No - if all you want out of the site is to find information or look at the Photo Gallery you don't need to create an account. There are some extra features which are only available to members, to take advantage of these you will need to be a registered user.

If you register for an account you can

• use the private messaging facility
• subscribe to content updates
• add comments to certain types of content
• disable any of the menu items in the right hand navigation bar if you wish

Eventually it will be possible for other people to add and update content if they feel adventurous! It's really quite easy but we can give you a crash course on how it works if you want to help.

To be able to add comments or access the Prayer Wall you need to create an account.

The registration process is fairly simple, simply click the "Login" text on the top menu, and then click "Create new account".

You will then be asked to enter a username, and a valid email address. We suggest your username should be reasonably obvious to help identify you to others. But try using just your first name first though, if you're lucky it may still be available.

If you really wish to remain anonymous, you can use whatever name takes your fancy, but please make sure you remember what it is.

St John's Online will then send you a confirmation email which contains a link to a web page which will activate your account and let you enter your password.

If you have any difficulties signing up, please email jane@stjohnshillingdon.org.uk

The sign up process will send you an email so you can verify your account - this is a one off unless you need to reset your password.

You will recieve emails if you choose to subscribe for updates on new content - you get to select what content you are emailed with and if at any time you wish to cancel the "subscriptions" you will be able to do that quite easily by clicking on the "My Subscriptions" link in the left hand site navigation.

We may from time to time send you a newsletter if there is anything of note to report regarding the site.

We will not share your email address with anyone else and only the webmasters will have access to it.

In a word, No...

Unfortunately, we do not have, and will never have, access to your password. All is not lost though because it's quite easy to set a new password.

simply click the "Login" text on the top menu, and then click "Request new password". On the next screen enter either your login name or the email address you registered with. The system will then email you a "one shot" password. (check your inbox and junk folder)

You can then use this temporary password to login to St Johns Online and change your password to something more memorable.

If you are still having trouble after trying this, please email jane@stjohnshillingdon.org.uk

We wanted to offer people the opportunity to submit a prayer without being identified personally if they wish. Of course if you want to let people know who you are then you can identfy yourself in whatever way you see fit - whatever works for you is fine!