{"id":13,"date":"2019-09-18T20:23:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T19:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stjohnsburystedmunds.co.uk\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2020-02-23T08:58:25","modified_gmt":"2020-02-23T08:58:25","slug":"how-the-building-is-used","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stjohnsburystedmunds.co.uk\/index.php\/how-the-building-is-used\/","title":{"rendered":"St John’s Today"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction<\/h2>\n

When St John’s was built society was very different from today. The upper and middle classes raised funds to build a church providing the lower classes and the poor of the town with access to the established Church.<\/p>\n

There have been many changes since then, in both Church and society, and they are documented here.<\/p>\n

Today St John’s maintains its commitment to providing an open door for all. It provides worship on Sundays and through the week, and its welcoming space is open daily for peace and quiet, prayer and reflection.<\/p>\n

Ethos<\/h2>\n

St John\u2019s is part of the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion family of churches. It is part of the Lark Valley and North Bury Team Ministry and a member of the local inter-denominational Churches Together.<\/p>\n

We stand in the affirming catholic tradition and adopt an inclusive stance, gathering as a worshipping community which seeks to welcome and include all\u00a0<\/em>God\u2019s children: young and old, black and white, gay and straight, male and female.<\/p>\n

St John\u2019s aims to create a space where everyone can meet to worship, to explore, to question and to learn.\u00a0You can discover here the Christian way of life – willing to share sorrow, joy and laughter – through prayer and worship, discussion and friendship.<\/p>\n

St John\u2019s is committed to Christian hospitality and service, to solidarity with the poor and marginalised, to thankful giving and to the stewardship of God\u2019s creation.<\/p>\n

\"\"Worship through the week<\/h2>\n

Our aim is to provide worship which is open and approachable, using all the resonance of Christian tradition and sacraments<\/a> to address the senses and lift the spirits of those taking part.\u00a0 As appropriate, we use music, symbolism, candles, incense and vestments.<\/p>\n

The Eucharist<\/a> is central to worship at St John’s, with the main focal point being our Parish Mass on Sundays at 11am, which is followed by coffee.\u00a0 Regular weekday Eucharists are on Mondays at 6pm, Wednesdays at 9.30am (also followed by coffee) and Fridays at 7.30am.<\/p>\n

Services, including the Daily Offices<\/a> take place throughout the week across the North Bury and Lark Valley Churches and there are additional Eucharists here on Saints\u2019 Days<\/a> and special occasions.<\/p>\n

We also offer A Quiet Space\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 half an hour of quiet meditation or reflection – on Tuesdays at 6pm. Prayers for Healing<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>follow the 11am Parish Mass on the third Sunday of the month. On Sunday evenings Prayer Book Evensong\u00a0<\/em>or worship involving music from Iona<\/em><\/a>, Taiz\u00e9<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or around the world may be offered at 6pm.\u00a0 A service of\u00a0Stations of the Cross<\/em><\/a>\u00a0is held at 6pm on Fridays during Lent. Our\u00a0Walsingham Cell<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>meets each month for a Solemn Mass or a pilgrimage.<\/p>\n

Please see the noticeboards or our website<\/a> for full details and updates.<\/p>\n

In the church<\/h2>\n

The Blessed Sacrament<\/a> is reserved in the Lady Chapel as a focus of devotion and so that Holy Communion can be taken to the sick and housebound.<\/p>\n

Please feel free to look around \u2013 our guide books are available on the bookstall.\u00a0 One of these is a sketch book for children. There is a Bible for you to read and a prayer board and candles are available for your own prayers.<\/p>\n

Don’t miss Iain McKillop’s Stations of the Cross<\/em><\/a>, beginning near the organ.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Gospel Imprint\u00a0<\/em>leaflets about Christian life and faith are displayed for you to browse through or take away.<\/p>\n

\"\"Can we help you? \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Members of our clergy team are available to visit people, for spiritual direction<\/a>, including confession, and for informal chats about the Christian faith, our Church community and its activities.<\/p>\n

You may want to ask about Baptism<\/a> or Confirmation<\/a>, or about getting married<\/a> or other relationship celebrations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please see the noticeboards within the church or our website<\/a> for contact details.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Daily Offices<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Sacraments<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Baptism or Christening<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Eucharist<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Altar<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Font<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Blessed Sacrament<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Confirmation<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Marriage<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Relationship Celebrations<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Healing<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Holy Orders<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Spiritual Direction<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Saint's Day<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Stations of the Cross<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Iona<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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Taiz\u00e9<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>
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The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham<\/h2><\/div><\/a><\/div>