Welcome to the Church of St John The Evangelist, Burgess Hill
“We exist to worship God and in the name of Jesus Christ, to reach out and share with everyone, His life and His love”
Welcome to St John’s! – the Parish Church of Burgess Hill, situated at the very heart of the town. All are welcome to worship with us, and we are always delighted to see newcomers and visitors – we hope that you will find here a place of faith and fun, warmth and welcome.
The main act of worship at St John’s is the Eucharist – on Sundays, there is a shorter said communion service at 8am, followed by the sung Parish Eucharist at 10.00am. The main midweek Eucharist is on Wednesday mornings at 10.30am. All of our services are followed by refreshments.
With its distinctive spire being clearly visible across the town, this holy place has been a beacon of hope and refuge since the town was formed. Built in 1863 in the style of the Gothic revival, our beautiful church has been the place where our parish and people have come together – to offer worship to God, and to celebrate the great moments of joy in their lives. We strive to continue that same mission today – of drawing people to Christ, and extending His loving care to all in our community.
Our APCM & new Electoral Roll forms:
This year, the APCM will be held after the Parish Eucharist on Sunday 25th May – every six years, the church is required to create a brand new Electoral Roll: the register of people who worship with us / who are part of our church family. Being on the Roll entitles you to vote at the APCM, and to stand for various church positions; it is also the way by which the clergy can be in contact to arrange a pastoral visit… so it’s really important that we have an up-to-date directory. Please note that, as this is not merely a revision year, existing members will not automatically remain on the Roll, so we do need you to complete a new form – it only takes a minute! We are always so delighted to receive new applications – reflecting the fact that ours is a growing church, with many new people in our congregation.
Completed forms to the Vicar, or a Churchwarden.
The Spire Cafe
Our newly decorated Church Café is the perfect place to relax and connect with our community. With a fresh new look and a brand-new coffee machine, we are ready to serve you a delicious selection of food and drinks in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We are proud to have a 5-star hygiene rating, ensuring the highest standards for our guests.
Join us after Mass on Wednesdays, or drop by on Thursdays open between 10 am and 1 pm, when our friendly IT support group is also available to assist with any computer-related issues.
We look forward to welcoming you!
The Spire Cafe, Upper Room and Church are also available for Hire.
