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St John's 50th Anniversary Celebrations, 2007 and 2008
To celebrate the forthcoming 50th Anniversary of the building and
dedication of St John's Church in Kidlington we are planning
the following fundraising, outreach and special events.
Events in 2007 to raise funds for celebrations include:
- Saturday 7th July 2007 10.30 to 12 noon
Coffee morning at St John's
- Wednesday 19th September 2007 (to be confirmed)
Craft Evening at St John's
Outreach aims:
As part of our celebrations we are encouraging people to contibute to
Edukid, continuing the support for the good work Edukid are doing in
Cambodia and the Far East. Collecting boxes are available for
individuals and at fundraising events.
Celebratory Events in 2007 and 2008 to include:
- Friday 26th October 2007 at 6.30pm
Service of Re-Dedication, with Bishop Henry Richmond
Celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the laying of the
foundation stone.
Bishop Henry Richmond will lead and preach.
Refreshments after the service.
- Friday 15th February 2008
Valentine's Day Barn Dance, with ploughman's supper
- Saturday and Sunday 21st/22nd June 2008
Patronal Festival Weekend
A range of activities, including parade around Garden
City, displays and demonstrations in the hall from hall users, art
and craft from West Kidlington School, hog roast, sponsored golden
balloons launch.
- Saturday and Sunday 27th/28th September 2008
Harvest Festival and 50th Anniversary of opening of St John's
Flower Festival, with memorial table in Lady Chapel for people to leave a posy of flowers
in memory of a loved one, history display of photos, slides etc, teas
to be served throughout Saturday, ministers who have served at St
John's to be invited to Sunday service, lunch afterwards.
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