St John's, Woodley

29/05/2026

Join us this Sunday at 10AM for a special 'Trinity Sunday'. This week, we'll be immersing ourselves in scripture and learning what it means to be 'steeped in the name of' the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We'll also be discovering what a humble cup of tea has to say to the life of the church. So come along and also join us after the service for a lovingly brewed cuppa!

Diocese of Oxford

28/05/2026

Sunlight, vows, and great joy at St John’s today.

Every blessing to the happy couple as they begin married life together.

24/05/2026

“Christ Be Our Light.” Yesterday, 16 candidates were confirmed by the Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd Mary Gregory at St John's, Woodley.

It was such a joyous occasion! Thank you everyone who came along and those who took part—such as those who came in the day before to clean the church, those who organised and served food and drinks after the service, those who decorated, those who worked with the audio, those who wardened the service and all those who have been praying for the candidates. Diocese of Oxford

17/05/2026

Listen to our Vicar, Revd. Mark Nam chatting to Phil Mercer on BBC Berkshire this morning about our Bells Restoration project. You can hear it at either 38:35 and/or 1.54:00.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002w8qm

Diocese of Oxford

12/05/2026

Make sure to mark your diaries. On Sunday 24th May at 4pm, the Bishop of Reading, the Rt Revd. Mary Gregory, will be taking the Confirmation Service here at St. John's Church in Woodley.

We are so thrilled to be joined by two other churches in the Deanery, as 16 candidates will be stepping forward to affirm their faith and receive Communion.

Do come join us. There will be refreshments in the Church Centre after the service.

07/05/2026

What a delight to see our wonderful verger, Lorna Godwin, at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party yesterday. For over 30 years, Lorna has opened her heart and home to vulnerable adults through the charity PSS Shared Lives. We are so proud of Lorna and thrilled that her hard work and dedication has been recognised by His Majesty, King Charles. We can't wait to hear all the stories when Lorna and the girls get back.

Diocese of Oxford

05/05/2026

This Sunday, 10th May is Bubble Church - a Sunday service especially for babies, toddlers, and young families. It's a puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-croissant-fuelled, 30 minute family adventure that happens twice a month on a Sunday morning. Sign up at https://www.stjohnswoodley.com/bubble-church

This Sunday, 24th May is Bubble Church - a Sunday service especially for babies, toddlers, and young families. It's a puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-croissant-fuelled, 30 minute family adventure that happens twice a month on a Sunday morning. Sign up at https://www.stjohnswoodley.com/bubble-church 😁😍🥐

30/04/2026

“Restoring the voice of St John’s Woodley - The community in Woodley has worked together to once again hear the bells of St John’s Anglican Church in Woodley.”

We’re delighted to see our Bell Restoration Project featured by the Diocese of Oxford as we continue our appeal to restore the voice of our church. Our three historic turret bells, cast in 1854, have been silent for several years — but thanks to the generosity and support of so many people, we are getting closer to hearing them ring out once again.

You can read the full Diocese of Oxford story here:
https://www.oxford.anglican.org/news/restoring-the-voice-of-st-johns-woodley.php

Arborfield Bellringers
CCCBR - Central Council of Church Bell Ringers
The Church of England

30/04/2026

It was a real honour for St John’s, Woodley to host this evening’s Reading Deanery Chapter — the first time we’ve done so for many years.

It felt especially fitting to welcome the amazing people of Reading Deanery here for the final Chapter of the triennium, as we gathered in fellowship, prayer, and shared encouragement.

Thank you to all who came, and to everyone who helped make the evening possible.