Hello and welcome! We invite you to join us in person in worship, fellowship, and service. In our expression of Christianity, all are welcome. As believers, we make faith matter in our lives. Prayerfully, our parish family is walking together to see where God is leading us and inviting us to journey with Him. We look forward to meeting you.
The Easter JourneyFr. Tom will guide us and help us prepare our thoughts for the journey through Holy Week to Easter. These meditations start the week beginning with Palm Sunday.Check this page regularly for the next step in your guide.
Step 1 - Where are you In this Picture?As we journey from Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem, to the cross and Empty Tomb,
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Prayers for today
Gracious Father,
you gave up your Son
out of love for the world:
lead us to ponder the mysteries of his passion,
that we may know eternal peace
through the shedding of our Saviour’s blood,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Most merciful God,
who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ
delivered and saved the world:
grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross
we may triumph in the power of his victory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
From the Anglican Fellowship of Prayer, for your daily devotions this week.
Prayers for Palm Sunday
Prayer for Peace and Justice
"Lord of Peace, on this Palm Sunday, as we remember Jesus's peaceful entry, we pray for peace in our hearts, homes, and world. Inspire us to carry forward the message of justice and peace that Jesus brought to Jerusalem. Empower us to be instruments of Your peace, advocating for the marginalized and working towards justice for all of Your creation. Hosanna in the Highest!" Amen
Loving God,
Give us joy in our hearts as we shout Hosanna,
welcoming Jesus our King with palms,
celebrating all that we hope for as the Easter story unfolds.
Then, as the journey of Jesus turns towards Good Friday,
help us know that you are with us when celebration turns to sadness.
Give us the faith we need to follow you
on the way of the cross, which leads to life.
Amen
Induction Service for Father Tom
We're in the news again!
Excerpt taken from UNDER THE SUN, Feb. 2026
A tribute to St. John's Church appears in the current ALONGSIDE HOPE newsletter UNDER THE SUN, Feb. 2026. St. John's 125th Anniversary celebrations included a Ukrainian themed lunch to raise funds 'towards a truly just, healthy and peaceful world'.
Father Tom appeals to all children in our church
(Mothering Sunday)
What happens when the Children's Focus message just gets to every kid in church? There was definitely some playful balloon-sharing taking place in the back pews today. Can you spot the balloon? Perhaps this introduces a more child-focused approach going ahead to appeal to our children of all ages? And, Father Tom, you were caught in the act! ...and you have set a precedent!
