You are welcome at St. John’s, Kanata North!

Service time: Sundays at 10:30AM (10AM in summer)

What do I need to know?

What is it like? 
St. John’s is a theologically progressive community that uses worship resources from the Canadian Book of Alternative Services. Our worship is traditional but creatively flexible from time to time. If you would like to see a “preview” of our services, you can view the most recent ones on our YouTube page.

What about my kids? 
While we don’t currently have children’s programming, kids are more than welcome within our church. Please do let your kids explore and participate in the liturgy as much as they would like. There is a play area available in the church for young children. A changing table and extra diapers are available in the first washroom on the left when you enter the church and go forward down the hall.

Where do I park? 
We come with a free parking lot (behind the rectory), and street parking is available.

Is the building accessible?
We have 6 accessible parking spots located close to the entrance. There are no steps to enter the vestibule or the church, and there is a ramp connecting the vestibule to our church hall. Accessible washrooms are located near the front door.

What do I wear? 
Whatever you feel most comfortable in. Some people wear suits. Others are in jeans and a hoodie. All are welcome, just as they are. 

Do I have to take communion? 
This is God’s table and all are welcome. If you feel moved to receive the sacrament, feel free to come forward. If you would rather simply have a blessing, just cross your arms over your chest at the altar rail. You are also welcome to just sit in your seat and enjoy the moment. 

Do I have to give money? 
Think of it like a family dinner. Members of the family are asked to contribute what they can. Guests are welcome without expectation. If you would like to make a donation, you can (either in the offering plates at the back of the church, through e-transfer, or with the ‘give’ button on this website) but it is not required. 

Our Beliefs

From the website of the Anglican Church of Canada:

As a partner in the worldwide Anglican Communion and in the universal Church, we proclaim and celebrate the gospel of Jesus Christ in worship and action.

We value our heritage of biblical faith, reason, liturgy, tradition, bishops and synods, and the rich variety of our life in community.

We acknowledge that God is calling us to greater diversity of membership, wider participation in ministry and leadership, better stewardship in God’s creation and a stronger resolve in challenging attitudes and structures that cause injustice.

Guided by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to respond to this call in love and service and so more fully live the life of Christ.