St. John's Anglican Church, River John, NS

05/01/2025

At 11 am on Sunday, May 4, we will hold Seed Sunday: A recognition of this spring planting season and its parallels in Christian life... in all life.
Please join us if you can. The service, led by lay people, involves singing, praying, listening ... and planting seeds to take home and grow.
All are welcome.

03/26/2025

Subject: You're INIVTED to a Diocesan RETREAT

Jesus says, "Come away with me.
Let us go alone to a quiet place and rest for a while". (Mark 6:31)

Dear Friends,

There are many pathways to a rewarding life of prayer. Our Diocesan RETREAT, from June 6 to June 8, features a deep dive on spiritual disciplines, especially the quieter approaches to listening prayer.

Pathways to Peace, is hosted on the beautifully landscaped campus of Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S. It is a three-day oasis of quiet, devotional practices and growing friendships. Specially designed for laity, clergy are warmly invited too.

Attending a retreat can provide spiritual renewal through dedicated time for prayer and reflection. For a hardworking person, a weekend like this can be a valuable opportunity to recharge, gain clarity, and find a sense of balance amidst your busy life. This is a gift for those who give so much to others.

Short talks are given by a variety of voices on how to pray, various creative and engaging approaches to prayer. If weather permits, we will have ‘Wild Worship’ in a beautiful outdoor setting. There will be plenty of time for silence and walking.

Registration includes five meals (Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast), two nights' accommodations, free parking, retreat program and materials.

EARLY REGISTRATION: $160 / person until April 28.
Late Registration is $180, closing May 20.
Ticket options include single, private rooms. There are also double rooms.
(Those staying off-site - $110)

Come away to a quiet place, slow down, be open to the Spirit and listen.
To REGISTER, https://dnspeidatabase.elvanto.eu/form/196dfa29-7cb9-4851-9476-78608dbe42ec

http://www.nspeidiocese.ca/

Or visit our retreat page on the Diocesan website: RETREAT Info.

Welcome to the - Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island

02/01/2025

Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 Presentation of Jesus in the Temple BAS p 401 (White)

Candlemas

Readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 84 or 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40

*St. Andrew’s, Wallace

*Holy Trinity, Middleton Corners – Annual General Meeting

**St. John the Baptist, River John 11 am at Salem United, Salem leadership

01/08/2025

Despite not being able to use the church building at the moment, the congregation is planning some ecumenical community programs - possibly like the book study carried out in early 2024. Open to suggestions.......

01/02/2025

Due to maintenance issues, St. John the Baptist Anglican Church building remains closed until further notice...,... BUT.... that is just the church building!
The church is actually the people, who will remain active despite being temporarily unable to use the building.
So, for the month of January, we will share worship with Salem United in the Salem building.
Stay tuned for February.
Meanwhile, throughout the coming weeks, churches and organizations all over the place will hold their annual meetings, which will also play with schedules.
But no worries.
The church is not going away.

11/15/2024

St John the Baptist folks are taking orders: for hand-made fir wreaths- “You Decorate” – as a church fund-raiser. Deadline to order: Nov 22. $25. Pick up at the church Nov 24 or later. To order, please email [email protected]

11/08/2024

Our Bishop, the Right Reverand Sandra Fyfe, will be with us for the 11:00 service on Nov.10th at St.John's, River John. There will be a reception following the service at the River John Legion. We welcome Bishop Sandra on her first visit to our parish.

11/06/2024

Some scenes from our "Gospel according to Johnny Cash" service on Nov.3, organized by Denise, Jim, Carol & Dana who also lent their musical talents to this service. Pictured here is Arlyle who won the painting donated by the artist, Carol Cambetll-Smith. The congregation found the music & readings meaninngful.

10/30/2024

REMINDER: No 11:00 a.m. service this Sunday, Nov.3. Instead, at 2:00, will be "The Gospel According to Johnny Cash." This will be a service of readings & music by local musicians.
Don't forget to set your clock back one hour on Saturday night!

10/29/2024

Here are some scenes from a parish-wide joint service held at St.Andrew's, Wallace last Sunday. Rev. Lorraine Street led worship, music provided by St. John's & St.Andrew's & a social time was held after for all.

10/28/2024

This will be a service with readings & music of Johnny Cash at 2:00 p.m. A different kind of service with familiar musicians.