Open for Business

Around 200 people packed St John's today for the service of re-dedication following the extensive interal building work that has taken place, funded by the European Regional Development Fund and other generous donors. St John's congregation was joined by the congregations of St Aidan's, St Columba's and Victoria Dock Churches as well as the Bishop of Hull and many local community "movers and shakers". We were also blessed by the participation of the Hot Gospel Community Choir in the service.

The new mezzanine floor came in very handy when all 170 chairs in the nave became full, and several dozen people sat in "the gods" (to use a theatrical term) to enjoy a birds-eye view of the precedings.

The work now begins in bringing the "stones to life" and turning this magnificant multi-functional building into a real blessing to all the community living in the area.

On Saturday 19th January 2008, local MP John Prescott and local councillors Mary Glew and Stephen Brady as well as representatives of the European Regional Development Fund and other supporting bodies will be present for the public launch of St John’s as a Community Centre. The event will include music from the Hot Gospel Community Choir and drama from Credo Arts Community.

It's finished, and it looks great!

Phase 1 of the redevelopment of St John's church is now finished. We now have three new rooms available for meetings - the Matson room, the Upper Room (on the mezzanine floor) and the Ladychapel (with concertina doors so that it can be converted between a meeting room and the full chapel).

Today we had our last services at Estcourt Street Primary School. We are very grateful for the help that the school has given us while Halls' builders were busy in the church. It's not good bye forever, as Rev Chris will continue helping with assemblies at the school, and the school will be coming to the new St John's for the school's Christingle service.

The first service in the refurbished building will start at 10:30 am on Sunday 16th December 2008. It will be a rededication of St John's as both a Church and a new Community Centre for the area. The service will include Holy Communion, with the Bishop of Hull presiding. The neighbouring churches of St Aidan's, St Columba's and Victoria Dock have all cancelled or rearranged their services for that Sunday so that they can join us. We will also be joined by the Hot Gospel Choir, who will be singing before as well as during the service.

Christmas Service

Everyone is warmly welcome to join in celebrating the true meaning of Christmas at one of our Christmas services

• Sunday 23 December, 10:30 am, All Age Carol Service


• Monday 24 December, 11:30 pm, Christmas Eve service of Holy Communion


• Tuesday 25 December, 10:30, Christmas Day HOly Communion Service

Date set for return

The Bishop of Hull will be joining us on Sunday 16th December 2007 when the refurbished St John's building will re-open with a special service starting at 10:30 am.

What's going on inside St John's?

Not much can be seen of the development of the church building from the outside, so here are the latest pictures of work inside. Click images below for full size pics

The calm before the storm!

Today the builders are due to move in and start the refurbishment of the church. Over the weekend the remaining contents of the building were removed or thoroughly wrapped up. This left the church looking a little bare, but also revealing again the design of the original building from behind the furniture and bits and pieces of the kind that accumulate in churches over the years.





For a look at some plans for the "new church" see our Community Project page.

St John's moves to Estcourt Street Primary School

Today we put up the banners outside Estcourt Street Primary School advertising our new venue and service times for the next six months.

On the first Sunday of each month there will be a morning service with holy communion starting at 10 am. Then in the afternoon from 2:30-4:30 we will be running free street dance workshops for young people.

On the second Sunday of each month we have a shorter service with holy communion from 9:30 am, followed by "BCP" - Breakfast Club Plus - with breakfast, games, and activities for children.

On the third Sunday of each month we again have a morning service with holy communion starting at 10 am.

On the fourth Sunday of each month at 10 am its All Age Worship Service - with families particularly welcome.

Latest Drawings

The latest architect's drawings for the new look St John's can now be seen on our St John's Community Project page. It is anticipated that building work will begin in May to be completed by December. During the building period Sunday Services will take place in Estcourt Street School.

Open Day

Join us at our Open Day on Saturday 31 March 2007, 10am - 4pm.

• See the exciting new plans


• Free IT help


• Meet the project staff


• Contribute your ideas


• Building work expected to start mid 2007

From May 2007 Church Services will be held in Estcourt Primary
while the building is closed for refurbishment.

Ask for details of our new Family Service.

Introduction

2007 will see exciting changes at St John's Church with the realisation of the St John's Community Project. The current plan is for building work to begin at the end of April. Sunday services will then take place in Estcourt Street School until the work is complete.