St John's this Week

Sun 5 Apr 10:30am
Jayne Sharman is leading the service and Matt Lee is preaching
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Sun 5 Apr 6:30pm
Matt Lee is leading the service and Alan Fryer is preaching
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Easter at St John's! 

Copy of Easter 2026 Invite x4 

 

Global Action News

 

 

Church family news

Coffee in the Conservatory Easter closure dates
Coffee in the Conservatory will be closed on Good Friday - 3rd April, and April 10th, re-opening on April 17th.
Interregnum: Update
Following the PCC meeting on Monday, we have taken advice and modified the Parish Profile slightly. The new interview date is 30th June.
Baptism Service 12th April, 6:30pm
We have some candidates who are preparing for baptism at the 6:30pm service on the 14th April. If you are interested in getting baptised, please speak to Matt.
Compass - Thursday 16th April, 2.30-4pm
Regency Weymouth. With speakers Rachel and Andrew Knowles. "The regency period is a passion with our speakers, and they may have seen parts of Weymouth that will surprise you".
Volunteers thank you event - Saturday 25th April, 7pm
Do you volunteer or serve at St John's, we would love to invite you to our annual thank you event held in the hall here at St John's. The evening will be a great opportunity for the staff team to thank you for your service.
Book tickets for St John's Church 150th Celebration - Friday 22nd May, 5pm-9.30pm
St John's Church will be celebrating their 150th anniversary with a barn dance and Chinese buffet meal. Please book your tickets via Hubb, link within the main article!
Church Weekend Away - 26th to 28th June!
We can now announce that our speaker will be Tim Gamston from Broadstone Baptist Church, we are excited to welcome Tim. More details will follow and tickets will be on sale shortly.
Women's Day Saturday 9th May
Saturday 9th May, all women welcome. Speaker - Nicola Eggertson (Please open the article to read more and book online)
Maintenance to Mission - church volunteer gathering - Saturday 18th April, 9am
This is for all folks to help in the care of our God given facilities, an event run twice a year to keep things looking great and up together.
Running the Race network
Wednesday May 20th at 7.30pm in the Youth Lounge is our second Running the Race network evening. A chance for retired people to encourage each other as we look at the exciting opportunities we now have to continue to grow and to serve.
Creation Care: Baby Laura Asks
British Hedgehogs need your help!

Other news

Dr Hugh O'Connor
It is with great sadness that we record the passing of Hugh O'Connor on 13 March 2026. Hugh was a much-loved member of the Christian Dental Fellowship, and his quiet faithfulness to both his profession and his Lord.
Long wheel base vehicle needed
Julian Wortley has recently had his vehicle written off. He specifically requires a long wheel base vehicle, should you have anything you could loan Julian until he gets back on the road please contact him. Thank you.
Peter Hunter - Friday 17th April, 3pm
Peter's Thanksgiving will be on Friday 17th April at 3pm, full details and livestream link on the main article.
Millie College - Spring event for all - Friday 10th April
Join Millie College for a day of activities and fun.
Sturminster Marshall St Mary's Church - 11th April
This event is to raise funds for their church improvements, to provide a wc and tea point in the church. This is an exciting project and Keith (Loveless) is involved as their architect. It will make a huge difference to their work in the village.
Survey on sleep, anxiety and school engagement
Pippa Rossiter's Daughter, Jo, thanks those that have responded to her survey very much. She is thrilled with the level of participation. Further responses welcome until the end of May.
COMPASS Trip to Milestones - 30th April
The Compass trip to Milestones on 30th April is confirmed. All details as the original letter. If you would like a cream tea, please let Chris know before 10th April.
 

 

Planning your Visit

Welcome to St John's Church!

We are so delighted that you have found our website. We are a Church family in Wimborne for anyone living, working or studying around this area. Whoever you are, whatever your age, whether you’re an experienced Christian or not, we would love you to join us.

From an intrigued onlooker to the committed follower we are keen that everyone should grow in relationship with God through knowing Jesus. To help us do that our emphasis is on hearing God speak to us by his Holy Spirit through his word, the Bible. Each of us knows that we only grow in a relationship with someone and get to know them when we spend time listening to them and responding and reacting to what they say. So the focus of St John’s is on listening to God’s word, talking to him in prayer and taking up all that he says.

The Church family here at St John’s longs to help anyone who wants to investigate the life of Jesus. On this site you will find people, meetings, talks and events shaped to help you take another step forward in finding out more about God and his love for us in Jesus, and to help you get linked into the church family life.

We hope to have the opportunity to meet you personally in the very near future and that you will quickly feel at home at St John’s.

Stuart Hull and Nigel Day (Churchwardens)
Please note that we are currently seeking a new Vicar, following the retirement of Revd Peter Breckwoldt in July 2025