In response to God's love in Christ Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek to be
Christ's love in action
Meetings and activities at Saint John's Church, Rowlands Castle
Regular Sunday services
Time Day of month Service
8 am Every Sunday Holy Communion
10 am 1st Sunday All - age
2nd Sunday Morning Worship
3rd Sunday Holy Communion
4th & 5th Sunday Morning Worship
3.30 pm 1st Sunday Evening Prayer
What's on at Saint John's?
The A-Z listing (to the right) gives an overall guide to the various meetings and activities that are available at Saint John's right now.
For dates of specific events, view the Calendar
A – Z Activities Guide
Activity What happens email contact
Alpha An excellent course for those interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. If interested in joining the next course, contact Lizzy Gradidge on 023 9241 2241 or use the email contact. Lizzy Gradidge
Blue Moon Café A place for people of any age to drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and pastries – Mondays, 9 - 11.30 a.m. in the church centre Buffy Langdown
Church Centre An attractive venue for both church and secular meetings. If you would like to book the Centre for an event or function, please contact Ian Hewitt on 023 9241 2941 or use the email contact. Ian Hewitt
Church Office Located in the church centre, the office is open from 9 am - 1 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. Tel: 023 9241 0111 Chris Woods
Listening & Healing If you would like thr opportunity to receive pastoral support over a longer period of time, in complete confidence, please contact Rev. Dr Dennis Lloyd 023 9241 2605
Giving and stewardship Please ask how you can play your part in giving your offering in the most effective way - contact Owen Pike on 023 9241 2612
Growth Groups These are small study groups, who meet in various homes for times of study, worship and friendship on a weekday evening. If you would like to join a group, contact Mandy Monahan on 023 9241 3260 or use the email contact. Mandy Monahan
Library Open after each Sunday service, the lending library stocks a wide range of best sellers, biographies and other books relevant to living the Christian life in today's world. Contact Ann Mitchell on 023 9263 1708 Ann Mitchell
Little Fishes An informal, relaxed and welcoming group for children, where mums can come and chat, and children can socialise with others from the village. Contact Buffy Langdown on 023 9241 3172 Buffy Langdown
'Love to read' group Meet on the 4th Monday of each month to discuss a selected book monthly chosen by the members. If you'd like to know more, contact Christine McLeish (023 9241 3575) or Ann Mitchell (023 9263 1708). Ann Mitchell
Marriage courses Marriage preparation evenings are available and Tim and Sarah Barton run occasional 'Marriage Courses' Contact them on 023 9264 6527
Media Resources Did you miss a service? CD's of the 10 am service are available on request - contact John Skinner on 023 9248 6154 or use the email contact. John Skinner
Men's Breakfast Meeting occasionally on Saturday mornings, at 8 am, this is an opportunity for the men to have an informal get together, to talk about subjects of mutual interest. For more info contact Bill Wilson on 023 9241 2405 or use the email contact. Bill Wilson
Ministry & Gifts Want to get involved? If you can offer time or talents to help in any way towards the life of the church family, talk to Carol Milford on 023 9241 2321 or use the email contact. Carol Milford
Mission Outreach Interested in in helping with local social action projects or sharing your faith in our community (in all sorts of ways!), contact Lizzy Gradidge on 023 9241 2241 or use the email contact. Lizzy Gradidge
Spring Harvest and
New Wine
If you would like to join with other members of the church family at either of these refreshing and encouraging Christian events, please contact Nigel Foss on 023 9232 6484 (Spring Harvest / Easter) or Anne McCabe on 023 9241 3402 New Wine / August), or use the email contacts. Nigel Foss

Anne McCabe

Pastoral care If you know someone who would like pastoral support or if you would like a cuppa and a chance to chat, please contact Brian & Doris Tucker on 023 9259 1523 or use the email contact Brian & Doris Tucker
Prayer Support Prayer and people matter at Saint John's. There is a prayer & intercessions book available for prayer requests, prayer during the Sunday services and a Prayer Ministry team who will pray with you or on behalf of someone else on request. Please contact Peter Coe on 023 9246 6846 or use the email contact. Peter Coe
Social events Social events of all shapes & sizes for all the church family - very informal and great fun, so do join in! Contact Dave and Christine Woods on 023 9236 7197 or use the email contact. David & Christine Woods
Retreat days A chance to take time out and make space for God. Watch out for news on these special days on the church Information Centre notice boards.
Weddings, Baptisms & Funerals For information about these special occasions, contact Rev. Dennis Lloyd or the church office Dennis Lloyd

Chris Woods

Women's Fellowship Good company, interesting speakers and fellowship in the daytime. Meets fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons. Contact Mair Adams on 023 9241 2610.
Worship The Worship group lead musical worship in our services each week - if you have a musical talent to offer, contact Terry Monahan on 023 9241 3260 or use the email contact. Terry Monahan
Young Church Caters for ages 0 - 18, every Sunday morning 10am - 11am.
Also watch out for Fun Days - an opportunity for the young people to invite their friends to a friendly and fun enivironment. Young Church web section
Buffy Langdown
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