The Launch of the Friends of St John’s
2016 saw the beginning of a new chapter in the life of St. John’s, Sharow, when it became only the fifth Church in the Diocese of Leeds to gain an…
Heritage Learning Officer of St John's, Sharow.
Church Throws Open its Doors
After a long period of conservation and restoration works, the church of St John’s, Sharow is opening its doors to the public once again. For months, the church was shrouded…
Silent Auction
AUCTION NOW CLOSED Thank you to all who have participated. Winners will be informed and Instructions for payment will be issued by email within the next 48hrs All monies raised…
The Story Behind ‘Come and Sing Messiah’
Fans of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ from across the world have been invited to take part in a performance of the oratorio at St John’s Church, Sharow. Ripon Choral Society member Bridget…
In Conversation with David Page, Artist
David joins us in March for his largest ever exhibition and sale of paintings. See here for more. Of course, everyone in the Ripon Choral Society knows David Page, but…
St John’s Vision Project Update
Phase 2 commenced with the appointment of a Heritage Learning Officer, Joe Priestley, who works half his week at St John’s. The other half of his week was with Ripon…
It’s the taking part that counts!
Thank you to all who voted for Roundabout, our Parish Magazine, on Aviva Community Fund’s website. Whilst we didn’t get through to the next round, we did gain a lot…
Stained Glass Update
Many of you will have passed St John’s and noticed the scaffolders, men in high visibility gear and conservators in their zip-up suits. In fact, you would be hard pressed…
Vision Project Update II
It is now necessary to visit the site daily to keep up with how quickly things are changing; windows come and go; the stonework rises around our new kitchen and…
The Vision Unfolds
Works to transform and preserve St John’s is now well underway as stained glass conservators began work this week. The foundations of a new annex, which will include a new…