Church of St John the Evangelist
All Are Welcomed in Our Church
We seek to be a welcoming and inclusive church, reaching out to our community with the love of God
We are a family friendly Anglican Church, part of the Diocese of Leeds, locally centrally in Ben Rhydding, at the foot of beautiful Ilkley Moor.
Worship @ St Johns
St Johns welcomes everyone to our services
- Holy Communion
- Celebration Worship Service
- Explore Together Service
- Celtic-style worship service
- Messy Church
- The ARK
Safe Guarding Policy
Our Church takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously and has adopted the policy and guidelines of the House of Bishops “Promoting a safer Church”. To view our policy documents / appropriate contacts please click on the links.
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Christmas Services
Christmas Eve
- 4 pm - Christingle Service - very popular - numbers strictly limited to 320
Oranges, candles, sweets, carrots, and the Good News of Christmas for all the family. An opportunity also to give a Christmas gift to The Children's Society
- 6 pm - Christingle Service - a repeat of the 4 pm service for those unable to attend the earlier service
- 11 pm - Midnight Communion - come and join us to celebrate the birth of our Saviour
Christmas Day
- 8:30 am - Communion (Traditional)
- 10:00 am - Family Communion - A family-friendly celebration of Christmas followed by Communion for those who would like to stay.
Sunday 28th December
- 8:30 am - Communion (Modern)
- 10:00 am - Carols and Cakes - an informal service with coffee/tea, cake, and carols
Upcoming Services & Events
Friday 2 January
Sunday 4 January
Friday 9 January
Sunday 11 January
Regular & Upcoming Social Events
Please see Social Events for details of regular and planned social events