St. John's United Church - Sunshine Coast

06/18/2026

National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21st, 2026

June 21st, 2026 is the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. It's a time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, cultures & contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis. There are many events happening on the Sunshine Coast from June 21st to July 1st. Keep an eye out for volunteering opportunities in the Coast Reporter and around town.

06/18/2026

REMINDER: JOB POSTING

Office Administrator – St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay

Permanent, part-time position Tuesday – Thursday afternoons each week. Bring your admin skills in communication, self-management, multi-tasking, and collaboration. Become an integral part of our team. Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online research. Experience with Mailchimp and social media an asset.

St. John’s is an Affirming, Inclusive Church; all are welcome. Send your cover letter & resume to [email protected] with attention to: Ministry & Personnel.

If you know anyone who might be interested in this position, please refer them to Joyce for more information and a complete job description. Someone knows someone who can fill our needs! If the position is not filled before July 2nd,the M &P team will maintain regular office hours of 1 – 5 pm, Tuesday – Thursday each week.

06/18/2026

Worship and Arts Team News

St. John's Board and the Worship and Arts Team have been working together to ensure we offer inspiring worship through the summer months. We are most grateful for our talented lay leaders, and have a few special guests from out of town as well.

Sally McShane will be with us on both July 5th and July 19. Sally brings a wealth of experience in ministry working in prisons, accompanying Holocaust survivors, and working on the downtown east side. She is a writer, grandmother, and passionate theologian.

On July 12, Maggie Enwright will lead the service. Maggie is the Pastoral Relations and Community of Faith Support Minister for our region. Her support, encouragement and wisdom have been a blessing to us over the past two years, we are very excited to have her here to preach.

We conclude the month with our own Deb Crispin, who needs no introduction. Deb has led many services in the past, it is always a treat to have Deb in the pulpit.

More excitement is in store for August, we will keep you posted!

06/18/2026

SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST - 10:30 am Sanctuary & on Zoom
Hybrid Worship Service

MONDAY, JUNE 22ND - 2:30 pm On Zoom
Board Meeting

THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH - 1:30 pm On Zoom
KLO Meeting

SUNDAY, JUNE 28TH - 10:30 am Sanctuary & on Zoom
Hybrid Worship Service

06/11/2026

Our Food, Our Story, A Culinary Journey to the Heart of Palestine
June 18th, 2026

On June 18th, there will be an amazing multi-course long table dinner with storytelling at the xwesam-Robert's Creek Hall. This one you do need to register for and tickets are selling out fast, so if you can come, get your tickets soon:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sacredcuisine/2238676.

06/11/2026

Upcoming Events:

SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH - 10:30 am Sanctuary & on Zoom
Hybrid Worship Service

MONDAY, JUNE 15TH - 2:30 pm Sanctuary
Search Team Meeting

TUESDAY, JUNE 16TH - 1:00 pm Sanctuary
Worship Team Meeting

THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH - 10:00 am Sanctuary
Parkinson's Group Meeting

SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST - 10:30 am Sanctuary & on Zoom
Hybrid Worship Service

06/11/2026

Please take note:

Our board met on Friday, June 5, and with both gratitude and regret we received the resignation of Kathy Saunders as our Office Administrator. Kathy’s last day with us will be July 2nd . She has decided to move back to North Vancouver to be closer to her family. We extend huge thanks for her valued service during the months she has been with us, and wish her only the best for the future.

The following ad will appear in the Coast Reporter and on our page this week:

Office Administrator – St. John’s United Church, Davis Bay
Permanent, part-time position Tuesday – Thursday afternoons each week. Bring your admin skills in communication, self-management, multi-tasking, and collaboration. Become an integral part of our team. Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online research. Experience with Mailchimp and social media an asset.

St. John’s is an Affirming, Inclusive Church; all are welcome.
Send your cover letter & resume to [email protected] with attention to:Ministry & Personnel.
If you know anyone who might be interested in this position, please refer them to Joyce for more information and a complete job description. Someone knows someone who can fill our needs! If the position is not filled before July 2nd , the M&P team will maintain regular office hours of 1 – 5 pm, Tuesday – Thursday each week.

06/05/2026

SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH - 8:00 am Sanctuary
Men's Breakfast

SUNDAY, JUNE 7TH - 10:30 am Sanctuary & Zoom
Hybrid Worship Service

MONDAY, JUNE 8TH - 2:30 pm Sanctuary
Search Team Meeting

TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH - 11:00 am Sanctuary
Womens Gathering

SUNDAY, JUNE 14th
Hybrid Worship Service - 10:30 am Sanctuary & Zoom

06/05/2026

From the Desk of the Moderator

The Moderator’s Pride message June 4th, 2026

🌈Happy Pride: A Message of Apology, Healing & Radical Belonging

In 2025, The United Church of Canada offered an apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ people and communities—naming the real harm caused through words, actions, silence, and systems that failed to protect and affirm God’s beloved people.

The Moderator's Pride Message reflects on that apology—not as an ending, but as a beginning. A threshold into deeper healing, accountability, and transformation. Pride is more than celebration.
It is remembrance. It is resistance. It is a witness to the sacred truth that every identity rooted in love and authenticity is a divine gift.
Radical belonging is not optional—it is at the heart of the Gospel.

May we continue the work of becoming a church that learns, acts with courage, and lives out love in word and deed.

Happy Pride. Download this video here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH6JkGe3ME0

Live proudly into our vision statement:
‘Joyful in faith, compassionate in service and inclusive in communty!’

In 2025, The United Church of Canada offered an apology to 2S and LGBTQIA+ people and communities—naming the real harm caused through words, actions, silence...