St John's Church, Golcar

13/06/2026

It's our All Age service tomorrow at 9.30am, perfect for children and families, why don't you come along, even if it's for the very first time!

11/06/2026

The Church Wardens from both churches with Fr Simon at the swearing in at Halifax Minster. Please pray for us all.

09/06/2026

🎉 Not long to go until our Family & Faith Day at St John’s Church, Golcar on Saturday 20th June! 🎉

Everyone is welcome to join us for this completely free family event.

There’ll be:

⭐ Free buffet
⭐ Bouncy castle
⭐ Glitter tattoos
⭐ Crafts and activities
⭐ Games and challenges
⭐ Faith Explorers Trail

Whether you’re a regular churchgoer, haven’t been to church in years, or have never stepped inside before, we’d love to welcome you. Come along, meet people from the local community, have some fun, and enjoy a free day out with the family.

📅 Saturday 20th June
📍 St John’s Church, Golcar

Bring the children, bring the grandparents, bring your friends. We look forward to seeing you there!

02/06/2026

☕ Did you know?

Every Tuesday at 10:00am, St John’s Church hosts a friendly Coffee Morning, run by our wonderful team of volunteers.

Whether you’re new to the area, looking for company, or simply fancy a cuppa and a chat, you’d be very welcome to join us. There’s no need to book, just come along and enjoy good conversation, refreshments, and a warm welcome.

We’d love to see you Tuesdays at 10:00am at St John’s Church, Golcar.

01/06/2026

Today the Church celebrates "The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth." To read about it in the bible, including Mary's beautiful song, see here https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%201.39%E2%80%9356&version=NRSVUE

We pray for all expectant mothers, especially those in difficult circumstances.

Mary Visits Elizabeth - In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaim...

31/05/2026

Our June Parish Magazine is now available to read online.

Inside you’ll find church news, community updates, upcoming events, reflections, photos, and much more from across our parish family.

You can read it here:

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18033/news/177240/parish-magazine-june-2026/

Why not join us this morning as we celebrate Trinity Sunday?
⛪ 8.00am Traditional Said Holy Communion
⛪ 9.30am Sung Holy Communion

Everyone is welcome.

Our June 2026 Parish Magazine is now available, with news, events and reflections from St John’s Church Golcar.

28/05/2026

In years past the church was hit by lightning. Now we have a lightning conductor. Our prayers are with those who suffered in last night's storm.

24/05/2026

Some photos from our very sunny Whit Walk today.
St John's and St Mark's walking in the light of the Lord!

23/05/2026

Tomorrow's PENTECOST service starts at St John's at 10am, we process down to Longwood and then finish at St Mark's church, followed by lunch in St Mark's Parish Centre 53, Thornhill Road, HD3 4UL.
If you remember, wear something RED!

21/05/2026

The final day of our Thy Kingdom Come prayer walk took in Christ Church Linthwaite, St Barnabas Crosland Moor, St Thomas' Huddersfield, The Jo Cox More in Common Centre at the University, and Huddersfield Parish Church of St Peter. We also joined a Pentecost service with Linthwaite Ardron School.
May our footsteps have been a prayer, our conversations an encounter, and our visits encouragement and inspiration.