Many churches have a 'Friends' Scheme and now St John’s in Moggerhanger is no exception. The idea came about after hearing of the success of a similar project at St Leonard’s in Stagsden. The church there has suffered greatly over the years from death watch beetle and the necessary restoration work, along with many other projects, has been greatly supported financially by The Friends of St Leonard’s.

The Friends of St John’s Church Moggerhanger was set up by and for people who, in the main, are not weekly churchgoers, but who are concerned about the upkeep of the building and churchyard. This new initiative allows the Parochial Church Council (PCC) to concentrate on other church activities.
From our first Trustees meeting in November 2002, we have come a long way.

Today, twenty two people or couples give regularly, including some who don’t live in the village but have past or present links with the church. More than £4400 from the Friends’ account has already been used or promised to make a real difference to the appearance, safety and facilities at St John’s.