Siphiwe Bilingane 1. One thing I love about St John’s: The profound sense of grounded belonging. Despite its historic stature and setting in the heart of Wynberg, the church is a warm, unpretentious community. There is a genuine openness here - a space where people from different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life are truly welcomed AS THEY ARE. It’s a place where my family feels supported and seen. 2. My hope or vision for St John’s into our future: My vision for St John’s

Hey, my name is Kimberley Reynecke, I am 22 years old. I have two sisters and two nieces, I live with my mom, younger sister and grandparents. We have two dogs (Bentley and Royce) and two fish (Danny and Sandy). I am excited to be at St. Johns and to continue learning more about this community. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and helping create an amazing safe children's church community that empowers children to know and love God personally and have fun at t

Molweni, my name is Mkhululi Smith, which in isiXhosa means ‘one who brings freedom.’ At the age of two, my  German stepdad gave me the name Georgie, and today most people know me as George. I’m married to my amazing  wife, Tertia Smith, a passionate high school teacher who inspires young minds every day through education and  leadership development. We’re also proud parents to our adopted dog, Kolbe yes, named after Cheslin Kolbe, the  Springbok rugby player! I was born and

The St John’s Educational Fund continues to be a powerful testament to faith in action, opening doors to education and transforming lives within our parish and beyond. We are delighted to share that the Fund grew from R157,840 to R258,441.99, a 64% increase, thanks to the generosity of our individual donors and the six parish churches who contribute faithfully each month. During the year, we were especially blessed by an additional donation of R20,000 from St Luke's Church. A

St John’s Church Wynberg is seeking a Youth Pastor to lead and grow our youth ministry from 2026. (20 hrs/week) We’re looking for someone with a deep, active faith in Jesus, and a heart to see young people flourish in their relationships with Christ. The role includes building strong relationships with our teens, families, and the wider church; building up a team; creating a welcoming weekly youth gathering; connecting with schools, and the local community. Has an understandi

St John’s Church Wynberg is seeking a passionate Children’s Pastor 2026 to lead and grow our Children’s and young families ministry from January 2026.  (20 hrs/week) We are looking for someone with a deep, active faith in Jesus, a love for the church, proven experience with primary-aged children, and an understanding of discipleship. Has an understanding of discipleship, is organised, relational and energetic. This role requires a clean criminal record and compliance with all

St John’s Church Wynberg is seeking a live-in Church Verger. This vital role supports the day-to-day running of our church, helping to care for our buildings, worship spaces, grounds and gardens so that ministry can flourish. We are looking for someone who loves Jesus, enjoys serving people, has a can-do attitude, and will be an active member of our church community. Responsibilities include opening and closing the property, preparing spaces for services and events, keeping f

“Behold how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity.” Ps.133:1 These living words from Psalm 133 echoed through our hearts this year as St John’s joined seven of our fellow Wynberg churches for a united Christmas service at Maynardville. For the first time, Battswood Baptist Church, Bethel Assemblies of God, Calvary Sanctuary, Central African Presbyterian Church, Emmanuel Anglican Church, Ubukho Bakhe, and the Uniting Reformed Church gathered on Sunday evening f

Many of our members are housebound and can no longer attend regular service. The care team share some snapshots of their lives with us.

🌟 Please note that due to unforseen circumstances, these sessions have been cancelled for December 2025 . We apologise for any inconvenience - we wouldn't do this unless there was a compelling reason🌟 We are excited to welcome Fiona Williams, a Community Art Facilitator trained by the Butterfly Art Project , to lead art therapy sessions at St John’s Hall this December. Fiona has a rich background in supporting children’s healing through art, having worked with underprivileg

Here is more information about the Parish Educational Fund and access to the 2026 forms. We welcome donations as well as applicants.

Children are always welcome at St John's and we believe whatever the size of our Children's Church, it is still good news. Here is some current news about children's ministry at St John's.