Please take some time to take a look at our events
(Click the + to see more and click here to see our Calendar for more. leaflet is at the bottom)
Special Events
Christmas Hampers
Please prayerfully consider how God leads you to support our Community Families and Bethesda House (Women’s Shelter) this Christmas Season. Contact Cathie M.
Spiritual Autobiography
Dear St. John's,
I have loved hearing the Spiritual Autobiographies from the first three parishioners, and I've been glad to hear that others have appreciated hearing them too. I am delighted that more of our St. John's folks have agreed to talk about their spiritual autobiographies in the upcoming weeks. They will be:
Grace and peace,
Lucia
I have loved hearing the Spiritual Autobiographies from the first three parishioners, and I've been glad to hear that others have appreciated hearing them too. I am delighted that more of our St. John's folks have agreed to talk about their spiritual autobiographies in the upcoming weeks. They will be:
- December 8th: Garth F
- December 15th: Eliana W
- January 5th: Pat P
Grace and peace,
Lucia
Poinsettia Plants for Christmas
Please consider purchases for yourself, your friends or co-workers. Contact Pat P.
Church Bells Ring for Bowmanville
Friday December 6th Saturday December 7th, 14th, 21st
It’s time to sign-up to ring the church bells for Christmas. Sign-up Sheet is in the Parish Hall entry foyer. Many thanks! Contact: our office (905) 623-2460.
Advent Challenge for the Salvation Army Food Bank Bowmanville - Beginning December 1st.
Please consider those in need this season. We will be collecting toiletries
- December 1st : Toiletries
- December 8th : Kraft Dinners
- December 15th : Pasta sauce
- December 22nd : Canned fruit
Contact: Canon Susan for more information
- December 1st : Toiletries
- December 8th : Kraft Dinners
- December 15th : Pasta sauce
- December 22nd : Canned fruit
Contact: Canon Susan for more information
Women’s Christmas Pot Luck Dinner –
Wednesday December 4th 6:30pm. Parish Hall
Please join us for our annual pot luck celebration. A Sign-Up sheet for the dinner and Secret Santa, are in the Foyer. Contact: Pat P
Community Corner – Sale Sunday December 8th
Knitted items created by our Community Corner ladies will be available for sale in the Parish Hall after the services.
Alpha Course - Thursdays beginning January 16, 2020 6:00pm
Alpha is a place to explore the Christian faith with others. It is a series of sessions focused on questions of life, faith and meaning. Each session has food, a talk, and space to discuss and ask questions. Contact: Cathie M.
Christmas events and Services
Advent Morning Prayer – Weekdays Dec 2nd - Dec 24th 8:30am.
Canon Susan and Rev. Lucia will be leading Morning Prayer in the church each weekday during Advent. Join us for a time of peaceful prayer in a busy season.
Open Circle Nativity Festival, and Open House
Friday December 6, 7:00pm and Saturday December 7, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Please drop off your nativity scenes and ornaments at our office any day after this week. Sign up to bring refreshments for our visitors. The Sign-Up Sheets are in the Foyer. Contact our office (905) 623-2460.
Family Christmas Eve Service – Tuesday December 24, 3:30 pm.
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service - Tuesday December 24, 7:30 pm.
Come early for Carol Singing.
Christmas Day Service – Wednesday December 25, 10:00 a.m.
Weekly & Monthly events
Sunday Worship
8:00am from the Book of Common Prayer (traditional language)
10:30am from the Book of Alternative Services (modern language)
10:30am from the Book of Alternative Services (modern language)
Wednesday Eucharist - 10:00a.m. Church
Communion Service with For All the Saints, celebrating a saint each week: ancient and modern, global and Canadian. Every 4th Wednesdays are at Bowmanville Creek Retirement Community Chapel
Contact: Lucy B.
Prayer Group - Mondays 3:30pm.
Please contact Debbie S, Mavis M or the office for more information.
Badminton – Mondays 7:00pm. Parish Hall
Bible Study – Tuesdays 2:00PM
G.I.F.T. (Growing in Faith Together) group is beginning a reflection on Luke's nativity story led by Reverend Carol. Contact: The Reverend Carol.
Ladies’ Bible Study – Thursdays to Nov 21, 10am. Parish Hall
Returns in the new year Contact: Julie C.
Messy Church – Begins Saturday, January 25th 2020, 3:30pm
Continues the 4th Saturday of the month.
Marthas Next Meeting – Feb 3rd, 12:00pm. Lower Kitchen Contact Mary T.
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