Lark Valley & North Bury Team Benefice
St John's
St John’s stands in the Anglo-Catholic tradition of the Church of England, with a clearly affirming and inclusive approach. The church is located in St John’s Street, in the town centre of Bury St Edmunds, and was built in 1841.
We have a wide mixture of ages and backgrounds and seek to be a welcoming and friendly community. Our Sunday service is the Parish Mass at 11.00am, Music is enhanced by the recently restored organ and an accomplished organist. There is a team of servers and incense is used on Sundays and major festivals.
A range of other services takes place throughout the week, including Meditation on Tuesdays, Eucharists on Wednesdays and Fridays. In addition, main Saints' Days are kept and we have a service of Adoration and Benediction once a month. Children can receive Holy Communion before confirmation, after proper preparation.
St John's is known for its hospitality and refreshments.
The sacrament is reserved and the church is open every day for those who want time and space to pray and think.
The Rector sits on the governing body of St Edmundsbury CEVA Primary School and clergy take collective worship and help out in special lessons as well as offering Godly Play. The school visits the church for lessons and special services.
Iain McKillop’s acclaimed Stations of the Cross were dedicated in 2008 and are used in worship during Lent. We have links with Affirming Catholicism and Inclusive Church and there is a Cell of The Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham.
The Centre next door to St John’s church is available for hire. It hosts the Old School Café and a growing number of community activities and groups.
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