St. John the Baptist Church, Barnet

St. John the Baptist Church, Barnet We’re here to welcome everyone, and spread the love of God far and wide! Come visit :)

We are delighted to welcome the High Barnet Chamber Music Festival back to SJB Church for the sixth time this June. Unde...
16/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome the High Barnet Chamber Music Festival back to SJB Church for the sixth time this June. Under the artistic direction of Joshua Ballance, the festival continues to bring outstanding musicians and inspiring repertoire to the heart of Barnet.

Join us on Friday 20 June at 7.30pm at SJB for an evening with the award-winning Elmore Quartet. Winners of the 74th Royal Over-Seas League Annual Music Competition, the quartet has quickly gained recognition for performances at leading venues including Wigmore Hall and regular broadcasts on BBC Radio 3.

Their programme includes music by Benjamin Britten, Dmitri Shostakovich, Rebecca Clarke, Maurice Ravel and Leo Geyer — a rich and compelling journey through 20th-century string quartet music.







History of Allotments – Talk with Kate HarwoodMonday 13 July at 3pm at SJBJoin us for a fascinating talk by landscape hi...
16/06/2026

History of Allotments – Talk with Kate Harwood
Monday 13 July at 3pm at SJB

Join us for a fascinating talk by landscape historian Kate Harwood, exploring the rich history of the allotment movement. From its origins in the mid-17th century, through its rise in popularity in the 19th century, to its role in promoting ideas of Self-Help and Social Justice, this talk will trace the story from the Diggers to the present day.

Free for members; £3 for non-members
No need to book — just come along!
Everyone welcome.

What a brilliant Quiz Night at SJB!Thanks to everyone who joined us—it was a night full of fun, laughter, and great team...
15/06/2026

What a brilliant Quiz Night at SJB!
Thanks to everyone who joined us—it was a night full of fun, laughter, and great teamwork.



Join Us for a Special Evensong at St Paul's Cathedral.We’re delighted to share some wonderful news — on Saturday, 29th A...
12/06/2026

Join Us for a Special Evensong at St Paul's Cathedral.
We’re delighted to share some wonderful news — on Saturday, 29th August at 5pm, the SJB Choir will be singing Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral! This is a truly special occasion and a fantastic achievement for our choir.
If you would like to be part of this memorable moment and travel together with fellow members of the congregation, please contact the parish office by email.
What is Evensong? At St Paul’s, Evensong is considered a treasure of worship — a beautiful, sung Evening Prayer service from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. Lasting around 45 minutes, it offers a peaceful and reflective pause at the close of the day. Worshippers are uplifted by the extraordinary voices of the Cathedral choir, performing carefully chosen choral music as part of each service.

We warmly encourage you to come along, support our choir, and experience this inspiring service in such an iconic setting.
We hope you can join us for this special occasion!

To find out more about the SJB Choir and how to join, please visit our website.









SJB is delighted to invite children aged 7–11 to discover the joy of singing at our FREE Chorister Experience Day on Sun...
12/06/2026

SJB is delighted to invite children aged 7–11 to discover the joy of singing at our FREE Chorister Experience Day on Sunday 28th June at 1pm.
This fun and inspiring day gives children the chance to experience life as a chorister, joining our choir for rehearsals and taking part in our long-standing musical tradition.

On the day, your child will:
Sing with real choristers
Try on choir robes
Play the pipe organ
Go on a treasure hunt
Make a choir puppet
Enjoy refreshments
Take part in Choral Evensong at 4pm

Parents are welcome throughout, and refreshments will be provided. The day is led by our friendly team of DBS-checked staff and experienced musicians.

If your child loves singing and would like to learn more about joining the choir, we would love to welcome you.

Please complete the form below to register: https://www.barnetparishchurch.org.uk/chorister-experience-day-615







St John the Baptist Church, Chipping Barnet, EN5 4BW warmly invites you to celebrate our PATRONAL FESTIVAL on the Feast ...
12/06/2026

St John the Baptist Church, Chipping Barnet, EN5 4BW warmly invites you to celebrate our PATRONAL FESTIVAL on the Feast of the Birth of St John the Baptist.
We will mark this occasion with a Special Evensong with beautiful choral music, followed by refreshments, on Wednesday, 24th June at 6.30pm, at which we are honoured to welcome as our preacher The Rt Revd Jane Mainwaring, Bishop of Hertford.

We look forward to welcoming you.
Your St John the Baptist Family




We’re delighted to host the High Barnet Chamber Music Festival for the sixth time!Join us this Saturday 13th June at 7....
10/06/2026

We’re delighted to host the High Barnet Chamber Music Festival for the sixth time!
Join us this Saturday 13th June at 7.30pm for an inspiring evening as specialist ensemble Mad Song presents a compelling programme exploring the elemental forces of Fire and Water, featuring music from the past 120 years:

Scriabin: Vers la flamme​
Anna Clyne: 1987
Oliver Knussen: Reflection
Richard Causton: Phoenix
Ravel: Une barque sur l'océan
Toru Takemitsu: Rain Tree Sketch II
Tristan Murail: La Barque mystique​

Mad Song are a dynamic ensemble of "expert young players" (The Observer) who specialise in performances of 20th and 21st century music. Founded in 2019 they have become renowned for their committed performances, particularly of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’ Eight Songs for a Mad King, which they have performed around the UK. Their performance at the Aberystwyth Festival was lauded for its 'brutality and raw energy' (David Campbell) and their playing has been described as ‘beyond praise’ (Seen & Heard International).

Tickets: https://www.hbcmf.co.uk/13th-june-mad-song

Join us on 7 June as we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ)—a special day in the Church’s calenda...
01/06/2026

Join us on 7 June as we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ)—a special day in the Church’s calendar when we give thanks for the gift of the Eucharist.

This year, we mark the occasion at SJB with a Teaching Eucharist at 9.30am, offering a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of this central act of Christian worship. During the service, Fr Sam will guide us through the different parts of the liturgy, explaining both their meaning and the theology that underpins them.

Whether you are new to the Eucharist or have attended services for many years, this will be a valuable and enriching experience, helping you to engage more fully in our weekly worship.

All are warmly invited to attend and take part in this celebration and time of learning.




Trinity Sunday at SJB on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 9.30am.You are warmly invited to join us at SJB as we celebrate Trinity S...
26/05/2026

Trinity Sunday at SJB on Sunday 31 May 2026 at 9.30am.

You are warmly invited to join us at SJB as we celebrate Trinity Sunday, a special feast in the Church’s year when we reflect on the mystery and beauty of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
This day invites us to deepen our understanding of God’s presence in our lives and to rejoice in the love that binds the Holy Trinity together — a love we are called to share with the world.
Our celebration will include uplifting worship, meaningful readings, and music that inspires reflection and joy. Whether you are a regular worshipper or visiting for the first time, you will find a warm and welcoming community here.
Come and join us as we celebrate the mystery of God’s life and love.
All are most welcome.




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Barnet
EN54BW

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm
5pm - 8pm

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