Latest church news

These are the latest updates from St. John's Church. The most recent updates are at the top of the page.

You can read the latest church notice sheets as well as other updates for those living in the Parish.


Appeal for gifts for families in need this Christmas

On Advent Sunday we will be collecting unwrapped gifts to be donated to families which are facing a difficult Christmas this year.

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Date for licensing service for new vicar announced

Our new Priest-in-charge, Rev Nathanael Poole, will be licensed at a service at St John's Church in Farsley in mid February.

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Rev Nathanael Poole appointed as new Priest-in-charge

A new Priest-in-charge has been appointed to St John's Church in Farsley. Rev Nathanael Poole will join the Parish after working most recently in Frizinghall and the city centre of Bradford.

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New appointment for Rev Gareth Howles

The Bishop of Leeds has announced that our vicar, Rev Gareth Howles, has been appointed Priest in Charge of Pudsey Parish Church.

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Will you be the best at beetle?

We're raising money for our new heating system with a beetle tournament this Friday.

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Going 'Under The Sea' for summer club

This year we are going 'Under The Sea' as our summer club for primary school children looks at the story of Jonah and the Whale.

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Strawberry Tea

Celebrate summer at our Strawberry Tea between 3pm and 5pm on Saturday 8 July.

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The Great St John's Spring Clean

If there's one thing that spring is good for it's having a big clear out of junk and giving things a really good clean and that's what we are getting ready for here at St John's.


Gareth kicks off in football event to highlight climate action

Our vicar, Gareth, is kicking off in a football event as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the climate crisis, using tbe sport to highlight practical steps that can be taken to reduce our impact on the planet.


Do you make a good cup of coffee?

We are looking for volunteers who can help with the drinks after our Sunday services. We are also looking for people who might be able to help with our Sunday School and parent and toddler groups.

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