15/08/2026
16th August 2026 WELCOME Dedication
to Festival
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
9.45 a.m. FAMILY EUCHARIST
Collect
Almighty God, to whose glory we celebrate the dedication of this house of prayer: we praise you for the many blessings you have given to those who worship you here: and we pray that all who seek you in this place may find you, and, being filled with the Holy Spirit, may become a living temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Hymns
- We love the place, O God (211)
- Blessed city, heavenly Salem (207)
- Praise to the Holiest in the height (557)
- Be still, for the presence of the Lord (383)
- Now thank we all our God (530)
Readings : Genesis 37 vv 1-4, 12-28
Hebrews 12 vv 18-24
Matthew 21 vv 12-16
Psalm : 122 (please see last page of these Notices)
Post Communion Prayer
Father in heaven, whose Church on earth is a sign of your heavenly peace, an image of the new and eternal Jerusalem: grant to us in the days of our pilgrimage that, fed with the living bread of heaven, and united in the body of your Son, we may be the temple of your presence, the place of your glory on earth, and a sign of peace in the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
9.45 a.m. FAMILY EUCHARIST (Cont.)
Celebrant : Rev. Catrin Engh
Reader : Maureen Jenkins
Intercessions : Tony Grantham
Chalice : Tony Grantham
Sidespeople : Jean Hilton and Bev Varty
Everyone is invited into Gwen’s Corner for refreshments after the service.
The music played before and after the service is offered as part of our worship. Please use it respectfully as a time of preparation before and reflection after the service.
Reflection
It will be 198 years since St. John’s Church was consecrated on 19th August 1828 and as such we remember this today.
We give thanks for those who had the vision to plan and create St. John's Church in this area of Derby, those who have served here during the past 198 years, members of the current congregation and look forward to increasing the mission of the church to the benefit of our local community and any who come through the doors of St. John's.
NEXT WEEK
Monday 7.30 p.m. Social Room in use until 9.00 p.m.
Wednesday 10.00 a.m. “Muddy Boots” until 11.30 a.m. – please see separate notes
Sunday 9.45 a.m. Family Eucharist
23rd August Readings : Exodus 1 v 8 – 2 v 10 Romans 12 vv 1-8
Matthew 16 vv 13-20
Celebrant : Rev. Mina Munns
Reader : Sally Firth
Intercessions : Ellen Smyth
Chalice : Roshini Weinman
Sidespeople : Christine Shelton and Ellen Smyth
Used Postage Stamps for Charity
Pat Gregory continues to support the Bransby Home of Rest for Horses and has asked if people could save used postage stamps and give them to her so she can donate them to this charity. There is a box at the back of church in which your stamps can be placed. Thank you.
Pat Gregory has reported that she has sent a box full of used stamps to the charity and will soon have another box full. Thank you to everyone that donates them
Little Nippers Toddler Group
This year the Little Nippers toddler group from St. Alkmund’s is "on tour" and coming to St. John's in the summer holidays, making use of our garden. We will be putting together a mud kitchen so are appealing for any metal muffin/bun tins that you may not use anymore. May be time to clear out that kitchen cupboard or that compartment under your oven. Also any wooden spoons would be gratefully received. We would also like any plastic bottles. Any donations to Claire or Mina
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday, 19th August 10.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. “Muddy Boots”
(Please also see ‘Little Nippers Toddler Group”)
This will the last such activity and we are looking forward to welcoming children to St. John’s garden once again for crafts, activities and stories. Please spread the word to any young families you may know. There are flyers at the back of church.
Saturday, 29th August 11.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. Open Garden
Tony Grantham is once again opening up his garden to raise funds for St. John’s. There will be refreshments, a plant stall and cake stall.
Tony’s address is : 54 Wilmington Avenue, Alvaston. DE24 0JE
Sunday, 30th August 9.45 a.m. Joint Service at St. John’s with St. Alkmund’s and St. Paul’s
We hope to sing particular favourite hymns at this service. Do you have a favourite and would you be prepared to introduce the hymn and say why you like it? If so, please let Catrin know for her planning of the service. There will be a shared picnic lunch afterwards.
National Heritage Week 2026
As part of National Heritage Week 2026 some early notice for your diaries:-
Saturday/Sunday 12th/13th September Open Church and Student Welcome
Saturday 10.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. Archives and Photos on display
10.30 a.m. History talk on Life in the West End when St. John’s
was built. Local historian Jon Grattidge
Books and Bakes sale, Plant stall, Knit and Natter,
Crochet and Chatter.
Refreshments and Prize Draw tickets on sale.
Sunday 9.45 a.m. Holy Communion for All Ages and Backpack
Service. Refreshments after the service and
Archives on display.
12 Noon Prize Draw
12.30 p.m. Close
Saturday, 19th September Derby West End Churches Heritage Walk led
by Jon Grattidge
12 Noon Meet and Greet at Derby Cathedral
Opportunity to look around the Cathedral (15 minutes)
12.20 p.m. Walk to St. John’s Church (Mill Street)
12.40 p.m. Look around St. John’s (15 minutes)
12.55 p.m. Walk to St. Anne’s Church (Whitecross Street)
1.05 p.m. Look around St. Anne’s (15 minutes)
1.20 p.m. Walk to St. Alkmund’s Church (Kedleston Road)
1.30 p.m. Look around St. Alkmund’s (15 minutes)
1.45 p.m. Walk to St. Mary’s Church (Bridgegate)
1.55 p.m. Look around St. Mary’s (15 minutes)
2.15 p.m. Tea/Coffee available in St. Mary’s Parish Centre
PSALM 122
1 I was glad when they said to me, : ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’
2 And now our feet are standing : within your gates, O Jerusalem;
3 Jerusalem, built as a city : that is at unity in itself.
4 Thither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, : as is decreed for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
5 For there are set the thrones of judgement, : the thrones of the house of David.
6 O pray for the peace of Jerusalem : ‘May they prosper who love you.
7 ‘Peace be within your walls : and tranquillity within your palaces.’
8 For my kindred and companions’ sake : I will pray that peace be with you.
9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God : I will seek to do you good.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
As it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen.
Mission of St. John’s Church
To be a caring community striving to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ
sharing in the love of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit;
and to love our neighbour, having the Eucharist at the centre of our worship
