On Thursday afternoon, a group of aspiring artists have been under the direction of the talented Lori Hanson (Oil Painter) 

Caroline was so inspired by Lori, the classes, Monet and her new gift of crying she travelled to Scotland. She writes 

"With fabulous patient teaching from Lori, a group of us turned a blank canvas into a Monet! 
This inspired me to visit the National Art Gallery of Scotland to look at more of Monet's paintings "

Juliet has made this incredible print out for you to colour in. Many of you will recognise it as an excerpt of a north facing stained glass window here at St. Johns. Now you can colour it in however you like !! This beautiful nativity scene is perfect for the season ! We'll also be posting it on our Facebook page s please do comment below that and share your creations (if you like). Juliet, as well as being integral to St. Johns and a very busy ordinand also has the lovely Colouring Calm - please do give it a like ! 

We are very blessed here at St. John's to have a congregation that brings together so many beautiful differences and skills. At Cafe Church on Sunday, one table wrote this poem for Advent. One of our resident poets (the wonderful Debbie), kindly brought it together for us.
​

DECEMBER 4th 10am-3pm St John's Sharow
​Art Focus for Advent…  We spend time thinking and praying during Advent.  A time of waiting and hopeful anticipation, a time for searching ourselves and preparing once again to receive Jesus anew into our hearts and lives; welcoming new birth within us. Do join us for this special time of prayer and reflection together, limited places available, bookings open now.
​Please email Juliet on [email protected]