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
Prayer for the Nation
The Archbishops of York and Canterbury have called for November to be a month of Prayer for the Nation during the second lockdown and have shared resources to help us unite in prayer.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 6 November 2020
As we find ourselves living in lockdown again, Rev Sue McWhinney commends us all to make November a month of prayer as a practical outworking of our faith.
Public worship suspended at St John's due to latest lockdown
Due to the latest lockdown restrictions announced by the Prime Minister St John’s, like all churches, is now closed for all regular services of public worship until Sunday 6 December at the earliest.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 30 October 2020
This weekend we start a season of remembering and thanksgiving. Rev Sue McWhinney looks ahead to the familiar services which will feel so different this year.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 23 October 2020
Rev Sue McWhinney looks ahead to this Sunday when our services will be looking the two most important commandments shared by Jesus.
Letter from the clergy - Friday 16 October 2020
Rev Sue McWhinney looks ahead to this Sunday and explains why we will be celebrating the festival of St Luke the Evangelist.
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.
