BISHOP MARK – travels to Quebec during October to meet with Bishop Denis to discuss twinning the Diocese. 

MOTHERS UNION – meeting on Tuesday 13th October at 2.00 pm in the Parish Room. All welcome. 

ALTAR GUILD and SACRISTY ISSUES - TRAINING DAY - Saturday the 17th of October at Saint Andrew’s Church, Fortrose 10:30am - 2:00pm. Please see Notice Board or Diocesan Web Site for details. 

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE – Monday 26th October at 2.00 pm in the Parish Room. 

DIOCESAN SYNOD – Saturday 31st October. Eucharist at 10.30 am Service of Light 3.45 pm, in the Cathedral - ALL WELCOME. 

TRAIDCRAFT – the next sale at St John’s is November 1st following  the 10.00 am Eucharist. 

COFFEE MORNING – Sat 7th November in the Town Hall. 

VOCATIONS GATHERING - THE DIACONATE - Saturday 7th November 10:30 am - 2:30 pm What is a Deacon? What came first - the priest or the deacon?  A day of discussion and reflection with Bishop Mark  Please confirm that you are interested and planning to attend by 24th October. Location To be announced once numbers attending are confirmed. Contact Canon Mel Langille Phone 01381 622 241 for further details.

FETE PLANNING MEETING - Monday November 9th at 2.00 pm in the Parish Room. 

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - Sunday 15th November following the 10.00 am Eucharist. 

St JOHN’S QUIZ NIGHT – Saturday 21st November at 7.00 pm in the Church Hall, £7.50 admission. Pot Luck Supper. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL ACTIVITY DAY - Saturday 28th November, details to follow. 

BIBLE STUDY GROUP – meet on Wednesday mornings in the Church from 10.45 – noon. All welcome. 

PLAINCHANT CHOIR – meets on Wednesdays at 7.00 pm in the Church. Please contact Father Ron Fleming for details 01309 671101 ALL WELCOME. 

NEW DIOCESAN WEBSITE – the Diocese has a new website www.moray.anglican.org do visit and have a look! 

CLOTHING RECYCLING – St John’s now has a Textile Red Recycling Bin outside the Sacristy Door. Please place any clean clothes, shoes, handbags, underwear, towels, linens, curtains & bed sheets in the bin. Unfortunately we cannot accept duvets, pillows & cushions. St John’s receives 25p a kilo, that is £250 a ton for all that we recycle. The bin is emptied on a regular basis.