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.
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