St John the Baptist, Grove

02/05/2026

Have you come across our new church publication?

St John's Messenger releases monthly and contains news and articles. Here's the current one on our website:

https://www.groveparishchurch.org.uk/st-johns-messenger/

22/03/2026

BENEFICE HOLY WEEK SERVICES :

Monday 30th March
7.30pm Holy Communion at St James, Hanney

Tuesday 31st March
4.00pm Holy Communion at St James, Denchworth

Wednesday 1st April
10.00am Holy Communion at St John’s, Grove
7.30pm Holy Communion at St Nicholas, Challow

Thursday 2nd April
7.30pm Holy Communion with foot washing at St John’s, Grove

Friday 3rd April
10.00am Good Friday Reflection Service
at St James, Hanney
11.00am W&GCP service on the Green at
end of Vale Avenue, Grove
1.00pm Good Friday Reflection Service
at St Nicholas, Challow
2.00pm Good Friday Reflection Service
at St John’s, Grove
3.00pm Messy Church at St John’s, Grove

17/01/2026

Tomorrow our community boardgames afternoons restart for the year.
From 2-5pm drop in and try some boardgames/card games. Someone will welcome you and guide you towards games you might like. No need to bring anything with you except a willingness to have a go.
Tea/coffee/squash provided.
Children welcome; we have a good selection of games for all ages, though you do need to supervise your children.
Donations appreciated but not required.

11/01/2026

Today is the first of our WARM SPACES lunches for 2026.

We are delighted to offer a Ploughman's
lunch at St John's to the community on the second Sunday of each month from January - April 12-2pm. The lunches are part of the Warm Spaces initiative. All welcome.

02/01/2026

28/12/2025

Just as a reminder, there is no service at St John's today, Sunday 28th December

There is a joint Benefice communion at 10am at St James’, Denchworth.

14/12/2025

Our Christingle services were a beautiful celebration of Christ's light.

Here is Rev Miriam with her 'imperfect' Christingle, part of her inspiring talk about what Christingle teaches us.

17/10/2025

Did you know we run a lovely welcoming toddler and baby group on a Wednesday morning?
Do tell anyone you know with a little one who might enjoy some friendship, tea/coffee & biscuits, and play opportunities during the week. We do a bit of singing and a craft activity each week too.

We run term times 9.15-11.15 in the church hall and sessions are £3, no need to book.

26/07/2025

Reminder: No 10:15am service at St John's tomorrow.

There is instead a 9.30am Patronal service at St James, Hanney.