St John's this Week

Sun 7 Dec 10:30am	Communion Service (Luke 1:1-25 - Christmas is real) GROUPS COME BACK IN FOR COMMUNION Matt Lee & Debbie Fleming are leading the service and Matt Lee is preaching
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Sun 7 Dec 6:00pm	Baptism and Confirmation Service (with Bishop Rob) From 6pm, each of the baptism/confirmation candidates will share something of their story. Then they will be baptised. Bishop Rob will preach and then confirm the candidates.
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Thu 11 Dec 10:30am	Midweek Communion
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Fri 12 Dec 9:00am	Flower Team arranging Christmas flowers in church (heating please)
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Happy Christmas! We have plenty of fun and faith-filled activities at our church. If you are a member of the church, or part of the local community, we are happy to welcome you to these events. Scroll down for more details.

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Youth Christmas Service and Party: Sunday 14th December at 6.30pm

A Christmas service involving the young people from our CORE and FUSE youth groups, followed by refreshments and activities for the young people and their families. A free event - no need to book.

Daytime Carol Service: Monday 22nd December at 2.30pm

A carol service to enjoy in the daytime, followed by delicious refreshments. All welcome. Invitations for friends and family available in the foyer, or just come along!

Sunday 22nd December at 2.30pm

A fabulous opportunity for families to enjoy crafts, refreshments and a short service celebrating Christmas. More info HERE.

Carols by Candlelight: Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd December at 7.30pm

A delightful service with our favourite carols, twinkling candles and more! Stay after for mince pies and mulled wine.

Christmas Eve Holy Communion: Wednesday 24th December at 11pm

Come and prepare spiritually for the joyous day, sharing in the Lord’s Supper.

Christmas Day Services: Thursday 25th December at 9.30 AND 11am

Two identical Christmas all-age services. Come and celebrate with joy!

Please note there will be no evening service on Sunday 28th December, just the morning service at 10.30am.

If you have any questions about our Christmas events or services, please get in touch with the church office, and we will be happy to help.

Global Action News

Church family news

Vacancy: Pre-School Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pre-School Practitioner to join the dedicated team at St John’s Pre-School. Open the article for more details.

Come and help make Mince Pies! - Saturday 13th December, 9.30-midday

We are looking for a team of up to 20 to help make mince pies to accompany refreshments after the Carol Services and Sunday morning services. Are you available on Saturday 13th December between 9.30am-midday? Contact the Church Office.

Tearfund giving at Christmas

Christmas is our major opportunity as a church to give to our Global Action Partner Tearfund so, following our practice of previous years, all collections and one-off gifts from Sunday 21st to Sunday 28th December inclusive.

Christmas Tree

John Armstrong has a Christmas Tree in his garden that he is looking to re-home. If anyone would be willing to dig the tree up and use it in their garden or home this year please get in touch with the church office who can put you in contact with John.

St John's Christmas Card

In lieu of sending cards, there will be a large Christmas card for people to sign at the back of church. Please add your message.

Volunteering at St John's

There are many opportunities to get involved as a volunteer. We are especially seeking willing volunteers to help out with our young disciples - speak to Matt or Jeremy for details. Open the article for full details and a link to all vacancies.

Baptism Service - Sunday 7th December, 6.00pm

We are excited to be joined by Bishop Rob Munro for our evening baptism service. Currently we have 8 candidates. Should you wish to be baptised or reaffirm your faith, please speak to Matt. Supper will be provided after the service - all welcome.

Compass - Thursday 18th December, 2.30-4pm

Party Time! As always, a fun couple of hours with music, anecdotes, and jokes. All welcome, please come and join us.

Messy Christmas - Sunday 21st December

Booking now open! Click on the link in the main article to book your place today.

Christmas Day Lunch at St John's

Cathy and Phil Murray and their team of helpers will be putting on a tasty Christmas lunch on Christmas Day. Book via the church office.

Parish Profile

The Parish Profile has been created for those exploring the role of Vicar, but we hope it will be interesting for anyone who'd like to learn more about our church community. Hard copies in the foyer/from the office. Online via About Us/News Article.

Interregnum: Update (and resources)

Our Patron, Church Society, who lead the recruitment process, have provided the following dates (open the article for details): Advertising this week, closing date 12th January, interviews 23rd February.

Creation Care Eco Tips - Baby Laura Asks

Did you know that real trees have a much lower carbon footprint than artificial ones? But surely plastic trees can be reused so it's eco-friendly, no?

Other news

Wimborne Christian Aid Newsletter - December

This newsletter gives details of forthcoming events in the Wimborne Area.

Litter Free Dorset Summit - Wednesday 14th January, 8am-4pm

St John's Wimborne are proud of their Bronze award-winning eco church status. The above event may appeal to eco team members and others within the congregation who would like to attend this event. Book via link on main article.

Carols at Christmas - Wimborne Methodist Church, 15th December, 7pm

Dorset Chamber Choir, directed by John Watkins. A selection of well-known, and not so well-known Christmas Carols. Tickets £10, under 18's, free, available from their website or at the door. Refreshments available. Click on the title for poster.

Harleston House - Tuesday 9th December, 2pm

Ruth Hay, Kevin Metcalfe, Jean Morgan along with Headteacher Michelle Prince, and a group of St. John’s First school children, will be joining together with the senior residents of Harleston House for an informal Christmas service and time of fellowship.

Handel Messiah - BU Arts University- Saturday 6th December

St Peter's Church, Parkstone. Tickets £16.00.

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