Notice Board

Services at St John’s

Sunday 21st June

Sung family Eucharist-10:30am
with Rev Stuart F Gray

Tuesday 23rd June

Said Eucharist 6pm

All are Welcome to our Services

Revd Stuart F Gray BD PGDE

Broad Street, Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 1AN

Tel No 01259 724550

Email office@sjea.org.uk

Website - www.stjohnschurchalloa.org.uk

Facebook- https://en-gb.facebook.com/stjohnsalloa

Twitter - St John’s Alloa @StJohnAlloa

Instagram – stjohnsalloa

Readings for Sunday- The challenge of the Gospel is to ‘live in the light’. We will also hear the shocking story of Hagar and Ishmael being sent away. We are called to reflect on how we support those living with injustice and how, not dealing with things in the Light, can lead to centuries of hurt and anger.
Genesis 21:8-21
Romans 6:1-11b
Matthew 10:24-39
Garden-Please speak to Daphne if you would like to help with the garden on a regular basis or would like to take responsibility for a small section of the garden. All help is greatly appreciated.
Collection Counting Rota We really need more money counters for the Sunday collections. Could you volunteer to go on the list? Please speak to Tom, if you want to know what is required, or Angela if you would like to be added to the Rota. Thank you.
Tai Chi Café” Tai Chi Cafe is on for the final Thursday in June, 25^th, at 2 until 3pm as usual before taking our summer break. We've been very popular this year with lots of new people coming along for gentle exercise and chat. We'll start up again on Thursday 3rd September and all fitness abilities are welcome. Get in touch with Laurene at taichicafe@warpmail.net for further information.
Fellowship Group The next meeting of the Fellowship Group will be the Summer Outing to Crieff on Tuesday 30^th June.
Safeguarding News We have a new Head of Safeguarding in the Scottish Episcopal Church. Christine Riddoch has recently taken up the role. Christine has lots of previous experience in Safeguarding and we wish her well in her new post. Please remember that if you have any concerns about children or vulnerable adults at St John’s, please speak to Stuart or our own safeguarding co-ordinators, Ailsa and Pam.
Next Vestry Meeting this Tuesday 28^th July at 7pm Please speak to Stuart or any member of the Vestry if there is anything you wish to place on the agenda. There is a list of Vestry members on the church notice board or on our website www.stjohnschurchalloa.org.uk
In The Church Times this week Metropolitan Epiphany condemns Russian bombing of Kyiv cathedral

https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/19-june/news/world/metropolitan-epiphany-condemns-russian-bombing-of-kyiv-cathedral?utm_campaign=church-times

Bishop of Newcastle insists Lords must continue scrutiny of assisted-dying legislation

https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/19-june/news/uk/bishop-of-newcastle-insists-lords-must-continue-scrutiny-of-assisted-dying-legislation?utm_campaign=church-times&utm_medium=email&utm_edition=202606151130&utm_source=newsletter