St John's this Week

Wed 4 Feb 8:00pm
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Sun 8 Feb 10:30am
Matt Lee is leading the service and Chris Jervis is preaching. Chris was a previous staff member at St John's, and now lives with his wife Carolyn in Hazelbury Bryan.
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Sun 8 Feb 6:30pm
Matt Lee is leading the service and Jeremy Long is preaching
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Church family news

Save The Date! Friday 22nd May, 5-10pm.
St John's Church will be celebrating their 150th anniversary with a barn dance and Chinese inspired buffet meal, we would like to extend this invite to our church family and their families. More details will be provided closer to the time.
Save the Date - Women's Day 2026
Saturday 9th May, all welcome. Speaker to be confirmed closer to the date.
Saturday Sort It - Saturday 28th February, 9am
This is an opportunity to undertake any number of jobs in and around our church buildings. There will be a range of jobs suitable for all, please come along between 9am-11am. All welcome!
Beth Moore Bible Study - Beloved Disciple - 9th February
An 11 session Beth Moore Bible Study Beloved Disciple: The Life and Ministry of John begins on 9th February 2026 at 7.30 pm in the Youth Lounge. John was with Jesus for all His ministry. Contact Doreen Vowles for more info or to book.
Women's Brunch - Saturday 14th February, 10am-midday
Women's Brunch will be on Saturday 14th February, 10am-midday. All are welcome, a sign-up sheet will be available on the two Sundays before, in the foyer.
Men's Breakfast - Saturday 14th March 8.30-10am
A delicious full English breakfast with tea or coffee, followed by a talk from a guest speaker (name tbc). Please sign up using the sheet in the foyer. £5 payable on the day. All men are welcome and encouraged to invite male friends.
Compass - Thursday 5th February, 2.30-4pm
Speaker Nigel Cotton: The Future of Climate. Nigel will discuss the geo-political issues and environmental advances that have been made. The Spring 2026 programme is now available from the welcome desk, please take a copy.
Interregnum: Update
Dick Farr from Church Society, Bishop Stephen, Bishop Rob, and Stuart, Nigel and Janine, our parish reps, have now reviewed the applications and provided a shortlist of candidates. Open for more details.
Creation Care Eco Tips - Greener January Ideas
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Other news

St Michael's Holiday Activity Morning for Children
It is inspired by the story of Elmer, the patchwork elephant. There will be activities, singing, creating and, of course, eating!
Faith In The Fire - Saturday 31st January, 7pm
We would love to invite you to our next Barnabas Aid event happening near you. Join us for a candlelit evening, as we watch a powerful documentary, hear stories uncovering the truth about persecution of Christians in Nigeria and spend some time in pray
Lunch Club member - looking for a cleaner
Is there anyone who might like a small cleaning job for a lunch club member? Pay £15 per hour. One small kitchen and bathroom plus a windowsill in the lounge. Small flat. Single man. One hour, every other week. Required from April.
Grandparents Morning at The Lantern Church
Saturday 28th February, 10am-midday, refreshments from 9.30pm.
 

 

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