Christopher RuttyJan 7, 20233 minThe Father Christian Era; Dynamic & Dramatic Decade, 1990-2000The recent passing of Father Christian Swayne and his well-attended funeral at St. John’s on November 1st, points to the major role he...
Christopher RuttyDec 31, 20223 minYear End Notes: 1952, 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992In celebrating the 100th anniversary of St. John’s home on Humberside, exploring the church’s history is not only about discovering or...
Christopher RuttyDec 24, 20222 minChristmases Past, 1992 & 1922I recently found more SJWT newsletters in boxes kept in the church tower, including several issues of “Our Newsletter” (or “Your...
Christopher RuttyDec 17, 20222 minThe Way We Were, December 14, 1941It had been a very eventful and anxious week when parishioners arrived at St. John’s Church on Sunday, December 14, 1941. The front page...