Anthony Wilson at Munch with Music St John's Caterham on 7 October 2026

Sadly Anthony had to cut one of the items from his programme due to a nasty swelling. To elaborate, the church organ was suffering from a stuck swell setting.

However, this had no impact on the the variety and depth of enjoyment to be had from his excellent recital.

Programme

Gibraltar March — Denis Bédard (b.1950)

St. George’s Fanfare — Miriam Reveley (b.2003)

Pastorale — Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

(i) Prelude

(ii) Allemande

(iii) Aria

(iv) Gigue

Variations on the Norwegian folk tune “Å hvor salig det skal blive” — Bjarne Sløgedal (1927–2014)

(i) Koral

(ii) Song

(iii) Fløyteljod

(iv) Langeleik

(v) Frygde song

Melody — Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875–1912)

Grand Choeur — Théodore Dubois (1837–1924)

The audience was very appreciative and hopefully Anthony will return to charm us in the future.

All creatures great and small

Along with the very lively creatures that came for a blessing today, were pictures of much loved passed on pets and cuddly pets some of who appeared in the story of Noah's Ark.

All received the same blessing as we remembered all God's creatures and our responsibilities to care for them.

Gift Aid Awareness Day

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Munch with Music - October 2026

The next Munch with Music will be held in the church on 7th October 2026 featuring Anthony Wilson on the church organ.

You are invited to bring your own ‘Munch’.

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

Coffee, tea and biscuits from 12:15pm, with the performance starting at 12:45pm and lasting about 45 minutes.

The following Munch will be on 4th Novemberber 2026, with Musicians from Trinity Laban.

Pet Blessings!

An informal, short service to celebrate the animals in our lives. All ages and species welcome.

Sunday 4 October at 10am in the church.

Forest Church explored bugs

Forest Church at St Johns last Saturday (1 August) explored bugs.

A time to celebrate God's creation.

Forest Church Dates for Summer 2026

All sessions are free, on Saturdays at 3pm, at Caterham School Pre-Prep Outdoor Learning
Area, which is next to the pre-prep car park.

• 1st August: BUGS & the little details of God's creation
• 29th August: Footprints & Next Steps

Jane Faulkner on violin and Esther Cavett on piano Munch with Music 1 July 2026

A reflective programme with a variety of pieces, in style and length.

The programme of music was:

A. Corelli: Giga from the Trio Sonata, Op5/3
H Skempton: a selection of short piano pieces, introduced by the performer.
W A Mozart: Piano and Violin Sonata, E minor, K304, Allegro, Tempo de Minuetto.
J. Brahms: Violin and Piano Sonata, D minor, op108. Allegro. Adagio, Un poco presto e con sentiment, Presto agitato.

Greatly appreciated by the audience, it seems certain that Jane and Esther will be back at St John's as soon as is convenient.

Bible Study, Summer 2026

Bible Study Home Groups

Sundays after Church Coffee in the Church Hall, 28 June - 2 August

An introduction to Mark's Gospel over 6 weeks. Each session lasts approximately an hour and you do not need prior knowledge of the Bible.

Home Groups will be back in November for our next series after this one.

Munch with Music - July 2026

The next Munch with Music will be held in the church on 1st July 2026 featuring Jane Falkner on violin and Esther Cavett on piano.