St John's Church Watford
Our Church
Parishioners at St John's have worshipped in two church buildings on the present site since 1873. The first was a temporary construction, affectionately known as "The Tin Church" which gave good service for many years; eventually however the decision was made to build a permanent church for the parish.
The current building, completed in 1893, is a magnificent example of Victorian architecture, and is filled with furniture and ornaments accrued over the years which continue to inspire present day congregations in their prayers and devotions. Highlights of the church, both inside and out, can be viewed in the Virtual Tour.
A brief history of the parish, its buildings and its clergy, can be found on the History page, together with a number of photographs from our archives. The parish has been served by eight vicars and priests since 1873.
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Upcoming Services and Events
Monday 4th May
8.00am - Morning Prayer
Tuesday 5th May
5.30pm - Evening Prayer
7.00pm - Faith and a Pint (at the Estcourt Tavern)
Wednesday 6th May
10.00am - Said Mass with Lectio Divina
Friday 9th May
10.00am - Monthly Church Clean and Tidy-up
Sunday 10th May
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
10.30am - Parish Mass with Hymns
2.00pm - Conversations in Jazz / Watford Jazz Junction
Conversations in Jazz
Join us for a very special edition of Ilario Ferrari's 'Conversations in Jazz' providing a bumper afternoon of music and chat from a selection of Watford-based jazz artists with some very special guests.
The afternoon is hosted by Jazz FM presenter Ruth Fisher and Orphy Robinson MBE at St John's Church, presenting one-hour shows from David Gordon (piano) and Christian Garrick (violin) presented in association with 'Oxhey Sounds', Ilario Ferrari (piano/guitar/vocals) and Mari Songs (vocals) and Shri Sriram with his latest acclaimed solo project (electric-bass)
There will also be an opportunity to hear the emerging talent of local-pianist Micol Fusar and to hear a blended choir of children who have taken part in the Watford Jazz Junction's Jazz Train workshops across the last 18-months (including from Bushey Manor, Greenfields, Woodhall and St John's primary schools).