St John's had a wonderful Christingle service, with a focus on the red ribbon that encircles the Christingle and God's love for us as individuals, church family, and our wider community. Read more...
The Caversham Community Café (3Cs) in St John’s Church was inspected by Reading Borough Council recently and is happy to announce that they have retained their ‘5 (very good)’ rating for food hygiene. It was a red-letter day for our volunteers in another way too: it was one of the busiest days we’ve ever had! As well as our regular customers, we welcomed people from the seated exercise group who meet in the church from 10.15am to 10.45am most Tuesdays. The café is also popular with members of the baby and toddler group, (held in... Read more...
On Sunday 29 October, 2023, a team from Churches Together in Caversham ran their first ever united LIGHT PARTY! It offered an alternative celebration to Halloween, allowing families to choose to come and celebrate light and remember our call to shine as lights in the world for God's glory (Matthew 5: 16). Read more...
A cause for celebration!
Many years ago, when Stephen and Christine Rowe were ministers at St John’s, a project was begun to create some embroidered kneelers for the altar rail step that reflected the beauty and character of Caversham and honoured the Lord’s goodness to us. For various reasons the project stalled, but in Febuary 2018 St John’s Church Leadership Team decided the project should be completed. Under the leadership of Pat Jones, a small team of embroiderers have completed the kneelers, and they look fantastic! We are also very grateful for a donation received towards the... Read more...
A new crossing over the River Thames lived up to its name as the Bishop of Reading, Andrew Proud, led a transfer of worshippers across Christchurch Bridge from Reading to Caversham. The group of 15, from Greyfriars in the town centre, have joined the evolving community at St John the Baptist, Lower Caversham. Read more...
Taking time over a quiet coffee can be just the thing but sometimes a chance to chat can make all the difference. Chat Mats at the 3Cs Café in St John’s Church on Gosbrook Road ensure both are available every Tuesday morning. Read more...
On a beautifully sunny afternoon, St John's held a Mother's Day tea for the local community, an opportunity to bless mothers. Donkeys Buffy and Solo were outside, their panniers loaded with posies of flowers. The church filled up with families, enjoying a cup of tea and a scone or homemade cake. There were crafts for the children who made gifts or cards to give to their mum. Read more...
