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ST JOHN'S CHURCH NEVILLE'S CROSS DURHAM |
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EVENTS AND NEWS
Details of church services are in the monthly and weekly news-sheets. You can download the current monthly sheet from the Downloads page. For a calendar of other future events click the button. 
This page gives other selected events and news items of significance, as listed in the links immediately below. If you have news, events, or announcements you would like to appear here or in the calendar, please email News@sjnx.org.uk. Give at least a week's notice if possible. News from CMS Link Mission Partner (updated 13 November 2009) Annual Parochial Church Meeting 2010 - Results of Elections (added 11 May) Introduction of Baroness Sherlock (added 15 July) Photo Voltaic Cells on St John's (added 15 July)
Baroness Sherlock of Durham
Maeve Sherlock was introduced in the House of Lords on Monday 5 July. To see the video of the event, click here. 
Photo Voltaic Cells on St Johns
The PCC is considering the possibility of installing photo voltaic cells on the roof of St John's. These would both generate electricty for the National Grid, and reduce the running costs of the church. There is a currently a display on the notice boards in the kitchen, and you can download a copy of it here. The PCC is keen to hear your views on the possibility. If you would like to comment, or you have any questions you think the PCC needs to consider before making any decision, please email PVproject@sjnx.org.uk.
NX2010 EcoFest
The Neville’s Cross Community Eco Festival returns again by popular demand. In and around St John's Church, this promises to be another hugely enjoyable day out which focuses on sustainable living and justice issues. Drop in and enjoy the many and varied stalls, delicious local food, festival music (jazz, African drumming, brass bands, folk) games and childrens’ activities, films, swap shop, Speakers' Corner, beer and hymns, and much more. For more details click here.
SWINE FLU PRECAUTIONS - COMMUNION IN 'ONE KIND'
Following advice from the Government and the Archbishops, for the time being the wine will not be administered at Communion services, at St John's or St Margaret's. This is a sensibly-reasoned precaution to minimise the spread of the virus. Communion "in one kind" is a full and valid form of participation in the sacrament where circumstances require. To see the Archbishops' advice click here. Regardless of this extra prudent precaution, by far the most effective means of reducing the risk of infection is for people who are ill to refrain from attending church services, meetings etc until they are better; and for all of us to observe best practice in hygiene: washing hands frequently, and trapping coughs/sneezes in a tissue (which should be disposed of immediately after use - please do not leave tissues in the pews!)
NEWS FROM CATHERINE LEE, OUR CMS LINK MISSION PARTNER
Catherine Lee provides an update on the effects of Typhoon Morakot: letter of 29 October 2009 click here. For a copy of her earlier letter of 17 August 2009 click here.
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING 2010 - RESULTS OF ELECTIONS
These are the results of the elections held at the Annual Parochial Church Meeting on Sunday 18 April. Churchwardens: Keith Twomey and Peter de Lange PCC: Robert Freeman There remain two vacancies on the PCC. If you may be interested please contact the Rector.
ADMISSION OF CHILDREN TO COMMUNION
St John's welcomes baptized children to Communion before Confirmation as a sign of their full participation in the life of the church and of human equality in the eyes of God. Before beginning to receive Communion, children are required to take part in a simple course of preparation. Names of new communicants are then recorded by the church and a presentation is made. If your child(ren) is/are interested in receiving Communion, please speak to the Rector and/or note their names down on the sheet at the back of church. The course will take place in May (lasting no more than 4 sessions) and will be arranged to suit the participants. There is no minimum age as such; but parents are asked to gauge - and to discuss with their children - whether they are ready to approach the sacrament with a due sense that this is something special and important and to be treated with respect.
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