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Services for April
Sunday 29 March Palm Sunday 10am Holy Communion starting out side (weather permitting) with palms and continuing with a reading of the whole passion story in the service. Holy Week and Easter at St John’s 2026 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday in Holy Week 5.30pm Evening prayer a short, 30 minutes, said service. Maundy Thursday, 2nd April Our service of Holy Communion at 7.30pm remembers Jesus’ institution of Holy Communion at the Last Supper and includes optional foot washing as we remember Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Watch of Prayer After the service we strip the altar and are invited to the Watch of Prayer (about 8.45pm). This is a time of silent prayer as we remember the events of the night – Jesus at Gethsemane and his arrest and trial. It concludes with Compline at 10pm. Good Friday, 3rd April 12 noon Prayers at the Cross in Lymm, a Churches Together service 1.15pm Stations of the Cross, in the church room. A service of prayer and reflection using pictures representing the stages of Jesus journey to the Cross (about 30 minutes). 2.00pm The Good Friday Liturgy, in church. A service with Bible readings, prayers and reflection expressing our adoration of Christ with a focus on his death on the cross. Easter Sunday, 5th April 6.00am Easter Dawn Service, Holy Communion We start outside church with a fire, from which we light the Paschal Candle. We take the Paschal Candle into church where our candles are lit from it. The readings take us through the story of our salvation to Jesus’ Resurrection. During the service we will renew our baptism vows. There is an opportunity to stay for breakfast after the service. 10.00am All-Age Holy Communion for Easter A celebration of Jesus’ resurrection suitable for all ages. During the service we will renew our baptism vows. Sunday 12th April 10.00am All-Age Holy Communion Sunday 19th April 10.00am Holy Communion with prayers for healing Sunday 26th April 10.00am Cafe Church 11.30am Holy Communion said service in traditional language Children are welcome at all our services, there is Sunday School for primary aged children on the first and third Sundays of the month. Wednesdays, 9am: Celtic Prayer in the Church Room Thursdays, 7pm: Telephone Service If you would like to join us for this worship service, please contact Chris Stanisstreet: 01925 755559 Parish Magazine For funerals, weddings or baptisms and any enquiries contact [email protected] |
Who's Who at St John's
Vicar: Rev Clare Leal [email protected] 01925 407996 07342 840194 Assistant Priest: Rev Trish Cope 07703 470101 Readers Christine Stanisstreet 01925 755559 Liz Whimpanny 07905 741969 Pastoral Workers Stewart Jackson 07835 249835 Nick Whimpanny 07554 343133 Church Wardens Tom Drury 07985 600122 Nick Whimpanny 07554 343133 Contact us: [email protected] |
Safeguarding Information
At St John’s High Legh we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.
We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Liz Whimpanny
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07905 741969
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or on 01928 718834 (option 4).
Their website is https://www.chesterdiocese.org/safeguarding
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Cheshire East Safeguarding of children concerns 0300 123 5012 (Mon–Thurs 8:30am–5:00pm Friday 8:30–4:30pm)
Adult Safeguarding 0300 123 5010
Out of hours children and adults Emergency Duty Team 0300 123 5022
Helplines
Safe Spaces England and Wales -- Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Email: [email protected]
Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00
Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
At St John’s High Legh we work hard to maintain a safe environment for all.
We are committed to implementing the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and good practice guidance.
If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding safeguarding, please contact our safeguarding officer.
Parish Safeguarding Officer: Liz Whimpanny
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07905 741969
The Diocesan Safeguarding Team can be contacted at [email protected] or on 01928 718834 (option 4).
Their website is https://www.chesterdiocese.org/safeguarding
Out of Hours Support
The Diocese of Chester partners with thirtyone:eight and you can access their Safeguarding Helpline if the Diocesan Safeguarding Team is unavailable. Thirtyone:eight can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.
This also includes any safeguarding queries outside of office hours on weekdays and weekends. An Information Sharing Agreement between the two organisations will allow the Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to receive a copy of the advice thirtyone:eight may offer the caller.
In the case of an emergency
If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Service.
Cheshire East Safeguarding of children concerns 0300 123 5012 (Mon–Thurs 8:30am–5:00pm Friday 8:30–4:30pm)
Adult Safeguarding 0300 123 5010
Out of hours children and adults Emergency Duty Team 0300 123 5022
Helplines
Safe Spaces England and Wales -- Safe Spaces is a free and independent support service, providing a confidential, personal and safe space for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.
Email: [email protected]
Safe Spaces Helpline: 0300 303 1056
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 21:00
Saturdays: 09:00 - 13:00
Sundays: 13:00 - 17:00
Child-line: 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Parent Line: 0808 800 2222
National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours).
Samaritans Helpline: 116 123 (open 24 hours).
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline: 080 8808 8141 (freephone Monday to Friday 9-5pm)
