St John's Church was founded in 689 AD and is still, first and foremost, a place of worship. Being the oldest Christian site in Chester and situated near the Amphitheatre, Walls and River Dee, it is also a tourist attraction. To allow as many people as possible to appreciate its rich history and individual architecture, the doors are open 365 days a year.
St John's Church receives no state funding and is therefore totally reliant on the generosity of visitors and other individuals, and organisations.
The Friends of St Johns was formed to help raise funds to support the Parish of Chester to maintain, preserve, improve and enhance the fabric and fittings of the Church.
Membership is open to all Persons, PCCs, Schools, Clubs, Businesses and other collective bodies from anywhere in the world, who care for the Church and wish to support its maintenance and enhancement.
Benefits of Membership
You will receive a signed guide-book and a virtual tour on DVD.
(Any updated versions of these will be sent to you automatically.)
You will receive a regular newsletter.
You will receive invitations to many events that are held in the church eg music concerts, fetes and celebrations.
Your name will be displayed within the church and in some official publications (unless you wish to remain anonymous.
How to become a member
The subscription for individuals is £
10 per year
The corporate subscription (PCCs, businesses, etc.) is £
30 per year
You may subscribe by:
a) Filling in the paper application form;
b) Filling in a down-loaded application form on our website
For more information:-
Tel: 01244 403634 .
Email: parishofchester@tiscali.co.uk
