We have a number of rooms and facilities which can be used to meet the needs of the local community.
We particularly seek to provide space and encouragement for :

• Community Arts
• Children and Young People
• Community Meetings and Events
• Education and Training

A subsidiary aim is to allow the church to be open for a large part of every day as a place of peace and quiet in a busy part of London, and as a venue for displays and exhibitions.

Spaces Available For Use :

• THE CHRISTCHURCH ROOM. A large hall with seating for 80 people. A mix of carpet and vinyl flooring and a small kitchenette makes this room suitable for a wide variety of different uses. This room is suitable for under-8's.
  
  
• THE ST STEPHEN ROOM. A medium-sized room with seating for up to 16 people, popular for small meetings and teaching/training sessions. This room is suitable for under-8's. It can be subdivided, if required, to form two small rooms. This is particularly popular as a creche for large events in the Christchurch Room.
  
  
• THE ENTRANCE FOYER/CAFÉ. An informal space for evening meetings, displays, public consultations and informal teaching sessions.
  
  
• THE ST AIDAN ROOM. Located in the church basement it is a spacious room that takes up to 20 people. This room has no natural light from windows so is not suitable for all day sessions, but would be very suitable for a half day meeting, training session or workshop.
  
  
• THE CHURCH. Provides seating for 400 people and is particularly suitable for very large meetings and concerts. There is a piano and an excellent pipe organ.

Notes :

• Parking is available at the church for event organisers and participants with disabilities. Parking for other participants is available in Stratford Shopping Centre. Public transport access is excellent. (see here for a map)
• We can provide OHP, TV/Video player, CD/Tape player, portable PA system and flipchart easels for all meetings. Users need to bring their own flipchart pads and OHP acetates.
• We provide reception cover for all events.
• There is wheelchair access to all parts of the building except The St Aidan Room.
• Tea, coffee, bottled water and biscuits are available at extra cost. These need to be ordered when your meeting is booked.
• The main kitchen is only available by special arrangement.
• St John's is a Non-Smoking building.
• Alcoholic drinks can only be served by written permission of the vicar.

For More Details :
Phone the church office on 020 8503 1913
or send an e-mail to the Office Administrator.