Events & Highlights of Our 175th Anniversary
The year
2007 marks the 175th anniversary of the parish of St. John's Anglican Church in Bowmanville.
Please check this web site for special events taking place throughout the
year. Further information is available by contacting St. John's at (905) 623-2460.
Archives - A look at some of our special events
since January
January 21: Unveiling "Soaring Higher" eagle banner
January 28
Guest preacher, Canon Tom and
Betty Gracie, Incumbent 1969-1981, Dedication of quilted banner, made by
Joyce Atkinson, Lorraine Hayes, and Evelyn Marchant
PHOTO:
Canon Tom Gracie who served St.
John's from 1969 - 1981 and his wife, Betty, were
recognized on Sunday, January 28. They are pictured with Incumbent,
Christopher Greaves, admiring a quilted banner depicting the history of St. John's.
Second photo shows the unveiling and dedication of the quilted banner.
February 11
Motion regarding major
Stewardship Initiative at Annual Vestry Meeting to be held after the 10 am
service and lunch
February 25
Guest preacher, Dr. George Sumner, Principal of Wycliffe
College
March
Guest
preacher, the Rev. John Wright, son of former Incumbent
May 5th SPRING CONCERT
Was held in the church at 7:00 p.m.
with Joanne Averill-Rocha and her friends
(Event Info...)
May 12th ANNIVERSARY DINNER
& ENTERTAINMENT (Invitation
…)
With special guests,
including Bishop Michael Bedford-Jones. The dinner was held at Knox Christian
School, Bowmanville.
May 13th ANNIVERSARY SERVICE AND
CONFIRMATION with Bishop Colin Johnson.
Summer
Golf Tournament,
Algonquin Park Parish Canoe Trip
October 21
Guest preacher, former Incumbent
(1982 - 2003), Canon Byron and Mrs. Sandy Yates
November 25
Guest preacher, the Rev. David Harrison,
grandson of former Incumbent, the Rev. Turner.
OUT
OF THE PAST - Parish's first minister "re-visits" St. John's
More Anniversary Photos are Available on
the Photo Gallery
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