St John's Anglican Church Canberra in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Anglican Church

St John's Anglican Church Canberra

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6248 8399

Address: 45 Constitution Ave 2612 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.stjohnscanberra.org

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25.01.2022 Our St John’s community gathered on 11 October for Eucharist. We are worshipping in the hall because of Covid-19. The preacher is Canon Margaret Emil. The Scripture readings are Philippians 4:1-9 and Matthew 22:1-14.

25.01.2022 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND ELECTORAL MEETING St Johns Hall Saturday 22 August 2020, at 2pm... Notice is hereby given that a rescheduled AGM and Electoral Meeting will be held on the above date, subject to any future Covid-19 restrictions. AGM business includes: adoption of 2019 minutes annual reports adoption of financial statements and appointment of auditor presentation of the 2020 budget presentation of the parish directional plan for 2020 general business Electoral Meeting: decision on numbers of parish councillors to be elected decision of appointment of presiding member election of: o two Wardens o Parish Councillors (number determined by the meeting) o three Synod representatives o three alternate Synod representatives o three members of the Clergy Appointment Board Current Covid-19 health advice says that meetings held in enclosed areas should be for as short a time as possible. Therefore, the following will apply: all reports will be taken as read. questions will be taken from the floor for the Rectors report only. any comments and questions relating to reports (including all financial questions) should be directed to the Presiding Member, John Richards, ([email protected]) by Thursday 20 August. Any comments, questions and answers will be read at the meeting. items for general business must be sent to the Presiding Member by Thursday 20 August. nominations received for the previous AGM date have lapsed. New nominations for all positions must be in writing, signed by all and either handed to the Rector or posted to G.P.O. Box 219, Canberra 2601 and received by 5pm Friday 14 August. All parishioners nominated will be asked to complete a short questionnaire for the information of the electors. Voting for all positions will happen at the conclusion of the meeting. When people have voted they will leave the hall and those elected will be announced at all services the next day and placed on the website (unless in any given category the number of nominations doesnt exceed the number of positions vacant, in which case the result will be declared on the day).

24.01.2022 I am so proud of the work that St Johns Care does. This is a must read story in todays Canberra Times - Paul Black

24.01.2022 Ivy covered side door at St Johns Church Constitution Avenue, Reid, in 1926. The foundation stone was laid on 11 May 1841 and was completed in the English Gothi...c in May 1844. The Right Reverend William Broughton consecrated the church and churchyard in 1845. Photo: National Archives of Australia (A3560, 877).

24.01.2022 Spring into Spring afternoon concert. Glorious weather as well!

23.01.2022 Parishioner Joan Crook has spent more than two decades volunteering for various important causesincluding the Cancer Council Wig service, Canberra Regional Cancer Centre, the Canberra Hospital Kiosk, Floriade and The Canberra Show. At 77, she is in one of the highest risk categories for COVID-19. Her daughter Jacqui wants everyone who is complacent about Covid-19 to think of her mum, Joan. Read the article in Her Canberra.

23.01.2022 I was quoted in todays Canberra Times - Paul.

23.01.2022 On Sunday 21st June join our St Johns Canberra community for worship and a sermon by Canon Paul Black - Matthew 10:24-39.

22.01.2022 Our St John’s community gathered on 7 February - The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany - for Eucharist and a sermon at our 9:30 Service. We are worshipping in the hall because of Covid-19. The preacher is Canon Margaret Emil and the Scripture readings are 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39

22.01.2022 Read how one heroic little English Village responded to the bubonic plague in 1665. https://anglicancg.org.au/the-heroic-english-village/

21.01.2022 The ABC television van today at the National Museum and at St John’s during a royal visit.

21.01.2022 Sunday, 17 May - The Sixth Sunday of Easter - join us via YouTube in your lounge room or study for worship, including a sermon titled, Jesus lives! For us he died, by the Revd Vicky Cullen.

21.01.2022 On Sunday, 14 June - The Second Sunday after Pentecost - join us via YouTube in your lounge room or study for worship, including a sermon by Canon Margaret Emil. Scripture reading: Romans 5:1-11.

19.01.2022 "stjohns@6 was instrumental for our life in Canberra as it brought us together! It is a place where we could gain a deeper Christian perspective towards pressing moral quandaries. The warmth and kindness of the community have shown us a way to experience the love of God and to lessen our fear of walking with God. As migrants living faraway from home, stjohns@6 truly proved to be a home away from home!"

18.01.2022 Sunday, 31 May Morning Tea online Are you missing seeing familiar faces? Make a cuppa, raid the fridge and jump onto Zoom to catch up with your church family - just like old times after church but different! From 10.30 am on Sundays you will find the link on the home page of our website.

18.01.2022 Our St Johns Anglican community came together on the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost for worship and a sermon. We are worshipping in the hall because of Covid-19. The preacher is Canon Kevin Stone. The Scripture readings are Romans 14:1-14 and Matthew 18:21-35.

17.01.2022 Our St John’s community gathered on Sunday November 15 - The Twenty-Fourth Sunday After Pentecost - for Eucharist. The preacher is Canon Margaret Emil and the Scripture readings are Judges 4:1-10 and Matthew 25:14-30.

17.01.2022 What a great joy and delight it was to gather as a St Johns community to worship God on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost - Sunday August 2. We are worshipping in the hall because of COVID-19 restrictions. The Scripture readings are Romans 9:1-8 and Matthew 14:13-21. The preacher is Canon Paul Black. The sermon is based on the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000.

16.01.2022 Another example of St Johns Care reaching out into the community and helping those in need.

16.01.2022 Our St John’s community gathered on 14 February - The Last Sunday after Epiphany - for Eucharist and a sermon at our 8 am Service. The preacher is Canon Kevin Stone and the Scripture readings are 2 Corinthians 4:3-12 and Mark 9:2-9

16.01.2022 Have you downloaded the Check in CBR app? You will be able to check in using the app at St John’s from November 1.

15.01.2022 Our St John’s community gathered on All Saints Day - 1 November - for Eucharist. The preacher is Canon Kevin Stone and the Scripture readings are Revelation 7:9-17 and Matthew 5:1-12.

14.01.2022 Our St John’s community gathered on 31 January - The Fourth Sunday after Epiphany - for Eucharist and a sermon. The preacher is Dr Harold Koch. The Scripture readings set for the day are Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 and Mark 1:2128.

14.01.2022 Our St John’s community gathered on 18 October for Eucharist and a sermon. We are worshipping in the hall because of Covid-19. The preacher is Canon Kevin Stone and the Scripture readings are Jeremiah 8:22-9:3 and Luke 10:1-9.

14.01.2022 Our St John’s community gathered on 25 October for Eucharist and a sermon. We are worshipping in the hall because of Covid-19. The preacher is Canon Margaret Emil and the Scripture readings are 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13 and Matthew 22:34-46

13.01.2022 Canberra Times today!

13.01.2022 Our St Johns Anglican community came together on the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost for worship and a sermon. We are worshipping in the hall because of Covid-19. The preacher is Canon Paul Black. The Scripture readings are Romans 13:8-10 and Matthew 18:10-20.

12.01.2022 On Sunday, 7 June - Trinity Sunday - join our St Johns Canberra community via YouTube in your lounge room or study for worship, including a sermon by Canon Paul Black. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 and Matthew 28:16-20.

11.01.2022 What a joy it was to gather as a St Johns Anglican community Canberra on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost - 23 August 2020. We are worshipping in the hall because of COVID-19 restrictions. The preacher is Canon Margaret Emil. The Scripture readings are Romans 12:1-8 and Matthew 16:13-20.

11.01.2022 Prayers to be held at the beginning of the AGM on Saturday at 2 pm and a blessing at the conclusion of the meeting. Heavenly Father, we come to you today asking for your guidance, wisdom and support as we begin this meeting allow us to grow closer as a group and nurture in us the bonds of community. Lord in your mercy; hear our prayer.... Fill us with your grace, Lord God, as we review the past year and look forward to the future remind us that we are called to be bearers of Christs life, light and love as we journey together as a St Johns community. Lord in your mercy; hear our prayer. When you speak, Lord God, there is light and life. fill us with your Spirit help us to engage in meaningful discussion to listen to one another to speak the truth in love so that we may bear much fruit in the service of your kingdom. Lord in your mercy; hear our prayer. We pray, Lord God, for those entrusted with leadership as churchwardens and parish councillors in the coming year for those elected as Synod representatives and the Clergy Appointment Board give to those who are elected or appointed servant hearts and equip them for their ministries. Lord in your mercy; hear our prayer. We pray these things in the name of Jesus of Nazareth, the one we call Christ, who taught us to pray Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen. Blessing at the end of the meeting Kindle in our hearts, O God, the flame of love that never ceases, that it may burn in us, giving light to others; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

11.01.2022 [email protected] is an all age worship service where we enjoy the company of each other and form relationships across the generations.

11.01.2022 What a great joy and delight it was to gather as a St Johns community to worship God on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost - Sunday July 19. We are worshipping in the hall because of COVID-19 restrictions. Matthew 13:24-30 and 36-43.

10.01.2022 Join our St Johns Canberra community on Sunday 28 June for worship and a sermon as we celebrate our Patron Saint John the Baptist. The preacher is Canon Margaret Emil - Psalm 139 and Luke 1:57-66 & 80.

09.01.2022 Worship and sermon for 10 May.

09.01.2022 Our St John’s community gathered on 4 October for Eucharist and reflected on the life and witness of St Francis of Assisi - his legacy, his faith and his significance for today. We are worshipping in the hall because of Covid-19. The preacher is Canon Paul Black.

09.01.2022 FACE-TO-FACE SERVICES OF WORSHIP RECOMMENCE ON SUNDAY JULY 5 WORSHIP Initially, because of the COVID-19 four square metre rule and cleaning requirements worship will be in the St Johns Hall. Sunday 9.30 am - Worship and sermon for families and people of all ages - kids@church and Youth Group are in recess until after the school holidays.... Sunday 6 pm - Worship and sermon. The first Sunday of the month will be 1662 Evensong (i.e. 5 July). The other 6 pm services during the month will reflect modern liturgical revision. Wednesday 10 am - 1662 Prayer Book, KJV Bible and sermon. All services will be recorded and placed on YouTube for those unable to attend.

09.01.2022 St Johns Church is seen here bathed in light this morning. Parish Council will meet tonight to decided when face-to-face worship will begin again.

07.01.2022 One of the delights of the Rectory is this dogwood tree in flower.

07.01.2022 "stjohns@6 is like a second family to me, one made up of people from all walks of life. Its fantastic to have people you can turn to who will love and respect you, no matter what. St Johns is a place to come and be who you are and think about the big questions."

06.01.2022 What a great joy it was to gather as a St Johns Anglican community Canberra on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost - 9 August 2020. We are worshipping in the hall because of COVID-19 restrictions. The preacher is Canon Margaret Emil. The Scripture readings are Romans 10:4-15 and Matthew 14:22-36.

06.01.2022 Welcome to St Johns on the great feast of Pentecost which celebrates the birth of the Christian Church when the Holy Spirit came down on the apostles in a dramatic and tangible way. Even though we are scattered across Canberra and beyond it is good to be able to come together as a St Johns family in this way. We come to worship, to hear Gods word and to pray as sisters and brothers in Christ.

05.01.2022 What a joy it was to gather as a St Johns Anglican community to remember the Martyrs of New Guinea on Sunday 30 August. We are worshipping in the hall because of Covid-19 restrictions. The preacher is Canon Margaret Emil. The Scripture readings are Romans 8:33-39 and John 12:20-32.

05.01.2022 A foggy evening in Canberra.

05.01.2022 What a great joy and delight it was to gather as a St Johns community to worship God on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost - Sunday July 26. We are worshipping in the hall because of COVID-19 restrictions. The Scripture readings are Psalm 105:1-11 and Matthew 13:44-58. The preacher is Canon Margaret Emil.

04.01.2022 What a joy it was to gather as a St Johns Anglican community Canberra on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost - 16 August 2020. We are worshipping in the hall because of COVID-19 restrictions. The preacher is Canon Paul Black. The sermon is based on Matthew 15:21-28.

04.01.2022 Our St John’s community gathered on 24 January - The Third Sunday after Epiphany - for Eucharist and a sermon. The preacher is Canon Margaret Emil. The Scripture readings set for the day are Jonah 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 7:29.31 and Mark 1:14-20.

04.01.2022 It’s a little coolish but a glorious evening for beautiful music.

04.01.2022 Dead tree coming down today in the Churchyard.

04.01.2022 PARISH ELECTIONS AND NOMINATIONS RECEIVED You can vote in person after the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 22 August at 2 pm, after the 9.30 am and 6 pm services the following day or after 10 am service on Wednesday 26 August. There is also a process where parishioners can request a postal vote by either ringing the parish office 6248 8399, or emailing [email protected] ... Churchwardens (2 positions) Christine Hawkins John Lawson Russ Tunks Clergy Appointment Board (3 positions) Helen Wilson Jon Hawkins Ian Dalziell Cecilia Symonds Suzanne Howarth There is no need for elections to Parish Council or Synod Representatives.

03.01.2022 We got an award tonight at the 2020 National Trust Heritage Awards for reroofing the church.

03.01.2022 What a great joy and delight it was to gather as a St Johns community to worship God on the Fifth Sunday in Pentecost - Sunday July 5. We are worshipping in the hall because of COVID-19 restrictions. The sermon was based around Jesus words in Matthew 11:25-30 Come to me, all you are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."

02.01.2022 What a great joy and delight it was to gather as a St Johns community to worship God on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - Sunday July 12. We are worshipping in the hall because of COVID-19 restrictions.

01.01.2022 Our St John’s community gathered on 17 January - The Second Sunday after Epiphany - for Eucharist and a sermon. The preacher is Canon Kevin Stone. The Scripture readings set for the day are 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 6:12.20 and John 1:43-51.