We really enjoy celebrating Festivals at St. John's!

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CHRISTMAS

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Advent and Christmas are always special in a rural village, and we go to town! 

Our Advent Family Service often includes a Christingle; we have a Carols by Candlelight at 3pm one Sunday evening; there's a Crib Service at 3pm on Christmas Eve; also on Christmas Eve there will be an early Midnight Mass, starting at 10pm; and Christmas Communion at 9:15am on Christmas Day itself.

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Add to that Carol Singing in the Thatchers Arms and a party or two, and we're all guaranteed a happy Christmas!

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LENT AND EASTER

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Lent Starts on Ash Wednesday, when there'll be a special service of Holy Communion in one of the Churches in our Benefice.

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Mothering Sunday is an opportunity for everyone to gather to say 'thank you' to mums everywhere with a gift of a posy of flowers; Palm Sunday includes the gift of a Palm Cross; and Easter Communion is a must for every Christian.

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On Good Friday at 2pm there is a service in Little Horkesley Church remembering Jesus' Last Hour at the Cross and we have an Easter Vigil service at 8pm on Holy Saturday in Mount Bures.

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FLOWER FESTIVAL

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That's on the fourth weekend of June each year - a massive event which includes a Celebration Service at 6pm on Sunday.

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HARVEST

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Harvest is important to all rural Churches, and we make the most of the occasion. It is usually on the first Sunday of October; we present gifts during our Family Service which are donated to local Charities that serve those who are homeless or in financial need. We also enjoy a Harvest Supper on the Saturday evening, to which all Villagers are invited.

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We often find a reason for other celebrations and special services, so please check our Weekly Benefice Bulletin