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As you can see from the 'fixture list' above and the descriptions below, we have a fair selection of services which we have found suit most tastes and you are assured of a very warm welcome at any of them. Both Hymn sheets and Orders of Service are usually available in large print - so if you need them please ask.

Holy Communion (Sunday 8.00 am)
This is said communion from the book of common prayer

Sung Eucharist (Sunday 11.15 am)
Our sung eucharist is from common worship and has input from both the clergy and the congregation. We usually sing five hymns, the processional, the collection, two during the giving of communion and a recessional. We also have a sung Psalm and certain parts of the service are also sung. All is from an easy to follow service booklet complete with music sheets and of course the hymn book. The service booklet is available in large print.

Family Service 11.15 am (usually fourth Sunday of the month)
Family service is a lovely service with young people in mind and is largely run by the St. John's primary school children (with a little help from the adults). It usually follows a theme and often has the youngsters processing around the church carrying banners (the younger members of the congregation with mother's in tow). It's all good fun and well worth trying for yourself.

Sung Matins 11.15 am (Fifth Sunday of the month)
By virtue of the fact that this is only on a fifth Sunday of the month, it is not a monthly service but is does attract a goodly following with members of the congregation now travelling from other Parishes to take part.
We are extremely lucky that our clergy realise that certain members of the choir have far better singing voices than themselves and therefore are willing to give over their 'singing' parts to those endowed with better voices. Perhaps this is why it is becoming a popular service.

Compline every 2nd, 4th and if possible 5th Tuesday of the month at 8.00 pm
This service from the book of common worship is held in a parishioners home, usually at 1, Church Fields, Keele, and whilst not solely, it is usually conducted by the vicar. It is a most informal service with a general chat before hand on a given subject from the gospel, where everybody can have their say. On occasions the service is conducted by the host or another nominated person.

Holy Communion (Thursday 7.30pm)
Our sister Church of St. Lukes, in Silverdale has a simple half hour service of Holy Communion on a Thursday evening, this is completely said with no hymns and is an ideal service for those who cannot make it to church on Sunday's.

And then of course
There is the St John's Fellowship which is a follow on from the Alpha courses run at St. John's and is held on the second Wednesday evening of the month at a member's house. The evening starts with a meal and is followed by bible study and discussions in a very relaxed atmosphere. Please contact us for the dates and venues.

We believe that all services should be for the congregation, so please come and join us!

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St John's Fellowship

The St. John's Fellowship is a follow up from the Alpha Courses run at St. John's and meets on the second Wednesday of each month for a buffet meal followed by Bilble study and discussion.
The atmosphere is very open minded and new members are always welcome. Please contact us for further details.