Welcome to the parish of St John the Baptist in the Epping District Team Ministry

Welcome to St John's

St John's Church, Epping Epping is a market town in Essex, in the East of England, 20 miles from central London. The Anglican (Church of England) Parish of St John the Baptist is part of the Epping District Team Ministry - a group of four parishes who work together and support each other.

The people of St John's come from all walks of life, are young and old; express their faith in many varied ways. The church is part of the local community [More about Epping]

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Parish Vision

Parish Vision

The PCC, along with the Diocese produced a Parish Vision Statement, forming part of the Deanery Vision. St John's is now developing the Vision further with a Faith and Skills Audit. [read more...]

And about our Dream Project for the future ...

Prayer

Picture of praying hands On the readings sheet every week there are suggested prayers. Find out more about those we are asked to pray for ...

Getting involved

Flowers in Church are supplied and arranged by members of the Flower Guild. If you'd like to give flowers in thanksgiving or memory, contact Pat Hodson through the Team Office

The Friends of St John's - [To become more closely associated with St John's...]

Epping District Team Ministry

St Alban the Martyr, Coopersale

All Saints
Theydon Garnon

All Saints
Epping Upland

St John
the Baptist
Epping

We, God's people in the Epping District Team Ministry, co-operating with our fellow Christians in the Holy Spirit, seek to proclaim the Kingdom of God and make the Good News of Christ more fully known through worship, witness and service, by developing the spiritual life of Church members; working with other Christian churches and serving the local community.

Market Day Coffee - Coffee is served in church on Mondays from 10am -12pm, a nice way to meet friends for a chat. There is a very popular 2nd Hand Bookstall at church on a Monday and at many events, raising money for St John's Church funds.

Essex Savers logo Essex Savers Credit Union branch opens every Monday 10am to 12:00 noon, Epping Library

Current Focus

Christian Aid logo Christian Aid Week was from 9 to 15 May 2010 and St John's takes part in the Churches Together in Epping District town wide collection - see this week's pondering for reasons why to take part and help to make real and lasting changes in the lives of some of the world's poorest people. St John's collected over £1700 as the collection part of the £5400 collected in total. Thank you to all who took part

We continue to support The Box, one of a number of churches and individuals supporting this charity that works to meet the social & educational needs of local youngsters, particularly as the recession means cuts in funding streams and people have less money to give. Please pray for Ali & Tim Dolan & the Koinonia Youth Trust.