St John's Church
Wakefield Yorkshire
WF1 2AA
Who we are
St. John’s is an Anglican church, part of the Church of England, but we are pleased to welcome visitors of all faiths and none, either in person, or through this website. If you haven’t had the opportunity yet, perhaps you may be able to come and see us in person some time in the future. We should be pleased to see you.
St. John’s Church is a beautiful building, built in 1795, but extensively reordered at the end of the nineteenth century, with the addition of a chancel in a very sympathetic style in 1905.
But, more than that, St. John’s is home to a lively Christian community; a group of people who have found that following Jesus Christ brings us the answers to our deepest needs and questions and enables us to make sense of life. Not that we no longer have any questions, but we know whom to go to with those questions. If you aren’t at all sure about this Christian faith business and what it is all about, we would be delighted to welcome you as we welcome all honest enquirers.
Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever your faith (or lack of faith), may we wish you God’s blessing in your life.
With best wishes St John's Church
Our Mission Statement
St. John's is here to be a living, loving and serving witness to Christ; worshipping, learning and growing in our faith together, reaching out to share God's love in the community and bringing his Word to all.
St. John’s Church is a beautiful building, built in 1795, but extensively reordered at the end of the nineteenth century, with the addition of a chancel in a very sympathetic style in 1905.
But, more than that, St. John’s is home to a lively Christian community; a group of people who have found that following Jesus Christ brings us the answers to our deepest needs and questions and enables us to make sense of life. Not that we no longer have any questions, but we know whom to go to with those questions. If you aren’t at all sure about this Christian faith business and what it is all about, we would be delighted to welcome you as we welcome all honest enquirers.
With best wishes St John's Church
Our Mission Statement
St. John's is here to be a living, loving and serving witness to Christ; worshipping, learning and growing in our faith together, reaching out to share God's love in the community and bringing his Word to all.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev’d. Stephanie Buchanan
Leader Position:
Vicar
Leader Address:
St. John's Vicarage
65 Bradford Road
Wakefield
Yorkshire
WF1 2AA
65 Bradford Road
Wakefield
Yorkshire
WF1 2AA
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev’d. Stephanie Buchanan
Other Church Leaders:
Rev'd. Paul Ellis
Rev'd. Prof. R. Grainger
Mr. Brian Morris (Reader)
Rev'd. Prof. R. Grainger
Mr. Brian Morris (Reader)
Driving Directions to St John's Church
Travel/Direction Tips
No. 101 Bus
Parking
On street (free on Sundays)
St John's Church Service Times
SUNDAY SERVICES
8am Every Sunday – Holy Communion
This is a short, usually half hour, very peaceful and traditional service without music.
10.00am - 1st, 3rd , 4th and 5th Sunday each month – Family Communion. This is a traditional service with a contemporary edge. We sing traditional hymns and modern Christian worship songs. Coffee is served afterwards.
10.00am – 2nd Sunday each month – Family Service. This is a contemporary style of service for all ages. We tend to sing more of the modern worship songs during this service. There’s often an opportunity for the congregation to participate and always a short bit of teaching. Coffee is served afterwards.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
WEDNESDAY LUNCHES simple, good value lunches are served every Wednesday from 12 noon to 1pm. There’s a bowl of soup, followed by a cold buffet (cold meats, quiche, salad etc) and a pudding, all for just £3.50 and with good company guaranteed.
ST.JOHN’S LADIES GUILD meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm. They follow a varied programme of events through the year including social occasions, services and meetings with a speaker.
STUDY GROUPS meet during the week at several times of year for prayer, study & fellowship. There are also regular groups for those wishing to explore the basic principles of the Christian faith. Please see the calendar on our home page or contact the vicar.
MUSIC practices are on Thursday evenings, roughly fortnightly, at 7.30pm.
SCOUT AND GUIDE groups meet weekly in the Scout Hut.
It's been more than 4 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
8am Every Sunday – Holy Communion
This is a short, usually half hour, very peaceful and traditional service without music.
10.00am - 1st, 3rd , 4th and 5th Sunday each month – Family Communion. This is a traditional service with a contemporary edge. We sing traditional hymns and modern Christian worship songs. Coffee is served afterwards.
10.00am – 2nd Sunday each month – Family Service. This is a contemporary style of service for all ages. We tend to sing more of the modern worship songs during this service. There’s often an opportunity for the congregation to participate and always a short bit of teaching. Coffee is served afterwards.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
WEDNESDAY LUNCHES simple, good value lunches are served every Wednesday from 12 noon to 1pm. There’s a bowl of soup, followed by a cold buffet (cold meats, quiche, salad etc) and a pudding, all for just £3.50 and with good company guaranteed.
ST.JOHN’S LADIES GUILD meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm. They follow a varied programme of events through the year including social occasions, services and meetings with a speaker.
STUDY GROUPS meet during the week at several times of year for prayer, study & fellowship. There are also regular groups for those wishing to explore the basic principles of the Christian faith. Please see the calendar on our home page or contact the vicar.
MUSIC practices are on Thursday evenings, roughly fortnightly, at 7.30pm.
SCOUT AND GUIDE groups meet weekly in the Scout Hut.
It's been more than 4 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Worship Languages
English (Printed readings in Farsi)
Dress Code
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
BABIES AND TODDLERS are very welcome at Church. There is a Creche at the 10am service, or, if you wish to take them into the service with you, pew bags are available with soft toys to keep them entertained. The Baby and Toddler Group meets on Monday & Thursday mornings 9.15 – 11.30am upstairs in the Parish Centre on Wentworth Street. Toddler Services are held twice a month in Church, one at 9.30am on a Thursday and one at 2pm on a Tuesday. St.John’s Pre-School meets every morning downstairs in the Parish Centre.
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN have their own Junior Church on Sundays at 10am, beginning with the Wholly Fun Club for 4+ year olds. They often help out in the Family Services and there is a Christian Club (56cc) in St.John’s School for years 5 and 6.
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN have their own Junior Church on Sundays at 10am, beginning with the Wholly Fun Club for 4+ year olds. They often help out in the Family Services and there is a Christian Club (56cc) in St.John’s School for years 5 and 6.
Under 18s:
SUNDAYS
For older children (11+) the Yoyos (“You’re Only Young Once”) meet during the 10am service on Sunday mornings in their special tented area in the old west porch.
WEEKDAYS
Teenagers meet in the “Rock Solid Club” Youth Group on Monday nights (11-14+). The programme for the Rock Solid Club is pinned up in Church, or copies available from the Vicar or one of the Youth Leaders.
For older children (11+) the Yoyos (“You’re Only Young Once”) meet during the 10am service on Sunday mornings in their special tented area in the old west porch.
WEEKDAYS
Teenagers meet in the “Rock Solid Club” Youth Group on Monday nights (11-14+). The programme for the Rock Solid Club is pinned up in Church, or copies available from the Vicar or one of the Youth Leaders.
Local outreach & community activities
WEDNESDAY LUNCHES simple, good value lunches are served every Wednesday from 12 noon to 1pm. There’s a bowl of soup, followed by a cold buffet (cold meats, quiche, salad etc) and a pudding, all for just £3 and with good company guaranteed.
PARISH COFFEE MORNINGS are on the first Saturday of the month 10am to 12 noon – a chance to meet together and catch up on news.
ST.JOHN’S LADIES GUILD meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm. They follow a varied programme of events through the year including social occasions, services and meetings with a speaker.
PARISH COFFEE MORNINGS are on the first Saturday of the month 10am to 12 noon – a chance to meet together and catch up on news.
ST.JOHN’S LADIES GUILD meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm. They follow a varied programme of events through the year including social occasions, services and meetings with a speaker.
Other activities & ministries
House groups meet on various nights. Julian Prayer Group on Tuesday evenings monthly.
Special Needs/Accessibility
Disabled ramp & accessible toilet
Prayers and Hymns
Main Bible:
NRSV
Hymns and Songs:
Mission Praise & The Source
Other information
Average Adult Congregation:
75
Average Youth Congregation:
12
Additional Info:
The Church has excellent new facilities for hire at very reasonable rates.
St John's Church History
St. John’s Church is a beautiful Georgian building built in 1795 as part of a small property development set in the pleasing surroundings of St. John's Square, a landscaped churchyard with grass, trees and benches for people to sit on in summer.
Towards the end of the nineteenth century, the Church was substantially, but sympathetically, reordered under the architect James Micklethwaite in the classical style.
Since then there have only been minor changes. In the early 1980s a narthex or Reception Room was created at the rear of the Church by clearing the back pews and enclosing the space under the one remaining gallery at the West End. A permanent disabled ramp was added in 2003 to the South door, which then became the main entrance.
Between 2009 and 2012 a major internal redevelopment was carried out, enabling the Church to offer a high class facility for the local community as well as an improved space for worship. There are excellent meeting spaces at the rear of the Church, plus top-quality kitchen & toilet facilities.
Towards the end of the nineteenth century, the Church was substantially, but sympathetically, reordered under the architect James Micklethwaite in the classical style.
Since then there have only been minor changes. In the early 1980s a narthex or Reception Room was created at the rear of the Church by clearing the back pews and enclosing the space under the one remaining gallery at the West End. A permanent disabled ramp was added in 2003 to the South door, which then became the main entrance.
Light of the World
Jesus, the Light of the World, as we celebrate your birth... may we begin to see the world in the light of understanding you give us. As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in meekness of heart. May we also remember our brothers and sisters less fortunate than ourselves in this season of giving. Amen.
St John's Church listing was last updated on the 25th of December, 2019
