Parish of St James & St John, Longton

Parish of St James & St John, Longton We are a friendly, welcoming church serving a large area of Longton, one of the six pottery towns of Stoke-on-Trent.

Originally two parishes, St John the Baptist and St James the Less, the one parish was created when St John's Church was closed and subsequently demolished because of subsidence. Later, a new rectory was built on the St John's site, including an oratory chapel, thus maintaining a church presence on the site. More recently, the parish has joined with the parish of Holy Trinity, Meir, forming the new United Benefice of Longton and Meir.

This week's Parish Prayer List:June 14th: Carroll Drive and Duke Street;15th: Our Social Workers;16th: Royston Walk and ...
14/06/2026

This week's Parish Prayer List:

June 14th: Carroll Drive and Duke Street;
15th: Our Social Workers;
16th: Royston Walk and Sloan Way;
17th: Hollings Street and Linnburn Road;
18th: Children in the care of the Local Authority;
19th: Blackheath Close and Carron Street;
20th: Rutland Road and Solway Grove.

Lord God, you have taught us that we are members of one another and that none of us lives to themselves alone:
We thank you for the community of which we are part; for those who share with us in its activities, and for all who serve its varied interests.
Help us, as we have opportunity, to make our contribution to the community and to learn to be good neighbours, that by love we may serve one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.

This week in our Parish:
Sunday: 11.00am Sung Eucharist; 6.30pm Sung Evensong.
Monday: 1.00-4.00pm Knit and Natter (activity area).
Tuesday: 5.00pm and 7.00pm Slimming World (activity area).
Wednesday: 10.30am Eucharist (Oratory Chapel, Rutland Road).
Thursday: 6.00pm Rainbows & Brownies, 7.00pm Guides (activity area).
7.00pm Choir Practice (in Church).

(Photo: Smithys Sky Stuff)

Today is the 2nd Sunday after Trinity.Lord, you have taught usthat all our doings without love are nothing worth:send yo...
14/06/2026

Today is the 2nd Sunday after Trinity.

Lord, you have taught us
that all our doings without love are nothing worth:
send your Holy Spirit
and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love,
the true bond of peace and of all virtues,
without which whoever lives is counted dead before you.
Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ’s sake,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

This week in our Parish:

Sunday 14th June - 2nd Sunday after Trinity:
11.00am Sung Eucharist; 6.30pm Sung Evensong.
Monday: 1.00pm to 4.00 pm Knit and Natter (activity area).
Tuesday: 5.00pm and 7.00pm Slimming World (activity area).
Wednesday: 10.30 Eucharist in the Oratory Chapel, Rutland Road.
Thursday: 6.00pm Brownies and Rainbows, 7.00pm Guides (activity area).
7.00pm Choir practice (in church).

Photo: the upper part of the East window in St James' Church, depicting women of the Old Testament.

Our Parish Prayer Diary for this week:June 7th: Manse Close and Neath Close;8th: Allensmore Avenue and Banbury Street;9t...
07/06/2026

Our Parish Prayer Diary for this week:
June 7th: Manse Close and Neath Close;
8th: Allensmore Avenue and Banbury Street;
9th: Local Councillors;
10th: Larkin Avenue and Marriott Street;
11th: Hemmingway Road and King Street;
12th: The Hot House;
13th: Skye Close and Weston Coyney Road.

Lord God, you have taught us that we are members of one another and that none of us lives to themselves alone:
We thank you for the community of which we are part; for those who share with us in its activities, and for all who serve its varied interests.
Help us, as we have opportunity, to make our contribution to the community and to learn to be good neighbours, that by love we may serve one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.

This week in our Parish:
Sunday 7th June – 1st Sunday after Trinity:
11.00am Sung Eucharist; 6.30pm Sung Evensong.
Monday: 1.00pm to 4.00 pm Knit and Natter (activity area).
Tuesday: 5.00pm and 7.00pm Slimming World (activity area).
Wednesday: 10.30 Eucharist in the Oratory Chapel, Rutland Road.
Thursday: 6.00pm Brownies and Rainbows, 7.00pm Guides (activity area).
7.00pm Choir practice (in church).

Photo: Mark Degg.

Today is the First Sunday after Trinity; we are now in the 'green' season, or 'ordinary time'.O God,the strength of all ...
07/06/2026

Today is the First Sunday after Trinity; we are now in the 'green' season, or 'ordinary time'.

O God,
the strength of all those who put their trust in you,
mercifully accept our prayers
and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature
we can do no good thing without you,
grant us the help of your grace,
that in the keeping of your commandments
we may please you both in will and deed;
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.

This week in our Parish:
Sunday 7th June – 1st Sunday after Trinity:
11.00am Sung Eucharist; 6.30pm Sung Evensong.
Monday: 1.00pm to 4.00 pm Knit and Natter (activity area).
Tuesday: 5.00pm and 7.00pm Slimming World (activity area).
Wednesday: 10.30 Eucharist in the Oratory Chapel, Rutland Road.
Thursday: 6.00pm Brownies and Rainbows, 7.00pm Guides (activity area).
7.00pm Choir practice (in church).

06/06/2026

Look what’s arrived at Longton Library!

🎹 We’re one of just five authorities who were successful in their bid for these digital pianos from the Lang Lang International Music Foundation

Everyone is welcome to try them. Whether you’re looking to practice your piano skills or learn for the first time, anyone can give them a go.

🎧 Don’t worry – they come with headphones, so library users won’t be disturbed.

Our libraries have lots more than just books - visit https://orlo.uk/RjF2d to learn more about what’s available .

Our Parish Prayer Diary for this week:May 31st: All parents;June 1st: For strength to resist temptation;2nd: Kendrick S...
31/05/2026

Our Parish Prayer Diary for this week:

May 31st: All parents;
June 1st: For strength to resist temptation;
2nd: Kendrick Street and Lamotte Close;
3rd: Our Police Officers;
4th: Sedgley Walk and Thirlmere Grove;
5th : Evesham Way and Fife Street;
6th: Local Solicitors and Lawyers.

Lord God, you have taught us that we are members of one another and that none of us lives to themselves alone:
We thank you for the community of which we are part; for those who share with us in its activities, and for all who serve its varied interests.
Help us, as we have opportunity, to make our contribution to the community and to learn to be good neighbours, that by love we may serve one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Our Parish this week:
11.00am Sung Eucharist; 6.30pm Sung Evensong.
Monday: 1.00pm to 4.00 pm Knit and Natter (activity area).
Tuesday: 5.00pm and 7.00pm Slimming World (activity area).
Wednesday: 10.30 Eucharist in the Oratory Chapel, Rutland Road.
Thursday: 6.00pm Brownies and Rainbows, 7.00pm Guides (activity area).
7.00pm Choir practice (in church).
Saturday: 10.00am to 1.00pm Table Top Sale (activity area).

Photo: Geoff Prince.

Today is Trinity Sunday, when we reflect that God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit - three persons in one God. We send fra...
31/05/2026

Today is Trinity Sunday, when we reflect that God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit - three persons in one God. We send fraternal greetings to to our friends at Holy Trinity Church, Meir - part of our joint benefice of Longton and Meir.

Almighty and everlasting God,
you have given us your servants grace,
by the confession of a true faith,
to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity
and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity:
keep us steadfast in this faith,
that we may evermore be defended from all adversities;
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.

This week in our Parish:
11.00am Sung Eucharist; 6.30pm Sung Evensong.
Monday: 1.00pm to 4.00 pm Knit and Natter (activity area).
Tuesday: 5.00pm and 7.00pm Slimming World (activity area).
Wednesday: 10.30 Eucharist in the Oratory Chapel, Rutland Road.
Thursday: 6.00pm Brownies and Rainbows, 7.00pm Guides (activity area).
7.00pm Choir practice (in church).
Saturday: 10.00am to 1.00pm Table Top Sale.

Photo: Geoff Prince

TWO WEEKS TO GO!It's only two weeks until our table top sale - come along and grab a bargain, while supporting your Par...
24/05/2026

TWO WEEKS TO GO!
It's only two weeks until our table top sale - come along and grab a bargain, while supporting your Parish Church!
There are a few tables still available - only £8 to sell your stuff. Contact Mary on 07944 706322 to book.
BE THERE!

Our Parish Prayer Diary for this week:May 24th: Priorfield Close and Sorrento Way;25th: Our Parish and the Clergy assist...
24/05/2026

Our Parish Prayer Diary for this week:

May 24th: Priorfield Close and Sorrento Way;
25th: Our Parish and the Clergy assisting during our vacancy;
26th: Sutherland Road and Auden Place;
27th: Baron Street and Barbrook Avenue;
28th: Our Churchwardens;
29th: All those who assist in leading our worship;
30th: Abercorn Street and Bathurst Street.

Lord God, you have taught us that we are members of one another and that none of us lives to themselves alone:
We thank you for the community of which we are part; for those who share with us in its activities, and for all who serve its varied interests.
Help us, as we have opportunity, to make our contribution to the community and to learn to be good neighbours, that by love we may serve one another; for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.

This week in our Parish:
Sunday: 11.00am Parish Eucharist; 6.30pm Evensong.
Monday: 1.00-4.00pm Knit and Natter (activity area).
Tuesday: 5.00pm and 7.00pm Slimming World (activity area).
Wednesday: 10.30am Eucharist (Oratory Chapel, Rutland Road).
Thursday: 6.00pm Rainbows & Brownies, 7.00pm Guides (activity area).

Today is the Feast of Pentecost, fifty days after Easter, when we remember God's sending of the Holy Spirit, the 'comfor...
24/05/2026

Today is the Feast of Pentecost, fifty days after Easter, when we remember God's sending of the Holy Spirit, the 'comforter', to the disciples. We pray today that the Holy Spirit will be active in our lives and in the Church, and that we will be responsive to God's call to us .

This week in our Parish:
Sunday 24th May - Pentecost Sunday:
11.00am Parish Eucharist; 6.30pm Evensong.
Monday: 1.00pm to 4.00 pm Knit and Natter (activity area).
Tuesday: 5.00pm and 7.00pm Slimming World (activity area).
Wednesday: 10.30 Eucharist in the Oratory Chapel, Rutland Road.
Thursday: 6.00pm Brownies and Rainbows, 7.00pm Guides (activity area).

(Photo: St John's Oratory Chapel, Rutland Road, dressed in red for Pentecost).

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Longton

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