ECO TIP
It is spring and time to clear out your wardrobes ready for the warmer weather – we hope! If you have any good quality gloves, scarves, socks or hats, please bring them along to church. We continue to support St John’s Old Trafford Community Centre who provide essential items to people struggling with the economic challenges of today. They also provide items to legitimate refugees and asylum seekers. Alongside the clothing items they also require toiletries and shaving equipment for males. There is a box for donations in the foyer.
THE CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING
We held the church’s annual meeting on Sunday 19th April, and these are the results of the elections:
Churchwardens 2026-27: Neil Barnes and Stuart Johnson were elected.
Lay members of the Deanery Synod 2026-29:
Irene Pennington and Robert Beale were elected.
Our Parochial Church Council members 2026-27: Carol Hatton, Carol Cosham, Dian Maclennan, Andrea Lester, Norma Cuthbert, Michelle Byrne, Margaret Kirkham, Janice Mortimer and Graham Dey were elected (they join our churchwardens, clergy, Reader and Deanery Synod representatives, who are members ex officio).
Deputy churchwardens 2026-27: Robert Beale, Graham Dey, Geoff Andreassen, Carol Cosham and Andrea Lester are deputy wardens, working with Stuart and Neil.
The new PCC held its first meeting on 28th April and the following officers were chosen for 2026-27:
Angela Easdon as secretary, Carol Cosham as vice-chair, Janice Mortimer as Gift Aid secretary and Andrea Lester as Safeguarding Officer. Our treasurer is Carol Cosham. After many years of loyal service, Gill Hampson has stepped down as treasurer and we thank her for her wonderful service. The Standing Committee consists of Reverend Debra, Angela Easdon, Neil Barnes, Stuart Johnson and Carol Cosham. Graham Dey is our Electoral Roll Secretary.
SPRING INTO ACTION ....
Saturday 16th May, from 10am, will be our spring Work Day. There are plenty of jobs to do, both inside the church and, weather permitting, outside as well. Please come along to assist, whatever your capabilities – we can find a suitable job for everyone!
PLEASE NOTE .....
Thursday Holy Communion services are to be held at St. John’s at 10.30am on 7th and 21st May and at St Michael’s Flixton at 10.15am on 14th and 28th May.
Reverend Canon Kate Burgess’s last service at St Matthew’s Stretford will be on Sunday 10th May at 10am. If anyone wishes to attend, just go along. We wish her well for her retirement.
Ascension Day is Thursday 14th May, and we’re all invited to a Holy Communion service to celebrate, at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Davyhulme.
A School of Prayer led by Bishop Mark Davies is being held on Saturday 16th May at St Cross Church, Clayton – refreshments at 9.30am, formal start at 10am, finish at 3pm. Ask Reverend Debra for booking details.
On Sunday 17th May at 10.30am we are delighted to have Reverend John Clegg to preach and preside at our service. John will be known to some members of the congregation already, as he officiated at a number of services during the last interregnum.
There’s an event for all who are interested or involved in work with children, young people and families (including PCC members) on Monday 18th May at St Margaret’s Church, Burnage, from 7pm to 9pm. (The same programme is also on offer at St Elizabeth’s Church, Horwich, the following evening). Ask Reverend Debra for booking details.
FACEBOOK PAGE
St. John’s in Flixton has a Facebook page – search St. John’s Flixton for regular Facebook updates on events and activities taking place in church. Please “like” the page and encourage neighbours, family and friends to do the same to help us grow our followers.
On Sunday 23rd October 2022, in a service at St John's led by the Bishop of Middleton, the Rt. Rev. Mark Davies, and the Archdeacon of Manchester, the Ven. Karen Lund. Guests were welcomed from both our parish and the wider church in our area for this special celebration of a new phase of ministry.
Join the JC Squad!
'The J C Squad' is the new name for our Sunday School, and it runs at 10.30am during morning service. Children rejoin their parents in church at the end of the main service and often share with the whole congregation something of what they've been doing that day.
Remembering the glorious dead of two World Wars
A beautiful poppy display at St.John's Church - November 2025.