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What is St. John's like?

Welcome! Come on in!

  • Expect to find a warm welcome, rather informal atmosphere.

    • Our 9 am Sunday service follows the more contemporary form of worship using the Book of Alternative Services (BAS), and with a blending of traditional and contemporary music.

    • Our 10 am Wednesday service follows the traditional form of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).  This is a small, quiet, said service of prayer and worship.

  • What about my children?
    Children are especially welcomed to Sunday service to join in worship and tor receive Holy Communion.

  • Can I worship here? I'm from a different church or am very new to 'church'.
    You absolutely can worshp here!

All are welcome to fully participate in the services at St. John's.
We want you to feel part of the family. 

You do not need to be baptized to participate in worship.
All are welcome to share in Communion. 
Ask anyone sitting next to you to help you follow the service.

  • What about Communion?

During the Eucharist, we receive in both Bread (wafer *Gluten-free is available) and Wine.

If mobility is an issue, you are invited to remain seated, and Communion will be brought to you.

What if I am not comfortable to receive Communion?
It is always your choice, to receive or not.

Perhaps you would be more comfortable to receive a Blessing, instead.
Simply come forward at "communion time",
with arms crossed over your chest--as indication to the Celebrant.  

  • What about the Hymns & Songs?
    We do enjoy singing, and the whole congregation is the choir! 

    • We sing from a wide variety of music sources including
      "Common Praise" - known as "the blue book"- and used throughout Anglican Churches in Canada.

    • We also sing songs and hymns from other sources,
      and we are always learning.

    • Usually Sunday's music selection each  is a blend
      of "traditional" and "more contemporary".

  • Why all the standing and sitting?
    At St. John's we usually stand:

      • to sing

      • to profess our faith with the Creed; 

      • and when we pray after Communion. 

We Sit:

      • to listen to the Scripture readings;

      • YET do stand when the Gospel of Christ is proclaimed; 

    • We ALSO stand during the Eucharistic prayer, because the Eucharist is a celebration.

This all can be very confusing - just follow along with others around you. 
A good rule of thumb is to  "do what is most comfortable for you."

  • What about parking?
    Parking is available** in the rear lot with access off 1st Street.

  • Ramp access  (2) to the building -

    • at the Parish Hall doors off the parking lot;

    • at the Side Door along First Street. 

  • MAIN entrance is on Jubilee Street. 

**Parking availability will change when the pending building project is active.**
Call the office at 250.478.9712.

  • How do I stay in touch?

    • Join the Parish List (Roll):
      Complete the Information Card providing your contact/ life details.

      • Drop the completed card in the offerory plate at the back table.

      • Receive our weekly announcements update, by providing an active e-mail address.

  • What about Giving?

Please know that you are in no way obligated to make an offering or donation. 
This is between you and God. 

      • However, if you would like to make regular contributions,
        please speak to our greeter who will assist you.

      • Many people use donation envelopes, or are enrolled for a pre-authorized giving remittance - the "Electronic Collection Plate".  

      • For More Information.

Welcome! 
We Are Blessed by Your Presence!

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