about us
At St John’s, we aim to express the love, ministry, and person of Jesus Christ through our thoughts, words and actions.
Welcome!
You’re welcome to St. John’s Church, Plumstead. I am glad you’ve found us. We are a Church of England parish, made up of women, men and children from a wide variety of backgrounds. United by the love of Jesus, we feel called to be a warm and welcoming church where everyone can flourish.
We aim to express the love of Jesus Christ through our worship services and in our day-to-day engagements with our community. By the grace of God, we continue to work hard to ensure that St John’s remains a safe space for everyone to worship freely.
Our Worship services contain a variety of contemporary and traditional songs, with an all age service on the first Sunday of each month. Tea and coffee after the Sunday service is a great time to catch up with one another.
I hope you would join us in Church soon.
Thank you.
Timmy Ajayi
Vicar
Revd Timmy Ajayi
Vicar
vicar@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Sonia McIntosh, MBE
Pastoral Minister
pastoralcare@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Richard Ratajczak
Music Coordinator
music@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Sue Craven
Church Warden
churchwarden@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Olaitan Fatoye
Lay Chair Deanery Synod
Helen Beecher Bryant
Children & Youth Pastor
youthpastor@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Damie Ajayi
Church Admin
admin@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Wale Kalejaiye
Church Warden
churchwarden@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Parish Church Council/Trustees
Timmy Ajayi, Chair
Richard Ratajczak – Vice Chair
Sue Craven – Church warden
Wale Kalejaiye – Church warden
Naby Adetosoye – PCC Secretary
Lekan Olasanmi – Treasurer
Chloe Samways -Asst. Church warden
Marilyn Nana – Deanery Synod Rep
Kola Adeyefa
Folarin Ajala
Segun Adesanya
Sonia McIntosh
Michael Sofeso
Olubunmi Taiwo
Standing/Finance
Timmy Ajayi
Richard Ratajczak
Sue Craven
Sonia McIntosh
Folarin Ajala
Naby Adetosoye
Lekan Olasanmi
Deanery Synod
Olaitan Fatoye
Michael Sofeso
Our History
St John’s is in the parish of St John, St James and St Paul, Plumstead. The church building was rebuilt in 1959 within the ruined walls of an earlier Victorian church bombed during World War II.
The church was rebuilt using what may have been parts of the transept and chancel walls. It consists of a simple rectangular nave and chancel orientated north to south, with two separate extensions attached to the east wall forming the vestry and a library. The remainder of the site was redeveloped in 1972 with a new hall to the west in what may have been a common lobby.
The church building includes: a Disabled Access ramp and toilet facility, conveniences, crèche, induction loop, public telephone, Car parking spaces, and a sizable Church Hall.
The Parish of St John with St James and St Paul parish covers the slopes from Plumstead High Street up to the Commons. Many years ago St James became Greenwich Young People’s Theatre and is now a block of residential flats while St Paul’s was sold to the Roman
Catholic Church.
Today, in line with the pluralistic nature of South East London, St John’s is a very diverse church. By embracing our differences and diversity through our love of Jesus, we are committed to being a warm and welcoming church for all.
Safeguarding is important to us
At St John’s, we believe that everyone who participates in the life of the Church has a responsibility to safeguard and be safeguarded. We pay particular attention to the safeguarding and care of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church activities. We have adopted the Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding policy – ‘A Safe Church’.
Our Safeguarding Officers:
- Ade Adetosoye – 01322 335 493
- Michael Sofeso – 0208 316 4661
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact any of our Safeguarding Officers, or you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team using the details below, or by phoning 020 7939 9423 (office hours) or 020 3874 6743 (out of hours).
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – Pamela Chisholm
pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – Marie Daly
marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – Louise Vernon
louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org
If you have immediate concerns about someone’s safety, please contact the police on 999 and your local authority. Children and Adult Services as appropriate. For children and vulnerable adults living in the borough of Greenwich, please contact:
- Royal Borough of Greenwich – emergency duty team out of hours – 020 8854 8888
- Children: referral team – 020 8921 3171
- Adult Social Care Safeguarding vulnerable adults – 020 8921 2304
Other useful contacts to note:
- NSPCC Child Protection Helpline – 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). You may phone if you are worried about a child.
- Child-line – 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). You may phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
- National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). You may phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
- Samaritans Helpline – 116 123 (open 24 hours). You may phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
- Action on Elder Abuse Helpline – 080 8808 8141. You may phone (free of charge) Monday to Friday, 9am- 5pm.
Pastoral Care
The Family of St Johns Church are ordinary folks from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to be a caring and loving community embracing all those we meet. We aim to promote a healthy Christian Community where young and old alike are welcomed, feel loved, valued and safe.
Our Pastoral Care Team hope to provide support through Prayers, Practical and Personal support, by keeping in touch with church members, visiting the elderly and those who are sick or in hospital as appropriate.
As well as offering practical support we aim to be a listening, comforting, encouraging and enabling church.
Pastoral Care Team Members
- Sonia McIntosh
- Timmy Ajayi
- Fola Ajala
- Kate Okonko-Nwosu
Welcome!
You’re welcome to St. John’s Church, Plumstead. I am glad you’ve found us. We are a Church of England parish, made up of women, men and children from a wide variety of backgrounds. United by the love of Jesus, we feel called to be a warm and welcoming church where everyone can flourish.
We aim to express the love of Jesus Christ through our worship services and in our day-to-day engagements with our community. By the grace of God, we continue to work hard to ensure that St John’s remains a safe space for everyone to worship freely.
Our Worship services contain a variety of contemporary and traditional songs, with an all age service on the first Sunday of each month. Tea and coffee after the Sunday service is a great time to catch up with one another.
I hope you would join us in Church soon.
Thank you.
Timmy Ajayi
Vicar
Revd Timmy Ajayi
Vicar
vicar@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Sonia McIntosh, MBE
Pastoral Minister
pastoralcare@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Richard Ratajczak
Music Coordinator
music@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Sue Craven
Church Warden
churchwarden@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Olaitan Fatoye
Lay Chair Deanery Synod
Helen Beecher Bryant
Children & Youth Pastor
youthpastor@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Damie Ajayi
Church Admin
admin@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Wale Kalejaiye
Church Warden
churchwarden@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Parish Church Council/Trustees
Timmy Ajayi, Chair
Richard Ratajczak – Vice Chair
Sue Craven – Church warden
Wale Kalejaiye – Church warden
Naby Adetosoye – PCC Secretary
Lekan Olasanmi – Treasurer
Chloe Samways -Asst. Church warden
Marilyn Nana – Deanery Synod Rep
Kola Adeyefa
Folarin Ajala
Segun Adesanya
Sonia McIntosh
Michael Sofeso
Olubunmi Taiwo
Standing/Finance
Timmy Ajayi
Richard Ratajczak
Sue Craven
Sonia McIntosh
Folarin Ajala
Naby Adetosoye
Lekan Olasanmi
Deanery Synod
Olaitan Fatoye
Michael Sofeso
Our History
St John’s is in the parish of St John, St James and St Paul, Plumstead. The church building was rebuilt in 1959 within the ruined walls of an earlier Victorian church bombed during World War II.
The church was rebuilt using what may have been parts of the transept and chancel walls. It consists of a simple rectangular nave and chancel orientated north to south, with two separate extensions attached to the east wall forming the vestry and a library. The remainder of the site was redeveloped in 1972 with a new hall to the west in what may have been a common lobby.
The church building includes: a Disabled Access ramp and toilet facility, conveniences, crèche, induction loop, public telephone, Car parking spaces, and a sizable Church Hall.
The Parish of St John with St James and St Paul parish covers the slopes from Plumstead High Street up to the Commons. Many years ago St James became Greenwich Young People’s Theatre and is now a block of residential flats while St Paul’s was sold to the Roman
Catholic Church.
Today, in line with the pluralistic nature of South East London, St John’s is a very diverse church. By embracing our differences and diversity through our love of Jesus, we are committed to being a warm and welcoming church for all.
Safeguarding is important to us
At St John’s, we believe that everyone who participates in the life of the Church has a responsibility to safeguard and be safeguarded. We pay particular attention to the safeguarding and care of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church activities. We have adopted the Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding policy – ‘A Safe Church’.
Our Safeguarding Officers:
- Ade Adetosoye – 01322 335 493
- Michael Sofeso – 0208 316 4661
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact any of our Safeguarding Officers, or you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team using the details below, or by phoning 020 7939 9423 (office hours) or 020 3874 6743 (out of hours).
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – Pamela Chisholm
pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – Marie Daly
marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – Louise Vernon
louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org
If you have immediate concerns about someone’s safety, please contact the police on 999 and your local authority. Children and Adult Services as appropriate. For children and vulnerable adults living in the borough of Greenwich, please contact:
- Royal Borough of Greenwich – emergency duty team out of hours – 020 8854 8888
- Children: referral team – 020 8921 3171
- Adult Social Care Safeguarding vulnerable adults – 020 8921 2304
Other useful contacts to note:
- NSPCC Child Protection Helpline – 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). You may phone if you are worried about a child.
- Child-line – 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). You may phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
- National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). You may phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
- Samaritans Helpline – 116 123 (open 24 hours). You may phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
- Action on Elder Abuse Helpline – 080 8808 8141. You may phone (free of charge) Monday to Friday, 9am- 5pm.
Pastoral Care
The Family of St Johns Church are ordinary folks from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to be a caring and loving community embracing all those we meet. We aim to promote a healthy Christian Community where young and old alike are welcomed, feel loved, valued and safe.
Our Pastoral Care Team hope to provide support through Prayers, Practical and Personal support, by keeping in touch with church members, visiting the elderly and those who are sick or in hospital as appropriate.
As well as offering practical support we aim to be a listening, comforting, encouraging and enabling church.
Pastoral Care Team Members
- Sonia McIntosh
- Timmy Ajayi
- Fola Ajala
- Kate Okonko-Nwosu
Welcome!
You’re welcome to St. John’s Church, Plumstead. I am glad you’ve found us. We are a Church of England parish, made up of women, men and children from a wide variety of backgrounds. United by the love of Jesus, we feel called to be a warm and welcoming church where everyone can flourish.
We aim to express the love of Jesus Christ through our worship services and in our day-to-day engagements with our community. By the grace of God, we continue to work hard to ensure that St John’s remains a safe space for everyone to worship freely.
Our Worship services contain a variety of contemporary and traditional songs, with an all age service on the first Sunday of each month. Tea and coffee after the Sunday service is a great time to catch up with one another.
I hope you would join us in Church soon.
Thank you.
Timmy Ajayi
Vicar
Revd Timmy Ajayi
Vicar
vicar@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Sonia McIntosh, MBE
Pastoral Minister
pastoralcare@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Richard Ratajczak
Music Coordinator
music@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Sue Craven
Church Warden
churchwarden@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Olaitan Fatoye
Lay Chair Deanery Synod
Helen Beecher Bryant
Children & Youth Pastor
youthpastor@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Damie Ajayi
Church Admin
admin@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Wale Kalejaiye
Church Warden
churchwarden@stjohnsplumstead.org.uk
Parish Church Council/Trustees
Timmy Ajayi, Chair
Richard Ratajczak – Vice Chair
Sue Craven – Church warden
Wale Kalejaiye – Church warden
Naby Adetosoye – PCC Secretary
Lekan Olasanmi – Treasurer
Chloe Samways -Asst. Church warden
Marilyn Nana – Deanery Synod Rep
Kola Adeyefa
Folarin Ajala
Segun Adesanya
Sonia McIntosh
Michael Sofeso
Olubunmi Taiwo
Standing/Finance
Timmy Ajayi
Richard Ratajczak
Sue Craven
Sonia McIntosh
Folarin Ajala
Naby Adetosoye
Lekan Olasanmi
Deanery Synod
Olaitan Fatoye
Michael Sofeso
Our History
St John’s is in the parish of St John, St James and St Paul, Plumstead. The church building was rebuilt in 1959 within the ruined walls of an earlier Victorian church bombed during World War II.
The church was rebuilt using what may have been parts of the transept and chancel walls. It consists of a simple rectangular nave and chancel orientated north to south, with two separate extensions attached to the east wall forming the vestry and a library. The remainder of the site was redeveloped in 1972 with a new hall to the west in what may have been a common lobby.
The church building includes: a Disabled Access ramp and toilet facility, conveniences, crèche, induction loop, public telephone, Car parking spaces, and a sizable Church Hall.
The Parish of St John with St James and St Paul parish covers the slopes from Plumstead High Street up to the Commons. Many years ago St James became Greenwich Young People’s Theatre and is now a block of residential flats while St Paul’s was sold to the Roman
Catholic Church.
Today, in line with the pluralistic nature of South East London, St John’s is a very diverse church. By embracing our differences and diversity through our love of Jesus, we are committed to being a warm and welcoming church for all.
Safeguarding is important to us
At St John’s, we believe that everyone who participates in the life of the Church has a responsibility to safeguard and be safeguarded. We pay particular attention to the safeguarding and care of children, young people and vulnerable adults involved in Church activities. We have adopted the Diocese of Southwark’s safeguarding policy – ‘A Safe Church’.
Our Safeguarding Officers:
- Ade Adetosoye – 01322 335 493
- Michael Sofeso – 0208 316 4661
If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm, please contact any of our Safeguarding Officers, or you can contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Team using the details below, or by phoning 020 7939 9423 (office hours) or 020 3874 6743 (out of hours).
Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – Pamela Chisholm
pamela.chisholm@southwark.anglican.org
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – Marie Daly
marie.daly@southwark.anglican.org
Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser – Louise Vernon
louise.vernon@southwark.anglican.org
If you have immediate concerns about someone’s safety, please contact the police on 999 and your local authority. Children and Adult Services as appropriate. For children and vulnerable adults living in the borough of Greenwich, please contact:
- Royal Borough of Greenwich – emergency duty team out of hours – 020 8854 8888
- Children: referral team – 020 8921 3171
- Adult Social Care Safeguarding vulnerable adults – 020 8921 2304
Other useful contacts to note:
- NSPCC Child Protection Helpline – 0808 800 5000 (lines free and open 24 hours). You may phone if you are worried about a child.
- Child-line – 0800 1111 (lines free and open 24 hours). You may phone if you are a child or young person and are worried about anything.
- National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (lines free and open 24 hours). You may phone if you are experiencing domestic abuse.
- Samaritans Helpline – 116 123 (open 24 hours). You may phone if you feel you are struggling to cope and need someone to talk to.
- Action on Elder Abuse Helpline – 080 8808 8141. You may phone (free of charge) Monday to Friday, 9am- 5pm.
Pastoral Care
The Family of St Johns Church are ordinary folks from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to be a caring and loving community embracing all those we meet. We aim to promote a healthy Christian Community where young and old alike are welcomed, feel loved, valued and safe.
Our Pastoral Care Team hope to provide support through Prayers, Practical and Personal support, by keeping in touch with church members, visiting the elderly and those who are sick or in hospital as appropriate.
As well as offering practical support we aim to be a listening, comforting, encouraging and enabling church.
Pastoral Care Team Members
- Sonia McIntosh
- Timmy Ajayi
- Fola Ajala
- Kate Okonko-Nwosu