A warm welcome awaits you here at St. John’s a parish worshiping within the Catholic tradition of the Church of England.
Located on the main A60 Mansfield Road approximately 2 miles north of Nottingham City Centre and adjacent to the Mapperley Park Clinic (NG5 2DL) the Church and Community Centre is situated in the north east corner of the churchyard. This Churchyard is surrounded on three sides by stone walls surmounted by iron railings. Its eastern boundary is formed by Mansfield Road with Church Drive to the south, Loscoe Road to the west and a children's playground (Pirates Park) to the north. The churchyard covers some 7294 square yards. The small part between the church and Church Drive is crowded but the main area now has tasteful groups of memorial stones moved together from other parts of the churchyard. Within the churchyard are Eleven War Commission Graves erected for men who served in the First World War. Burials in the church yard ceased many years ago.
There are three entrances to the churchyard, the north side of the building on Mansfield Road which is tarmacked and level, Church Drive with 3 steps near the gate,and Loscoe Road by a path throu the Church Yard. Wheelchair uses are advised to use the Mansfield Road entrance.
Access for Disabled People
Worshipers with mobility needs are most welcome at St John’s. Wheelchair access is via the gate on Mansfield Road from where a level path takes you to the main entrance. Stewards are on duty at all the main services should assistance be required. Toilets for the disabled are provided as well as a lift for access to the first floor. A sound system is used in the main services along with a loop.
Service Times.
There are regular services every week with others added on special occasions, such as Christmas, Holy Week and Easter (details on the Diary Page). In our services lay people have an active part, as servers, readers, and intercessors. We believe that this presents the whole Body of Christ celebrating together
Sunday at 10 AM. Parish Mass incorporation Kids Church
This is our main service when we celebrate the Parish Mass which is at the heart of our life together. The service is well ordered, a blend of the traditional and modern, with opportunity for singing, praying, reflecting, listening to God’s Word and partaking of the Sacrament.
We welcome children and young people to all our services . During this service the Children are invited to take part in Kids Church which is held in room 2 for a fun and friendly way for children to learn about God through story and activities returning to the main service during the peace. Children are welcome to stay in the service with parents if they prefer. We have a quiet corner with toys and looks for little ones
Tuesday at 12 Noon.
A brief service of Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament. This service in the Lady Chapel is provided for those who are unable to attend our regular services and is conducted by Eucharistic Ministers.
Wednesday at 10am
This weekday Mass in the Lady Chapel is a shorter service and includes a brief homily on the theme of the day. During Lent and Advent this service includes the Stations of the Cross.
Saturday at 10am.
Morning Prayer. A short period of prayer (especially important at this period of Interregnum) lasting no longer than 30 minutes.
Directions
St John's is located on the A60 Nottingham to Mansfield Road approximately 2 miles north of the city centre and can been seen clearly from the road.
Travelling by Car
Unfortunately the church doesn't have a car park but parking is possible in adjacent streets. Some parking may be available in the carpark attached to Pirates Park ( Not available for use between 7.30pm & 10.30pm. As this is contracted to the Nottingham Bridge Club)
If using satalite navigation systems enter postal code NG5 2DL (Mapperley Park Clinic).
Travelling by public transport
Nottingham City transport services 56, 57, 58, 59, 87, 88 & 89 and the Trent/Barton Calverton connection run every few minutes from Parliament Street in Nottingham City centre. You can also use the Pronto service to Mansfield & Chesterfield from the Victoria Centre Bus Station.
All these buses stop outside the church on Mansfield Road. Alight at Church Drive.
