St. John's Church, Rathfriland

07/06/2026

Holy Communion

31/05/2026

Trinity Sunday

24/05/2026

Ian our Rector writes:

Well somehow I made it round the Edinburgh marathon! Made it over the finish line 13 seconds under the 7 hour mark. It was such a warm day, and I got tired much sooner than I expected, which meant a lot more walking than planned. But the support along the way was incredible, and definitely helped keep me going, along with a few friendly texts! Photo is me with my cousin Helen Boyd. She was about 15 minutes ahead of me, but that’s only because she’s older than I am 😂

Thanks to everyone for the awesome sponsorship. I think between online and in person donations we must be pushing on for £1500. It will be split evenly three ways between Barnardos and the two churches where I minister (St. John's Church, Rathfriland & Drumgooland Parish Church, Ballyward). If by any chance you’d still like to donate, the link is

www.gofundme.com/f/ians-50th-marathon-madness?lid=4tm7sxkzoj6q

Thank you again for all your encouragement and support. It made a massive difference today.

24/05/2026

Church

17/05/2026

Family Service with Baptism

16/05/2026

A message from Ian our Rector:

Hello everyone, I started a fundraiser on GoFundMe and would appreciate your support. Every single share and donation makes a difference and helps me get closer to my goal.

Hi, Ian here. I’m fast approaching the grand milestone of a half century! It’s fair to say that… Ian Linton needs your support for Ian’s 50th Marathon Madness

01/05/2026

Our Diocese hosts occasional 'Encounter' events for women, and the next one is close by in Newcastle. Well worth booking in for this.

We’re heading to the seaside for our next Encounter event on Saturday 6 June when our hosts will be the team at St John’s Newcastle.

18/04/2026

Everyone is welcome to this special service in Ballyward on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Please be praying for the four people being commissioned as Diocesan Readers, among them Eleanor Cochrane.

Bishop David will commission four new Diocesan Readers at a service in Drumgooland Parish Church this coming Tuesday 21 April at 7.30pm.

15/04/2026

A reminder that our first Seniors Lunch is next Friday (24th) at 12.30 p.m. in St John's Hall, John Street (just above the Health Centre). Everyone is welcome, and you don't have to be a member of St John's (or any church) to come. We just ask that you book a place by contacting Shirley by phone or text on 07762 337991. Or drop us a message here on Facebook. Come and enjoy good food and good company together.