On the 27th April the Draw Nearer Group will be meeting at St. Laurance Church Annexe. Church End, Ansley, at 7 for 7.30 pm to start a new four session study which I have called Understanding Easter. This first session will look at the Evidence for the Resurrection I have taken two study guide’s and … Read more
Morning Service for the Third Sunday of Easter from St. John’s – 19th April 2026 Hymn – I Watched the Sunrise (Close to Me) 1, I watch the sunrise Lighting the sky Casting its shadows near And on this morning Bright though it be I feel those shadows Near me But you are … Read more
Our first meeting of the group was at St. Wilfrid’s Barn, Old Arley on the 13th April 2026 As the Study Books for the Easter topic did not arrive in time, I produced the list below as a talking point for our first meeting. Facts about Easter Easter is the central Christian celebration of the … Read more
Hymn – Alleluia, Alleluia Give Thanks to the Risen Lord Preparation The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Grace mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you All: And also with you. This is the … Read more
Christ is Risen, Alleluia! All: He is risen indeed, Alleluia! Hymn – Christ the Lord is Risen Today 1 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia! 2 Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought … Read more
Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. All: And also with you The Peace We are the body of Christ. In the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body Let us then pursue all that makes for peace and builds up our common life. … Read more
Draw Nearer A new study group has been formed – The Draw Nearer Group As a group, wanting to learn more during Lent this year, we came together to study – Draw Near – Life-Giving Habits for Lent Lead by Rev. Steve Medley, we have studied, on Monday nights, this topic over the last five … Read more
Welcome to our Service of Songs of Praise for Palm Sunday Each of the Hymns and Reading have been chosen by members of the St. John’s Congregation’s. Hymn – Ride on, ride on in majesty 1 Ride on, ride on in majesty! Hark! All the tribe’s hosanna cry. O Saviour meek, pursue your road, with … Read more
April is a month that feels like a turning point. The long, darker days of winter begin to give way to lighter mornings, birdsong grows more confident, and across gardens and hedgerows we see the steady return of colour and life. It is a season that gently reminds us that change is not only possible—it … Read more
April Services at Ansley Churches 2nd April Maundy Thursday St John’s 3.00 p.m. Holy Communion 5th April Easter Day St Laurence 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion 12th April Easter 2 St Laurence 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 19th April Easter 3 St John’s 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 26th April Easter 4 St Laurence 10.30 … Read more