Along with the very lively creatures that came for a blessing today, were pictures of much loved passed on pets and cuddly pets some of who appeared in the story of Noah's Ark.
All received the same blessing as we remembered all God's creatures and our responsibilities to care for them.
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The next Munch with Music will be held in the church on 7th October 2026 featuring Anthony Wilson on the church organ.
You are invited to bring your own ‘Munch’.
Admission is free, donations are welcome.
Coffee, tea and biscuits from 12:15pm, with the performance starting at 12:45pm and lasting about 45 minutes.
The following Munch will be on 4th Novemberber 2026, with Musicians from Trinity Laban.
An informal, short service to celebrate the animals in our lives. All ages and species welcome.
Sunday 4 October at 10am in the church.
Forest Church at St Johns last Saturday (1 August) explored bugs.
A time to celebrate God's creation.
All sessions are free, on Saturdays at 3pm, at Caterham School Pre-Prep Outdoor Learning
Area, which is next to the pre-prep car park.
• 1st August: BUGS & the little details of God's creation
• 29th August: Footprints & Next Steps
Bible Study Home Groups
Sundays after Church Coffee in the Church Hall, 28 June - 2 August
An introduction to Mark's Gospel over 6 weeks. Each session lasts approximately an hour and you do not need prior knowledge of the Bible.
Home Groups will be back in November for our next series after this one.
The next Munch with Music will be held in the church on 1st July 2026 featuring Jane Falkner on violin and Esther Cavett on piano.
You are invited to bring your own ‘Munch’.
Admission is free, donations are welcome.
Coffee, tea and biscuits from 12:15pm, with the performance starting at 12:45pm and lasting about 45 minutes.
The following Munch will be on 7th October 2026, with the North Downs Consort.
Since INDIG+O last visit to St John's there has been a considerable change in the line up which now is:
The programme of music was:
Evocative, nostalgic, wistful, joyous and varied, it seems that though INDIG+O changes, it pretty much stays wonderfully the same (with a bit of inter-generational banter thrown in).
From the numbers who went forward to speak and inspect the instruments, it's obvious that the harmonious relationship between the group and St John's is highly enjoyed and needs to be renewed in the future.