If you know a child who would enjoy learning about God’s love for them in Christ, please invite them and their family along! For more information about children’s ministry contact Marianne Woodward at 905-885-6718.

Monday, February 20. Parish Office is closed for Family Day statutory holiday.

Tuesday, February 21 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm - Mark your calendars for our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper hosted by our Men’s Club. This delicious meal will be held in the Sunday School at a cost of $5 per person or $10 per family.

On Saturday, February 25 - Our Lenten Quiet Day will be held at Canton United Church from 9:30 to 4:00 including lunch. The Rev. Ann Smith’s talks will focus on living, praying, and greening with St Francis of Assisi. Get unplugged from the crazy rat-race of every-day life and enjoy some time of peace. Connect with nature, yourself, God and others. Pre-register by signing the list at the back of the church, by email at shane.watson@me.com, or by calling 905-885-8622. See Spiritual Development »

Advisory Board will be held one week late this month on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30 pm.

Who is God? How can we know God? These are the kinds of questions that we will look at in this year’s Glimpses of God Lenten Series. We will do this through the writings of Julian of Norwich, a woman ahead of her time and a great example of authentic Christian living. Fr. Stephen has found a deeper understanding of God through Julian's meditations and is excited that this will be a time of learning, growth and fellowship for us all. We look forward to seeing you there. Join us on Wednesday evenings from February 29 though March 28 at 7:15 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. sharp start. The evening will conclude with worship, having everyone on the way home by 9:00. Let us know you're coming by adding your name to the list at the back of the church.

Saturday, March 3, 2012 - You are invited to the 2012 Area Day of Celebration at St. Peter’s, Cobourg. The cost is $15 including lunch. Our theme is Come to the Banquet: Taste and See. Please pick up a brochure at the back of the church. There will be separate programs for children and youth. Registration forms may be dropped off in the box on the wall just outside our Parish Office. Workshops listed online here »

Deb Irwin will be leading two Anglican Prayer Rosary workshops in Lent. They will be held on Monday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Parish Hall Kitchen and Sunday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Upper Parish Hall. Space is limited, so sign up soon on the sheets at the back of the church.

[date change - this event will been rescheduled to a future date] What do a Jewish rabbi from a thriving synagogue in suburban New Jersey, a former drug addict turned Christian pastor of a crumbling inner-city Detroit church, and an award winning sportswriter have in common? ... This Hallmark Hall of Fame movie is the next in our More to the Movies series. See Spiritual Development »

May 4-6 at Elim Lodge Cottage Resort, Peterborough. The theme is “Let’s Celebrate”, with speaker Dana Fisher. There will be workshops, prayer ministry, small group discussions (Women in the Bible), worship team. There will also be a Taize service on Saturday and the Eucharist will be celebrated on Sunday. The cost of $215 includes accommodation and meals. Bursaries are available. For more information see Deb Irwin or Sheila Archer.. awarepeterborough.com

A new cross adorns our steeple, which we will dedicate as St. John’s Memorial Cross on May 13. details

Our NCD results show our lowest quality characteristic for healthy church is Passionate Spirituality. The Incumbent, NCD Team, Spiritual Development Committee and Advisory Board are working on how we can strengthen this quality characteristic in our life together. But what is Passionate Spirituality and what is it not? Good question! - read more here »

Mark your calendars now for St. John's Vacation Bible Camp! “Operation Overboard: Dare To Go Deep With God!” July 9 to 13, 2012 from 9 until noon. We have loads of fun!!

A lady living on the east side of Cobourg needs a ride to and from the 10:30 Sunday services at St. John’s. If you can help, please contact Keith Pickett at 905-885-2803.