Spring Anthems
Our communion anthems over the next few weeks follow a theme of Walking with Jesus and span a range of composers and styles. This week features the American composer and arranger Moses Hogan, in an expressive work where the a cappella chorus accompanies a tenor soloist beseeching Jesus to walk with us through the trials and troubles of life.
Ben Collyer in Concert
Ben Collyer’s final college recital is on 14th June at the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall at the Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, SW7 2BS. It takes place at 6.15pm and features music by Bach, Watkins, Duruflé, Karg-Elert & a world premiere by Francis Pott. Admission is free.
Ben is also appearing in this year’s proms on 25th August 7.30pm at the Royal Albert Hall when he will play the organ as part of a group of students from London and Helsinki performing Holst’s The Planets. Tickets are available via the BBC Proms website.
Calling all chocolate lovers!
London Chocolate Company Visit
19th June, 6.30pm
On Wednesday 19th June at 6.30pm we have the opportunity to visit the London Chocolate Company on Connaught Street who have agreed to open up especially for us that evening. During the visit we will be shown around the factory, given the opportunity to make our own bars of chocolate, then have a chocolate tasting along with a glass of champagne.
Spaces are strictly limited to 17 people and the ticket price is £27.00 per head. Please contact Alex for more information.
7th July 2024
Jazz mass, 10am
Summer is here, Wimbledon is in full swing – what could be better than a festive jazz mass on a July Sunday morning? The choir, accompanied by double bass, will sing Nick Miller’s Jazz Mass No 1, written especially for St John’s! This is a world premier – you won’t want to be late on THIS Sunday!
St John’s Summer Barbecue
The 10am service on 7th July is followed by our summer barbecue in the gardens behind the church. Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for children. St John’s provides the meat and dessert; you are asked to bring a salad. Sign up on the sheet in the porch or by e-mailing Bryan at parishadmin@stjohns-hydepark.com, making sure you let us know how many will be in your party and what salad you will be bringing.
Safeguarding at St John’s
Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is a priority at St John’s. The Parochial Church Council (PCC) carries out an annual review of the parish’s Safeguarding Policy and the current policy is available in the porch and on the parish website. Safeguarding concerns can be raised in the first instance with the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Mary Langford.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Book Club
St John’s Book Club met recently to discuss Scarborough by Canadian author Catherine Hernandez, which was a popular choice. They have chosen their next book – the thriller Trust No One by New Zealand author Paul Cleave – and will meet to discuss it on 17th June. For further information about the book club, please speak to Irwin Nazareth.
Giggles and Gossip
Thursdays, 9.30-11am
Giggles & Gossip, a playgroup for parents with babies and toddlers, meets on Thursday mornings. There is soft play available and the club will also consist of crafts and a story time in which parents and children can take part.
