Due to the rapidly changing rules during the Coronavirus crisis, it may be necessary to amend or cancel services that involve physical attendance. You are advised to check this page regularly.
"St John the Evangelist, 27th December 2020"
The Patronal Festival day for St John's, Washingborough and also a Sunday. Les Whitfield celebrated the day with a Eucharist service. Click here for the link.
"Midnight Mass, 24th December 2020"
The Reverend Les Whitfield stepped up to the plate to take this service of Midnight Mass. Click here for the link.
"Christingle Service, 24th December 2020"
Live streamed services are generally meticulously planned days in advance. This was not such a service! With an order of service scribbled on the back of an envelope and George's famous last words of "We'll just wing it!", this service should have been a disaster, but it wasn't. In fact it went surprisingly well, despite having to sing "Away in a manger" twice. Check out George's rendition of "This little light of mine" complete with guitar accompaniment. Click here for the link.
"Lessons and Carols, 23th December 2020"
A "9 Lessons and Carols" service with a difference. There were only 8 lessons! Still good lessons though. This was led by our very own Reverend George Goalby. Click here for the link.
"Drive In Carol Service, 20th December 2020"
Our third outing to John Crust's field in Heighington, this time for our "Drive In" carol service, led by the Reverend George Goalby. Click here for the link.
"Service of the Word 15th November 2020"
Here is the link to the video of the service from St John's, led by the Reverend George Goalby.
"Remembrance Day Service 8th November 2020"
There were quite a few technical faults where we lost video and audio, so apologies for that. Nevertheless, most of the service got streamed OK so here is the link to the video of the service from St John's, led by the Reverend George Goalby.
"Service Remembering those who have passed away during the Covid-19 pandemic 25th October 2020"
This was not a live streamed service, but several people expressed a desire to see it, so I just stuck the camera on the tripod and hit record. Sound quality is not as good as I would like, but it is adequate. Click here to view the video.
"Drive in Harvest Festival Sunday 27th September 2020"
We had our outdoor Harvest Festival on Sunday from the field opposite Poplar Bank Farm. If you were unable to attend then you can see the service by clicking here.
"St John's Opening"
Now Steve is working back in the Parish Office, the churchyard will be open weekday mornings as will the church building. Please bear in mind that Steve is working in the office and the usual social distancing measures must be observed if you are going into the church. St John’s is also open for private prayer on Thursdays 14:00-16:00 and Saturdays 14:00-16:00. Please enter by the vestry door, so that we are able to monitor the number of people in the building.
"Outdoor Service, 23rd August 2020"
We had an outdoor "Songs of Praise" style service in a field by Poplar Bank Farm, Heighington. It was a bit wet, but other than that it went very well. The recording did not go quite as planned. I could only use one camera (the waterproof one!) and the rain hitting the microphones does generate a lot of pops and clicks, which I tried to filter out as best as possible, but my filters are only so good. Click here for the video.
Many thanks to John Crust for the use of the field and for some pretty awesome organisation and for laying on some power to run the amplifiers and many thanks to Scott for providing all the PA gear, so that we could hear the music and the Rector.
"St John's open for Private Prayer"
We are pleased to be able to tell you that, in line with Government guidance, St John’s will now be open for private prayer at the following times: Tuesdays 10:00-12:00, Thursdays 14:00-16:00, Saturdays 14:00-16:00. Please enter by the vestry door, so that we are able to monitor the number of people in the building. Hand sanitizer is available in the church, but if you wish to wear a mask, or other face covering, please bring this with you.
"Psalm 148"
George's commentary on Psalm 148, from the Zoom meeting on 13th July 2020. Click here for the commentary.
"Psalm 146"
George's commentary on Psalm 146, from the Zoom meeting on 10th July 2020. Click here for the commentary.
"Psalm 143"
George's commentary on Psalm 143, from the Zoom meeting on 8th July 2020. Click here for the commentary.
"Psalm 140"
George's commentary on Psalm 140, from the Zoom meeting on 6th July 2020. Click here for the commentary.
"Psalm 137"
George's commentary on Psalm 137, from the Zoom meeting on 3rd July 2020. Click here for the commentary.
"Psalm 134"
George's commentary on Psalm 134, from the Zoom meeting on 1st July 2020. Click here for the commentary.
"Psalm 133"
George's commentary on Psalm 133, from the Zoom meeting on 1st July 2020. Click here for the commentary.
FISH, the school voucher scheme will be operating again this summer for the families who need it. With our Churches and the Chapel being closed, this year we are unable to organise a Beetle Drive or Cake stall to help raise funds. But if anyone feels they would like to make a contribute on an individual basis please contact Margaret on: 01522 398147.
"Psalms & Sermons"
I have not removed all George's excellent commentaries on the Psalms. I have just given them a new home. Please click here to see the list of George's commentaries and sermons.
"Churchyard Opening"
From the beginning of May we are intending to have some limited opening of the churchyard. The opening times will be Tuesday 10:00-12:00, Thursday 14:00-16:00 and Saturday 14:00-16:00. Note that the church building will not be open. We would ask that you restrict your visits to these times. If there are any problems or issues, please phone Jonathan Clark (churchwarden) on 07879 475189. The churchyard will always be locked between 21:00 and 09:00 as a matter of security.
"WhatsApp"
If you are technologically minded then you can stay in touch via our WhatsApp group. With my GDPR hat on, I must advise people that being on the WhatsApp group will expose your mobile number to everyone else on the group. To join the group, contact Sarah at [email protected]. You will need to leave her your mobile number. Also (as I discovered) you need to install the "WhatsApp" app on your phone! Don't worry. The app is free to download.
