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.
Latest church news
Letter from the clergy - Friday 9 October 2020
This week, Rev Sue McWhinney looks ahead to our services this coming Sunday and gives us an update on changes to our services in the coming weeks.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 2 October 2020
This week, Rev Sue McWhinney looks ahead to our Harvest celebrations this weekend and reflects on it as a season for us to share the blessings God gives to us so they flow out to touch others.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 25 September 2020
This week, Rev Sue McWhinney thinks our reading on Sunday from St Paul's letter to the Philippians has very sound advice for us as we look ahead to our new vicar arriving and continue to cope with Covid restrictions.
Rev Gareth Howles appointed as new vicar
The Bishop of Leeds has announced that Rev Gareth Howles will be made Priest in Charge of Farsley and will be licensed at a service on 3 December.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 18 September 2020
This week, Rev Sue McWhinney looks ahead to Sunday's service when our Gospel reading explains how Jesus says there is no pecking order in the kingdom of heaven, with grace not only given to those first on the scene but also to those who come to faith later.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 11 September 2020
This week, Rev Sue McWhinney considers the new appreciation we may now have for those people and places that are close by as we have coped with lockdown.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 4 September 2020
This week, Rev Sue McWhinney considers the new appreciation we may now have for those people and places that are close by as we have coped with lockdown.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 28 August 2020
This week, Rev Sue McWhinney looks ahead to the opportunities we have this Autumn to reach out to our community and support people.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 21 August 2020
This week, Rev Sue McWhinney looks ahead to this Sunday when we are able to meet together for a Communion service in church for the first time since March.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 14 August 2020
This week, Rev Sue McWhinney looks ahead to Sunday's service when our service will focus specifically on our children.