Not much doubt now with the new sign.
As you can see the access to the front door is accessible and the railings have been rejuvenated (and protected) with a coat of paint. The interior improvements are coming on at pace.
We warmly welcome everyone to our service, on Wednesday 5 March, led by the Revd Jaimee Summers.
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent.
During the service ashes made from palm crosses are blessed and are used to make crosses on people's foreheads.
The next Munch with Music will be held in the church on 5th March 2025 featuring Robyn Jones, mezzo soprano and Aida Rodriguez Ramos, 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 2nd April 2025, with Andrew Garrido on piano.
This will be a Group Churches event, led by different vicars in our Group of Churches on Wednesdays in Lent in St Lawrence's Church.
It is a reflective and Lectio-themed group, meaning that we will be sitting with the Scriptures prayerfully. No prior knowledge necessary.
Wednesdays 12th March, 19th March, 26th March, 2nd April and 9th April.
7pm: Silent Prayer (optional)
8pm: Psalms Through Lent
After 8 years of service to St John's, John has stepped down as the church organist and choir director. He was given a card, an enormous present and loud appreciative applause.
After the service, drinks and nibbles were served while John cut a 'piano' cake kindly provided by Linda. Many stayed to chat, reminisce and to thank John personally.
Our church organist, John (second from the right), is retiring on 16 February 2025. He has given many years faithful service and will be greatly missed, especially by the choir.
Please try and be in church for the service that Sunday and be part of the celebration of John's time at St John's.
A son of Caterham returned after over a decade to give a scintillating performance with a programme that included compostions from both Bach and Beethoven.
J S Bach (1685-1750)
French Suite No. 3 in B Minor, BWV 814
1. Allemande
2. Courante
3. Sarabande
4. Angloise
5. Minuet & Trio
6. Gigue
Luwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F-Minor, Op. 57, Appassionata
1. Allegro assai
2. Andante con moto
3. Allegro ma non troppo
Christopher set both pieces in context with an enthusiasm and expertise that displayed his talent as a teacher (in Berlin) as well as a pianist. The performance was greatly appreciated and applauded loudly.
Please do come along on 6th February between 9:30am and 11:30am, if you need advice, support, maintenance or batteries for your NHS hearing aids at:
St John's Church Hall
Clareville Rd
Caterham
CR3 6LA.
Contact us at hearherestjohnscaterham@gmail.com
The next Munch with Music will be held in the church on 5th February 2025 featuring Christopher Sayles 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 5th March 2025, with Musicians from Trinity Laban.
Work will be starting Monday 20 January to improve the Church Hall.
A new path suitable for wheelchairs, buggies and those who hate the steps, is being put in from Church Walk to the front door.
Inside the toilets will be reconfigured. The Gents will become a toilet for the disabled, and the Ladies changed to 2 Unisex toilets one opening into the lobby and the other into the area where the coat hooks currently are.
There will always be one toilet available during the works and this will be the one in the Gents to start with. The works will take at least 3 weeks to complete.