St John's Church Newport Barnstaple

10/06/2026

👶BUBBLE CHURCH COMING TO BISHOPS TAWTON 👧

Bubble Church is a Sunday church service especially for babies, toddlers, and young families.

It's a puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-croissant-fuelled,
30 minute kids and families adventure.

Book your place today:
https://www.bubblechurch.org/

Bubble Church Diocese of Exeter Sharon Children's Mission Enabler St John's Church Newport Barnstaple Bishops Tawton Church

07/06/2026

Don't forget Mini Music is back tomorrow
11am - 12.30 Just the thing for your little ones
Give it a try at St John's Church Newport Barnstaple
On Tuesday we will be sharing some NEWS about Bubble Church happening next Sunday at Bishops Tawton Church

04/06/2026

This Volunteers' Week, we want to say a huge, heartfelt thank you to every single person who gives their time, energy, and love to make St John's Church Newport Barnstaple the welcoming, hope‑filled community it is.

From the quiet, unseen acts of service to the big, visible moments — every contribution matters.
Our church simply wouldn’t be the same without you.

To all who…
🤲welcome at the door
☕️make coffee and wash up
🖍️lead and support children’s groups
💐arrange flowers
🧽🪣clean, garden, and care for our buildings
👥serve on PCC and teams
🎧run tech, sound, and livestream
🙏read, pray, and lead worship
🫂support pastoral care
🌟help at events, fundraisers, and community outreach

…thank you. You are a blessing to this church and to our wider community.

This week, we celebrate you — your kindness, your generosity, and the way you quietly reflect God’s love in all you do.
We are so grateful.

“Serve one another humbly in love.” — Galatians 5:13
Diocese of Exeter The Church of England Sharon Children's Mission Enabler

26/05/2026

🐦‍⬛Experience the power of Mendelssohn’s Elijah!

A dramatic, uplifting evening of music and storytelling — right here at John's Church Newport Barnstaple
Tickets £15 — all welcome 🎶✨

We’re excited to host a special performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah — a powerful and moving musical retelling of the prophet Elijah’s story.
With stunning choruses and beautiful solo moments, it promises to be an unforgettable evening.

Saturday 4th July at 7.30pm
TICKETS: Adults £15; Youths £7.50
Available from
North Devon Choral Society Members
Barnstaple - Tarka Books
Bideford - Walter Henry's Bookshop
Torrington Jewellers
St John's Church Newport Barnstaple
or call 07414 255500

24/05/2026

🌞 SHINE JESUS SHINE 🌞
Well, the sun came out for Pentecost in North Devon. Thank you to all who joined us St John's Church Newport Barnstaple this morning to celebrate 🙏
There was was only a small slice of the Pentecost cake left.
Diocese of Exeter The Church of England Sharon Children's Mission Enabler

23/05/2026

👏WELL DONE TEAM 👏
The flower team have arranged all flowers ready for Pentecost service tomorrow morning at 9.30am
All welcome 🙏
St John's Church Newport Barnstaple Diocese of Exeter Bishops Tawton Church

20/05/2026

🔥 Pentecost – Come, Holy Spirit! 🔥

This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost, the day the Holy Spirit filled the disciples with courage, hope, and a message that reached every nation. It’s often called the birthday of the Church — a moment when God’s love burst out into the world in a new and powerful way.

We’d love you to join us as we remember that same Spirit at work in our church and community today.
Whether you’re a regular, returning, or brand new — you are so welcome.

🕊️ Pentecost Service
📅 Sunday at 9.30am
⛪ St John's Church Newport Barnstaple
💬 “Come, Holy Spirit” — a prayer for us all

Let’s celebrate together the hope, joy, and life that God breathes into His Church. ❤️

12/05/2026

🙏ASCENTION DAY SERVICE🙏

As we approach Ascension Day, we remember the moment Jesus returned to the Father, leaving His disciples with both a blessing and a promise.

This Thursday we’ll be exploring that promise and what it means for us today as followers, worshippers, and a church family.

You’re warmly invited to join us at St John's Church Newport Barnstaple at 7pm.

St John's Church Newport Barnstaple Bishops Tawton Church Diocese of Exeter

06/05/2026

Thank you North Devon Gazette

The Reverend Alison Hope has been officially installed as the new vicar for the St John the Baptist churches of Newport and Bishops Tawton