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SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR

Welcome to June

31/5/2025

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As we step into the month of June there is a real sense of spring turning into summer- this year my flipflops are out very early! So as always I have bought a car boot full of little plants, full of misplaced confidence in my gardening ability, but inspired by the beauty and optimism of the natural world around me.  At the moment the hawthorn is looking particularly stunning laden with blossom- the new growth and the warmer days promises a time of renewal.   


Just as nature reaches peak growing season, the season of Pentecost offers us its own renewal and promise of growth.   Pentecost is the great feast of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, reminding us that God’s presence isn’t just for Sundays, feast days or to be found in church, it’s the fire that ignites hearts, a wind that stirs life into dry bones and a warmth that makes things new.   On that first Pentecost the disciples, once fearful and uncertain, were transformed by the Spirit’s power.  Their courage swelled and their lives became a living testament to God’s love.   


So in June we are also invited to embrace transformation, just like my tiny plants who stretch to the sun to receive life, we are called to lean towards the Spirit. This is a season of growth for us all- Pentecost asks us to stir into life, embrace the gifts and talents we have been given and consider how our lives can also become that living testament to God’s love. 


We’ll see some of the talents in our community at the forthcoming Midsummer Piano, Pimms and Poetry Afternoon tea- everyone is welcome on 21st June at 2pm- [email protected]. This promises to be a very special event- what a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon!   Services in June are as usual, with, we hope, something for everybody throughout the month- hope to see you all soon.


-Kindly penned by our marvellous Children's Minister and Worship Leader 
-Carol-Ann
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“Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.” — Ephesians 6:7

In May, we said a heartfelt thank you and farewell to our beloved Rosemary, who is has stepped down as Churchwarden, we are now looking for someone to take up the role. Could it be you? It’s a rewarding way to contribute to the life of St John’s, grow in your faith, and be part of a truly supportive and joyful team. No one walks this path alone — we’re in it together.

At our Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting we also said farewell to Ruth who has retired from the council after many years and Nicky who is handing over the reigns as Safeguarding Officer. We’re welcoming new members to our Parochial Church Council (PCC) — ideal for those who care deeply about the future of our church and want to be part of shaping it. This might be the moment to step forward and say, “Yes, I’m in!” 

We're very excited to welcome Jane to the Parochial Church Council. Sharon has joined Jean to serve on the Deanery Synod. Thank you so very much to both Jane and Sharon, we are so excited to have your help in taking St John’s forward. 

While we continue praying for the appointment of a new priest, we’re incredibly thankful for the dedication and warmth of our current ministry team — Reader Ruth, Ordinand Juliet, Lay Worship Minister Carol-Ann, visiting clergy, and of course Rev’d Chris from The Holy Innocents. If you’d like a chat, Juliet is available in church on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, or you can contact her by email at [email protected]. You’ll also find Tony in church every Monday at 9:30am, always happy to talk or answer questions.

We encourage everyone to take part in this season of energy, hope, and service — let’s move forward together in faith, with full hearts and open hands.

You can also support St John’s with zero fuss by using Easy Fundraising when you shop online:
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/sjcs/
Here’s to a month of fresh beginnings, shared purpose, and joyful action!
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Ascension Day

30/5/2025

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With special thanks to Bridget and the brilliant bellringers (including the puppy). Ben for leading our song - what a marvellous voice ! To Wood for ascending the bell-tower in the drizzle and playing out on his trumpet for us all. 
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Art & Spirituality Summer Retreat

24/5/2025

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Christian Aid at Copt Hewick

21/5/2025

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June Bell tower news

21/5/2025

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​May has been another great month of activities for Sharow Ringers. On 9th we had our first Ringing Tour. Visiting towers at Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge, Hampsthwaite and Birstwith to experience ringing different bells. Boroughbridge ringing chamber is visible from the nave of the church. This could be a great idea for St Johns. 

We proudly rang on VE Day 8th May, joining ringers across the country to celebrate 80 years since the end of war in Europe. Bridget completed her May Fundraising Wild Swim in the Lido Knaresborough. Great that Joanna could also be there along with two ladies form Ripon Choral Society. 

On 9th May we switched on the noise to attract swifts into St John’s swift boxes. Though the swifts have returned to Sharow, it may take a number of years for them to take up residence at St Johns. 

Monday 12th May was a great day for Sharow Bells Restoration. St John’s Architect Ian Hayton, Richard Pauw Structural Engineer and Simon Adams Taylors of Loughborough Bell Specialists visited to tower to assess the proposed developments. It was a very successful visit and reconfiguring the bells in the tower took another step forward. 

Sunday18th May was National Bell Sunday. A celebration of St Dunston, the Patron Saint of Bellringers and all thing bellringing. Denise prepared a wonder flower arrangement around our demo bell, Jean read the lovely prayer Juliet had written for the ringers and the Dean expressed his support for the tower project and of course the bells were ring. 

As I write we are preparing for Ascension Day, when the bells will be rung and Wood, our Tower captain, will be playing his trumpet from the roof of the tower. Also planned will be extra ringing from 11am till 12noon for Sharow Open Gardens on 7thJune. Bridget will be Wild Swimming in Otley in June, but the date will be confirmed with the visiting Otley Ringers when they visit St Johns in late May. 

To support Sharow Bells Restoration please visit our JustGiving page http://justgiving.com/campaign/appealforapeal or send a message to [email protected]

Many thanks for your ongoing enthusiasm for the bells at St Johns.
 
Bridget & The Bellringers
Tower Correspondent 

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June Churchyard updates

21/5/2025

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Bluebells (indicating the fact that the churchyard, pre consecration, had woodland or hedgerow cover around the boundary)
Bird's-foot Trefoil (so-called because the petals resemble a bird's foot!

Meadow Saxifrage - growing on one particular grave and is a scarce plant in this area!

-Jill

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Arriving in the Leaving

21/5/2025

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Some of you might know that our fabulous congregation member, Deborah, is a talented and thought provoking writer. Se writes under her birth name Deborah Sheppard. 
We are so pleased to share a poem from her, penned on the last day of her first retreat to Iona.

​Arriving in the Leaving

 
You arrived
with an idea of Iona.
You giddied the week into being -
 
the latest release:
 
‘Twelve Women Retreat to an Island’
 
…cinematic outtakes:
women, holding,
sharing - mingling
minds.
 
You left
with a reel
of real.
 
She can have this effect.
… Iona I mean.
 
She leaves you
reeling in
the realing.
 
She knows the script
of your Soul
and is not afraid
to leave you
alone with yourSelf.


She uses true mirrors
to good effect.
 
We arrive wanting;
solitude is part of this
course -
but, This
is ‘The Lone’
in aloneness.
 
You’re playing a part
that maybe
you’d prefer to be scattered
cuttings on the floor
in the final cut;
you discover  
that the riches
are in the subplot.
 
…The woman connection
goes deep…
as always.
 
We find that inner
longing is unanswered
but captured.
 
And, as you write this
solitary piece looking
over the sound to Mull,
 
The Iona Max Screen
is playing
‘A Flock of Geese’
forming the V:
the invisible
Unspoken.
 
Their versus
is held in belonging
and they don’t need
to honk about it​

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June 2025

21/5/2025

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We dearly hope you will join us in our services this June. A jam-packed month of celebration, reverence and joy awaits us with Pentecost, Trinity Sunday and Corpus Christi. 
Everything is at St John’s,Sharow, HG45BJ, unless otherwise stated. 
“*HI” indicates the location at The Holy Innocents, Copt Hewick, HG45BY
Our churches are continuously adapting to need. If a schedule is altered, there will be a note on our Facebook Page. We will also endeavour to alter the website diary (however this is not always possible)
  1. Sunday - The 7th Sunday of Easter
    10:00 Holy Communion *HI
    10:00 Cafe Church - Paul and Silas in prison- God’s amazing power


  2. Monday -
    09:00 Morning Prayer
    10:30 Magdalen Fellowship with Eucharist and laying of hands.
    18:45 Open Bell ringing practice 
  3. Tuesday -
    10:00 Holy Communion *HI
    10:45 Community Cafe 
  4. Wednesday -
    10:00 Wonderful Wednesday Craft & Cuppa 
    19:00 Ripon Choral Society
  5. Thursday - 
  6. Friday -
    09:00 Morning Prayer
    10:00 Bible Study
    18:00 Celtic Worship 
  7. Saturday -
    11am Bell Ringing for Sharow Open Gardens
  8. Sunday - Pentecost
    09:15 Bell Ringing
    10:00 Holy Communion


  9. Monday -
    09:00 Morning Prayer
    09:30 Chat with the Church Wardens 
    10.30 Magdalen Fellowship of Healing and Prayer
    18:45 Bell ringing practice
  10. Tuesday -
    10:00 Holy Communion *HI
    10:45 Community Cafe 
  11. Wednesday - Barnabas the Apostle
    10:00 TBC Wonderful Wednesday / Art & Spirituality
    19:00 Ripon Choral Society
  12. Thursday -
  13. Friday -
    10:00 Bible Studies
    18:00 Celtic Worship 
  14. Saturday -
    Christian Aid Coffee Morning at Copt Hewick 10am-12 HG4 5BY
  15. Sunday - Trinity Sunday
    10:00 Holy Communion 




  16. Monday -
    10:30 10:30 The Magdalen Fellowship off Healing and Prayer
    18:30 Bell ringing practice
  17. Tuesday - 
    10:00 Holy Communion *HI
    10:45 Community Cafe 
  18. Wednesday - 
    19:00 Ripon Choral Society Rehearsal
  19. Thursday - Corpus Christi
    10:00 Have a go at flower arranging - all invited !
  20. Friday -
    09:00 Morning Prayer
    10:00 Bible Studies
    18:00 Celtic Worship 
  21. Saturday - 
  22. Sunday - 
    10:00Holy Communion


  23. Monday - 
    09:00 - Morning Prayer 
    10:30 The Magdalen Fellowship off Healing and Prayer
    18:30 Bell ringing practice
  24. Tuesday- Birth of John the Baptist
    10:00 Holy Communion *HI
    10:45 Community Cafe 
  25. Wednesday - 
    10:00 Wonderful Wednesday Craft & Cuppa 
  26. Thursday - 
    18:30 Bellringing- you are invited to relax in our churchyard 
    19:00 Ascension Day Service 
  27. Friday - 
    09:00 - Morning Prayer
    10:00 Bible Studies
    18:00 Celtic Worship
  28. Saturday - 
    2-4.30pm Midsummer Piano, Pimms & Poetry with afternoon tea.
  29. Sunday -
    10:00 Family Service


  30. Monday - Peter + Paul Apostles
    09:30 Morning Prayer
    10:30 The Magdalen Fellowship off Healing and Prayer
    18:45 Bell ringing practice


NOTES : 
Summer Holiday Club - mornings of Mon-Fri 11th-15th August - children under 5 to be accompanied. To volunteer or to book your child in please contact Juliet.
Choir - Is now to be updated by the Choir WhatsApp group when it is running. Email Juliet to get involved ! 
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Bellringing June 2025

21/5/2025

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Ascension Day 2025

1/5/2025

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Please join us for our Ascension Day service on Thursday 29th May - 6.30om for some glorious bell ringing from the churchyard. 7pm service followed by Trumpets atop the tower. 
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