St John the Evangelist, Preston, Brighton

08/09/2026

We are all looking forward to welcoming you to our Open Garden on Saturday 12th September between 10 and 3pm. We will be serving refreshments and lots of lovely cakes - all donations in aid of Sussex Historic Churches Trust as it is Ride + Stride. So, please pop in and say hello! You can find out how the garden is coming along and if you would like to help out on the day please come with a pair of gardening gloves. There is always plenty to do. We look forward to welcoming you.

06/09/2026

Eucharist for 12th Sunday after Trinity 06.09.2026

05/09/2026

📰 Good News is the parish magazine of St John the Evangelist, Preston, Brighton

💒 Pick up a copy of the September edition from the church.

👇Or click on the link below to read the September edition now.

https://media.acny.uk/media/news/notice_sheet/2026/09/1855c0e9-b1c7-4643-b9f5-e59642afc7ac.pdf

30/08/2026

Eucharist for Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 30.8.26

23/08/2026

Join us at St John’s church for tea and cakes in our lovely community garden on Saturday 12th September. Entrance on Knoyle Road or London Road.. It is a fundraiser for Sussex Historic Churches Trust. All donations on the day go to this amazing trust that gives back grants to churches for repair and care. From 10-4pm.

16/08/2026

St John's will be open for Ride & Stride on Saturday 12 September.

We look forward to welcoming everyone taking part in this important fundraising event in support of the Sussex Historic Churches Trust, which provides vital grants to help maintain and preserve historic church buildings across Sussex.

While we don't expect church members to take part in the sponsored Ride & Stride event itself (although you're very welcome to do so!), our church garden will be open throughout the day, serving refreshments including tea, coffee, soft drinks and delicious homemade cakes.

Please come along and support this worthwhile cause. All proceeds from refreshments will be donated to the Ride & Stride appeal.

We're also grateful for donations of cakes. If you'd like to help, please speak to our churchwarden, Jane Millitt.

For more information about the Sussex Historic Churches Trust, visit their website. https://www.sussexhistoricchurchestrust.org.uk/

"Whether you're taking part in Ride & Stride or simply fancy tea and cake in the garden, we'd love to see you!"

General information for the Sussex Historic Churches Trust

28/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Pop into St John the Evangelist, Preston, Brighton this Saturday 1 August from 10am on your way to Preston Park and pick up your wristband in exchange for a donation to Martlets Hospice 🏳️‍🌈

☕🧁🚾The church will be open offering refreshments and toilets for all ☕🧁🚾

20/07/2026

A screening of the National Emergency Briefing takes place in a number of places across the country, and there are a number of venues in Brighton showing the film, including Knoyle Hall on Friday 25th September at 7pm. This 50 minute new film is a National Emergency Briefing - a public information initiative to ensure the UK is fully briefed on the climate and nature crisis.
Tickets £2 each. Link is here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/prestonparkcommunityenergy/2352710

The film presents the national implications of climate and nature breakdown - along with credible, positive responses - in a single, accessible account designed for screening in communities across the UK. You can find the Knoyle Hall date and others here

Find a People's Emergency Briefing screening near you, or spot a gap that you can fill by hosting a screening.

20/07/2026

We are delighted to share photos from the Sundays special service when Jessica, Arthur and Ronnie, were all admitted to communion before confirmation. This is a significant step in their journey of faith. They are supported by the church community and we will all be praying for them as they continue in their faith journey and preparation for confirmation. Congratulations to them all. 🙏 The celebration cake was enjoyed by all🎂🍰