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Huddles
Join a Huddle today
Huddles exist to build deep, personal, intimate relationships, and to provide a place for people to grow together to Be with Jesus, Be like Jesus and Do what Jesus did.
Huddles meet every other Tuesday evening in groups of 12-14 people in homes across our community. Groups meet from 7.30 – 9.00 and facilitated by members of St Johns
Sign up here and you will be allocated a group that has space and is close to you with a cross section of the church.
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Huddles
Huddles are small groups in peoples homes where people grow together. A time to be with Jesus, become like Jesus and do what Jesus did. -
Pattern
Pattern groups are 3 or 4 people intentionally doing life together through sharing their stories and practising patterns of life. -
Kids
Welcome to KIDS at SJC. At St Johns we LOVE families and love spending time with your KIDS to help them grow in the way of Jesus.
It’s a place we can worship, play games, read the Bible, pray, laugh and have fun together.
All children are cherished, loved and welcome. If your children require any specialist support we would love to be able to support you in this way, so do get in touch.
KIDS Church
We have KIDS church on Sundays at our 9am traditional service and our 11am informal service for children aged 3-11 (pre-school to year 6). We have loads of fun and discover more about growing a relationship with Jesus. To find out more please contact kids@stjohnscrawley.com
TOTS @ the Bridge
On a Friday morning 9.30-10.45 we have our TOTS group. This is a fun and safe space for 0-5’s to play, engage in craft activities, sing and generally have a great time, it’s also a great space for their adults to take a breather, and connect with other local parents and carers over refreshments. It’s free to come and we meet in ‘The Bridge’ (St John’s hall). To find out more please contact kids@stjohnscrawley.com
Parenting for Faith
This is a course for those raising their children to know and love Jesus. It’s a fantastic resource that gets really practical about how we actively disciple our children and our role as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or anyone who cares for children.
The goal of the course is to help parents discover that they are perfectly positioned to show their children the reality of a life with God and to empower them to have their own vibrant two way relationship with him.
Parenting for Faith starts 11th May, 7:30pm on Zoom.
Kids Matter
This is a 6 week course for parents and carers of young children, meeting on Fridays at 11am (straight after TOTS), we treat you to coffee & pastries and provide a safe space to explore different aspects of parenting guided by a facilitator. Every parent needs the help and support of others through the ups and downs of raising children, this is a perfect opportunity to give and receive that support while making new friends.
The course is free, but is space limited. We run ‘Kids Matter’ on demand so please contact kids@stjohnscrawley.com to find out when the next course is running.
Kids
Welcome to Kids at St John's Crawley. At St Johns we love families and love spending time with your kids to help them grow in the way of Jesus. -
Youth
Youth at SJC is a place where your young people can find a place to be rooted, grow, loved and thrive in their faith and in their identity.
We seek to love and support your young people with regular meet ups, events, weekends away and fun! Currently all activities are now in person and we have measures in place to keep everyone safe.
The Freezer
6:30pm at St John’s Church Hall
This is a place for fun and connection through playing games, hanging out, being together and going deeper.
Sunday Youth
11am at St John’s Church Hall
Each Sunday, before service, we meet together to play some games from 10:30am. Then during the service, along with some fun activities, we read the word and pray together. Sundays are crucial to the young people growing as we seek to disciple them.
Focus Alive
Information coming soon.
There are lots of great activities planned so please get in touch to find out more information.
You can contact us on youth@stjohnscrawley.com
@YouthSJC
Youth
Youth at SJC is a place where your young people can find a place to be rooted, grow, loved and thrive in their faith and in their identity. We seek to love and support your young people with regular meet ups, events, weekends away and fun. -
Young Adults
At St John’s, we have a large and growing community of over 70 young adults (aged 18-30).
Welcome to St John’s Young Adults! We are a community of 18-30’s who want to grow in friendship with one another and with Jesus. We are passionate about equipping you to follow the Way of Jesus in all aspects of our lives.
To find out more about Young Adults at St John’s or just to say hi, get in touch with Will, our Young Adults Pastor
Also, follow us on Instagram for information on our events and to find out generally what we’re up to!
Friday Socials
Friday night at 18:30
We meet monthly on a Friday night at 18:30 to hang out, catch up with one another and play some games! These are our times for community, to get to know one another more and have fun!
To find out about the latest social, follow us on social media or connect with Will.
The 6 On Sundays
6pm Service
As YA's we meet at the 6pm service on Sundays to worship and hear God's word together! The 6 is where we go deeper into God's and be formed in the Way of Jesus.
Groups and Patterns
Huddles
We believe that in our walk with Jesus it is better with others! We meet for Huddles fortnightly on Tuesday at 19:30pm in various places around Crawley to grow in relationship with one another and Jesus. Sign up for Huddles here.
Pattern Groups
Pattern Groups are groups of 3 or 4 people of the same sex coming together to practice the Way of Jesus and doing life together. If you are interested in joining a Pattern group, click here.
Support
We are here for you!
We know life can be challenging and we want to support you in that where we can be that practically or spiritually. Please email Will, our YA Pastor at will.kane@stjohnscrawley.com if you would like to chat.
Young Adults
At St John’s, we have a large and growing community of over 70 young adults (aged 18-30). We believe that this is a unique stage in your life, whether you’re a student, starting a career or still trying to figure things out. As the Young Adults Team, we really want to support you in life and help you as you work out God’s plan for your life. -
Character School
Developing leaders in the Way of Jesus
We believe God has a calling on each of our lives, which is sometimes lost, confused or distorted.
Why not go on an adventure with Jesus? Our vision to love Jesus, love Church, love people and love Crawley means we have the privilege of seeing God move in amazing ways in this town and would love for you to join us on this adventure.
Throughout the gospels, you see Jesus come alongside so many different people saying ‘follow me, learn my ways’. You'll learn more about who you are, who God is and what He’s calling you into. You will be stretched, challenged and encouraged and will grow as you walk in the way of Jesus by being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus and doing what Jesus did.
This is an opportunity for anyone, no matter your age or background, who wants to spend an exciting and stretching one or two years serving God in a growing church.
Character School starts 6th September 2022. Deadline for applications is 19th August 2022.
WHY CHOOSE CRAWLEY?
When there are so many church apprenticeships, why would you come to Crawley? We think we have the answer. Something new is happening in this ever increasing town of 120,000 as we start a journey with two new church plants, where you will play your part in leading, shaping and bringing transformation to these new communities. Crawley is close to Gatwick and 30 minutes from both London and Brighton. Steve and Liz, the leaders of St John’s, have a grace-rich story of God’s transformation and would love to see emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds and all ages coming to Crawley, being inspired by the Holy Spirit and experiencing the power of God’s transformation in their lives.
CHARACTER
In a world where so many leaders fail, character matters. Our character is defined by “what you do when no-one’s watching”. The church needs leaders of character, if you want to be in leadership and stay the course, working on your character is essential.
COMMUNITY
You will be part of a close-knit, fun team, where you will be supported, inspired and challenged to play your part and to cheer others on. Your spiritual gifts will be encouraged and character will be refined, and together they will be released for the benefit of the whole church community.
COMPETENCE
You will be mentored in an area of ministry within the church, where you will be able to lead having developed resilient and adaptable skills.
CALLING
We are hosting sessions facilitated by YWAM, Leadership College London and Worth Abbey that will help you discern your calling into whatever sphere of influence God sees you working in to bring His kingdom.
TEACHING
Tuesdays and Wednesdays we will spend time discovering the nature of God, awareness of who we are, and our role in His kingdom, through classroom sessions and formational input. The sessions are run by inspiring leaders and teachers who have experienced the highs and lows of leadership.
FORMATION
We believe that formation always happens, either intentionally or unintentionally. We want to intentionally partner with the Holy Spirit to be formed through Jesus’ teaching and real community, building a rhythm of life that will sustain and grow you.
SUNDAYS
You will have opportunities to put theory into practise by serving on teams in a wide range of contexts and ministries. This will stretch you by giving you real life experiences under the support and encouragement of the team.
MENTORING
An important aspect of character development is creating a team behind you to support, encourage and expose areas that need transforming. We have experienced mentors who are so excited to help you on your journey and will meet with you regularly.
FAQs
Can I work while doing Character School?
Yes - Character School is designed to allow you to work if you need or want to, but we would encourage you to have some time to build relationships in the wider church community.
How much does it cost?
The cost per year is £800 GBP. The cost covers all teaching and content plus two Character School retreats
What is the deadline for applying?
The last date for applying is Friday 19 August 2022. If you’re an international applicant, please ensure you leave plenty of time for Visa’s to process.
Where is Character School based?
Character School is based at St Johns Crawley and it's partner churches in Crawley, St Peter's and St Richard's.
Do you offer bursaries?
We never want money to be the reason someone doesn't apply! We have bursaries available for anyone in need of extra financial support. To apply, just tick the box in the application form and one of our team will be in touch.
Is there an age limit?
No, we recognise character is something we are always working on and would welcome any age to apply.
Do you provide accommodation?
We do not provide any accommodation as part of the course but please get in touch if you would like any advice on finding a place.
What days will Character School run?
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Wednesday evenings and Sundays, term time only, starting 6th September 2022.
What happens after the first year?
You may be asked to stay on for year 2. Those of you under the second year are likely to be those who show a clear gifting in leadership and an ability to carry significant responsibility in serving existing churches and new church plants.
Meet the Character School Leadership Team
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The Way Of Jesus
What does it mean to "follow" Jesus?
We hear the language “follower of Jesus” all the time, but what does it mean to be a disciple, or apprentice, of the rabbi from Nazareth? Put simply, it means you re-organize your life around three goals:
Be with Jesus
Become like Jesus
Do what Jesus did
It is not just an event on a Sunday, but a “way” of life in community around the teachings of Jesus. To live this way means we need to be transformed, from the inside out. Is this kind of deep, authentic, radical change of character possible, even in the chaos of the modern, digital, urban world? The answer is: absolutely yes. Through teaching, practice, community, and the Holy Spirit, we can recover our humanity in apprenticeship to Jesus.
Listen along with our teachings on the practices of Jesus. Then participate in the weekly practices in community.
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