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The Parish Church

Serving the community of Meads, Eastbourne

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St John’s is the local Anglican Parish Church in Upper Meads, Eastbourne. We celebrate the Christian faith as revealed to us in the Bible and through the teaching, life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We encourage each other to recognise the work of God in the world, and to live at peace in the newness of life given to us by the Holy Spirit. It is our belief that God is our heavenly Father, and loves all people, therefore we extend a very warm welcome to everyone.

Our pattern of worship includes both traditional and modern liturgies as well as contemporary forms of worship. In our preaching we always try to be relevant and topical as we apply our faith to everyday life.

We welcome children into the life of the church, but also try to provide pastoral care to the older members of our community.

Our Mission Statement

As part of the process of finding a new incumbent the parish prepared a profile of the church and the community. You can download a copy by clicking on the image below. It is in pdf format and occupies 1246k of space.

profile

Where we are

St John’s Church is in the heart of Meads, Eastbourne. The parish boundary runs from Beachy Head, along the sea front to South Cliff Avenue, along the middle of Silverdale Road, left along Carlisle Road, along Paradise Drive, up to and including Link Road, then straight along the Downs back to Beachy Head.

The church is in St Johns Road (at the junction with Staveley Road), Eastbourne (the postcode for SatNav is: BN20 7ND). There is ample road parking.

Our Church Building

The present church building was dedicated in April 1957, and we celebrated our Golden Jubilee in 2007, when we redecorated the church and made some alterations, including an improved entrance and welcome area at the back of the church.

St John’s Parish Hall

St John's Parish Hall

St John's Parish Hall

St John’s Church also has a parish hall in Meads village. It’s on the corner of Meads Road and Meads Street, and the entrance is in Meads Street (postcode BN20 7QL). There is very limited road parking.

Hiring the Parish Hall

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Church Notices

A MOVEMENT TO MUSIC CLASS for adults has started on Tuesday mornings, 10.30 - 11.30am, in the Pauling Room. The classes are free and open to anyone who'd like to join in. If you're interested, please phone the Church Office for more information (01323 738671).

The BAPTISM PREPARATION COURSE will be starting on Saturday 27 February and continuing on 6 and 13 March; 10.00 - 11.30am in the church. Refreshments and a creche available. To find out more please contact the Vicar or the Church Office.

CONNEXIONS EVENING
This social evening is for newcomers to St John's or to the parish of Meads - a chance to meet the Vicar and members of the leadership team over drinks and canapes. Our next Connexions Evening takes place on Sunday 28 February 5.00 - 6.30 pm, in the Church. Everyone welcome.

HALF-TERM BREAKS
Advance Notice of half-term breaks for the children's activities:

No Sunday Club on Sunday 14 and 21 February
No Parent & Toddler Group on Thursday 18 February

How to find us

How to find St John's

The Church is on the corner of St Johns Road and Staveley Road. The postcode is BN20 7ND

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St John’s

St John the Evangelist is the parish church of the village of Meads, Eastbourne in East Sussex.
We are an Anglican church, part of the Church of England, and in the Diocese of Chichester.

Registered Charity No. 1131574

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