Services will also be uploaded to our Facebook page on Sunday afternoon.
You can easily participate in chatting with the online hosts and others, using YouTube's the live chat box. It's easy and fun, so try it out!
See you on Sunday!
Sunday School
All are welcome to attend this
Sunday as we discuss Ash
Wednesday.
Everyone begins the service in the
main Sanctuary at 10:30 am and
then, those who wish, move into the
Annex during the worship service for
Sunday School.
Youth Group 2023
This week, February 19, the youth group will be discussing the question 'What's the smallest object to have a gravitational pull?' as a springboard to talk about kindness and the Good Samaritan. Youths grades 7-12, from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. If you can, please let Kathy Cawsey know you're coming, so we know numbers for food.
If you're an adult and want to help out, we're looking for people to provide dinners. We're also looking for people to be an extra body - come hang out with us for two hours, no prep required! Contact Kathy Cawsey if you are interested.
TaizéService
St. John's is hosting a Taizé Prayer Service on Sunday, February 19 at 7:00 pm in the main worship space at Stanley Street.
This service will include singing, scripture reading, prayers and silent meditation. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday Morning Contemplative Service
Please join us for a short online service every Thursday at 8:00 am. Music, readings, prayers and 10 minutes of silent meditation; and then some conversation if you have the time. Everyone is welcome.
Click THIS LINK on Thursday morning to join us.
Please use Meeting ID: 839 1084 0376. Passcode: Pray
Delicious fluffy pancakes, homemade baked beans, yoghurt and fruit will be on the menu. Gluten-free options will also be available.
This fundraising meal will help provide financial assistance to the breakfast program at Highland Park Jr. High School.
If you'd like to help set up, cook and/or serve, please email Jim Sharpe.
Ash Wednesday
Our Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 22 in the main worship space. This will be a joint service with Hope United Church.
Please join us for a short reflective service of prayers, hymns and readings as we mark the start of the season of Lent.
Save the Date - Sunday, March 26
The St. John's United Church Annual General Meeting will be held immediately following our worship service on Sunday, March 26. Stay tuned for more details and the 2022 Annual Report.
Obituary
As we announced last week, a long time bell-ringer, Maureen Woodhouse, passed away on February 4. Here is the link to Maureen's obituary. A celebration of her life will be held later on in the summer.
Spiritual Friends
The Spiritual Friends group meets on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm from September to June on Zoom. New members are always welcome.
We discuss and analyze a variety of topics and ideas each week based on theological themes. A variety of media is used including books, videos, poetry, artwork, and podcasts.
St. John's United Book Club
The St. John's Book Club meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from September to June (with the exception of December).
Our next meeting will be held via Zoom on February 22 at 7:00 pm for a discussion of “The Scent
Keeper” by Erica Bauermeister.
Please contact the church office if you'd like to know more.
Online Prayer Box
To have your prayer requests included in Sunday's Prayers of the Community just click the link below and type in your request. Names will not be mentioned, unless so specified; or reach out to one of our Ministers, Hubert or Annika, to let them know.
Hubert I'm working primarily from my Stanley Street office combined with work from home. Saturdays and Mondays are my days off, but otherwise feel free to call, text, email or Zoom me. My cell: (902) 414-6342.
If you'd like to book a meeting with me, please insert your details into this calendar.
Annika I will be working in both the Stanley Street space and my home office Monday - Thursday. Sundays will be a mix of hours as programming requires. Fridays and Saturdays will continue to be my days off.
If you'd like to book a meeting with me, please insert your details into this calendar. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Church Office Hours
The regular church office hours are Wednesday to Friday, 9 am - 3 pm.
