Appointment of a New Minister at Saint John’s church
Following the departure of the previous minister at the end of 2023 the diocese and the PCC have been putting plans in place to appoint a new minister at Saint John’s. A parish profile and advertisement have been written and agreed by both parties which has created the following timescale for the appointment. The advertisement has been uploaded to the CofE job search site, Pathways, posted onto the diocesan website and placed for three consecutive weeks in the Church Times.
The closing date for applications is Friday 18th October and candidates will be shortlisted on Thursday 24th October with interviews planned for Wednesday and Thursday 6th and 7th November.
At the church prayer meeting on 7th October the congregation came together to pray for the Holy Spirit to bless and oversee all aspects of the appointment process.
About Saint John’s Church
St. John the Baptist is an Anglican church situated to the south of Rowlands Castle near to its church primary school. With a wealth of history to explore, and many unique and beautiful features we are well worth a visit. Our adjoining Church Centre has excellent facilities and has full disability access. However, we are more than just a building; we are a community of people who are inspired by our faith in God, to learn from the teachings of Jesus and seek to be led by the Holy Spirit, to love and serve the community around us. We worship together on Sunday mornings, and are involved in many other aspects of church and village life. We would love to welcome you to St. John’s and get to know you, so please click on the links or download the trifold welcome leaflet to find out more.
News and notices
Here is the weekly news sheet for w/b 6th October
During the interregnum the 8am service on the 1st Sunday in the month will be held at Holy Trinity, Blendworth, Blendworth Lane, Waterlooville, PO8 0AB
The Parish Office is open every Friday between 9am and 1pm alternatively the Parish Office can be contacted by email or a message can be left on the Parish Office answer phone, 02392 410111.
Anna Chaplain
Bishop Jonathan made the care of older people one of his two main priorities. The bishop aims to create a network of Anna Chaplains across the diocese. Mary Close has been appointed as an Anna Chaplain for Saint John’s. Mary’s role is part of an ecumenical, community-based, chaplaincy network promoting the spiritual welfare of older people, for people of strong, little or no faith at all. There is more information about this ministry and Mary’s contact details on the Anna Chaplaincy page.
A snapshot of our Ministry and Mission
Ministry and Mission at St John’s Church Rowlands Castle. What our church gets up to outside of Sunday everyday church.
Building God’s Kingdom through Christ’s love in action.
What’s happening at Saint John’s
You can find out about all our church services here. Check the availability of the church centre by looking at the calendar and then make contact by completing the booking enquiry form. There are some special events at Saint John’s coming up in the next few weeks. More details about these events can be found by selecting the images below.
Little Fishes
Little Fishes starts again after the summer holidays on 2nd September at 9:00am to 11:00am every Monday morning during term time in the Church Centre.
Join in the playtime with singing, stories, craftwork and snacks too. Swim on by!
We extend a warm welcome to all the new families, with pre school children, in the village and invite you to come and join us.
Sovereign World Trust is our charity of the month for October
Sovereign World Trust is a Christian organisation responding to the need for Biblical teaching resources in poor and remote areas across the globe.
Our mission is to extend the Kingdom of God and transform the lives of those in the developing world, by supplying essential, culturally relevant, scripture resources to pastors, church leaders, libraries and training organisations.
Saint John’s has been awarded the A Rocha Bronze Award as an Eco Church
The Eco Church initiative is an ecumenical scheme helping churches to make the link between environmental issues and the Christian faith, and to respond in practical action.
It has three award levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold, and considers how the environment is addressed within Worship and Teaching, Buildings, Land, Community & Global Engagement and Lifestyle. More than an award scheme, it is also a growing learning community of churches all wanting to play their part in responding to climate change and biodiversity loss.
Saint John’s has been awarded the A Rocha Bronze Award for the work it has completed towards meeting this vision. To achieve this award Saint John’s undertook the A Rocha survey covering the five disciplines outlined above. Some of the questions were easily answered whereas others required research and a change of thinking for the church and the church family. More information on the Eco Church initiative is on the Eco Church page
Our Safeguarding Policy.
St John’s is fully committed to the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policies. Our Parish Safeguarding Statement to this effect can be read here.
Any safeguarding concerns about either children or vulnerable adults should be brought to the immediate attention of Carol Milford or Chris Hollis.
Registered Address: Parish Office,
Saint John’s Church Centre,
120 Redhill Road,
Rowlands Castle,
PO9 6DF
02392 410111
