Hartford Victorian Christmas – volunteers needed
This annual community event takes place on Saturday 1st December. We urgently need volunteers to sign up, please, to help with this event, which is a massive opportunity to welcome over 1,000 people into our church buildings in one day. It’s only 3 weeks away but we are short of people for the following important roles:
- Managing the Church or Church Centre for the day (between 8am and 3pm) supporting stall holders set-up, clear down and providing refreshments for them throughout the day. You need to be organised and welcoming but you won’t be on your feet all day and will have time to mingle with the crowds.
- Welcoming and greeting the public at the entrance to both venues - 1 hour slots between 9.30am and 2.30pm - Victorian dress preferred but optional.
- Decorating the Church and Church centre - on Friday 30th November in the afternoon - assisting Judi Rigby, including decorating the Christmas trees, preparing decorative signage, etc.
- Lifting and shifting - setting up both venues from 1pm on Friday 30th November, usually finishing around 6pm unless we have more helpers!
- Unloaders - helping stall holders unload their cars so that we can clear the church car park for the stalls and entertainment space - Saturday, 8 -9.30am. This may also include helping to set up the gazebos for the entertainment space.
- Bakers - making cakes, traybakes etc for the café. Please can you deliver to the Church Centre kitchen on Friday 30th November after 1pm.
If you are able to support this event hosted by the church, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or ring the Church Office (872255).
This year we also have the Eden Bus coming - this is a new specific opportunity for volunteers to get alongside young people, to support them in the activities and begin conversations towards the gospel. The activities include: rock climbing wall, tube slide, nail bar, various video games and karaoke. We would need approximately 5 people throughout the day on a rotation system. If you would like to get involved in this aspect of the Victorian Christmas, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. directly.
Thank you in anticipation that you will come forward as usual to support this event.
Christianity Explored
Christianity Explored is an informal 7-week course for anyone who would like to investigate Christianity, see what the Bible really says or ask any questions that they have.
Next course! Our next Christianity Explored course starts after Christmas on Tuesday January 15th in St John's Church Centre.
Looking at Mark's gospel, the course explores who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means to follow him.
Booking is not essential but is appreciated (don't be put off if you forget to book!). For more information, please contact the Church Office or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
To watch a video trailer, please click to go to the Learning More section of this site.
Churchyard Grass Cutting
Many people have commented on the state of St John's churchyard, in particular the very long grass. The church is acutely aware of this problem: it has an impact on the appearance of our village and causes distress to families visiting graves.
However, the churchyard is the responsibility of Cheshire West and Cheshire Council (CWAC), not the church.
If you are unhappy with the current condition of the churchyard, please contact both Clare Barlow (01244 977376 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Neil Bowdler (0151 356 6581 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) at CWAC. The more people who get in touch, the better.
You may also like to contact your local councillor.
