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Preparing for Lent

Our symbol for Lent this year is the teardrop/raindrop.  A sign of repentance, covenant-making and renewal, it is a...
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Your Generosity Matters - Minutes for Mission 2021

Not long ago, The United Church of Canada shared a story about why the format for Minutes for Mission is changing...
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Moderator's Christmas Message

In his Christmas message this year, Moderator Richard Bott reminds us that "The story of Jesus’ birth is not...
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COVID-Conscious Cookie Caper a Sweet Success!

Our drive-“buy” COVID-Conscious Christmas Cookie Caper was a great success!  About 9,000 cookies found new homes...
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Garden Gnomes

A heartfelt thank you to all the garden gnomes who worked on the church garden this Fall.  The Memorial Garden now...
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Little Lights are Shining Brightly in the St. John's Community of Faith

Advent is a traditional time of reflection and preparation leading up to Christmas Eve.  Each Sunday morning...
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Moderator's Advent Message

In his Advent message, Moderator Richard Bott reminds us that for everything there is a season.  The Advent season...
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Office Hours are Changing

Beginning next week, St. John's office hours will be Monday to Thursday from 1-3 pm.  The office is open by...
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Garden Party #2

A plantful thanks to all who helped at Garden Party #2 last Thursday.  We made progress because we had keen...
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St. John's welcomes Davis Bay Elementary staff and students back to school