi,  and All Souls Day. Easter and Christmas are similarly observed in keeping with our tradition.

For details of all the weekly services, download the Pewsheet by clicking on the green button at the top of the page.  For Weddings, Christenings or Funerals click on the links above. For Confirmation follow the Weddings and Baptism link.

Father John Pritchard
020 8771 6686
vicar@stjohn-uppernorwood.org.uk

Or for Hall or Church bookings please contact:
bookings@stjohn-uppernorwood.org.uk

 


All Welcome!

St John’s is a large building with room for everyone.  We especially welcome children of all ages.  Sunday School takes place during the 10am Mass in the Children's Room at the back of the Church.  For those too young for this, a Crèche area with toys is provided allowing parents to attend to their needs and participate in the service free from the concern that they may be disturbing others.

St John's is committed to keep safe and protect from harm any child or adult who may be vulnerable. If you need to discuss any concerns in confidence, please approach Rachel Rae or Rebecca Hall (our Safeguarding Officers) or Fr. John or Fr. Andrew. Alternatively you can email safeguarding@stjohn-uppernorwood.org.uk. All conversations will be treated seriously and sensitively.

For the less mobile, there are a few steps up to the main entrance but there is wheelchair access round the side through the North Door.  Once inside, the main areas are fully accessible. The sound system has a hearing aid loop and large print hymn books and service sheets are available.  Coffee, tea and other refreshments are available after the Sunday Mass and we hope that people will stay to meet other members of the congregation and explore the building at their leisure.

The Church and Parish Hall are both available for hire for concerts, recordings, etc by email: bookings@stjohn-uppernorwood.org.uk

 

The church of St John the Evangelist in Auckland Road, Upper Norwood is a Grade 2* listed building and is one of the most important Victorian buildings in South London. 

Under the guidance of the first vicar, William La Trobe Bateman, it was designed by John Loughborough Pearson, possibly the greatest ecclesiastical architect of the Nineteenth century gothic revival.  For old photos, the plans and much more click on "History" above.

Upper Norwood lies a few miles to the north of Croydon. It remains a leafy suburb despite the replacement of some of the large Victorian houses with flats and smaller dwellings.

Throughout the century and a quarter of its existence, St John’s has stood firmly in the catholic “high church” tradition within the Church of England. Music has always been a feature of the regular worship from the time of the first organist A J Eyre, who was also official organist to the newly completed Crystal Palace on the top of the nearby Sydenham Hill.  In recent years this fine building, with its cathedral-like acoustic and superb organ has become a popular venue for concerts, recordings, television and radio broadcasts

 

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