As we mark the last Sunday of Advent, Rev. John reminds us that this season of waiting “asks us to remember what the world truly needs and act upon that need.” Read his sermon here.

On Sunday we held our Advent Lessons and Carols service. Rev. John gave a short homily on one of our most historic, and beautiful, stained glass windows. Read it here.

What’s the connection between peace, fire, and Disney’s Encanto? Find out by reading Rev. John’s second Advent sermon here.

On ACW Sunday, Rev. John highlights the work of our Anglican Church Women, as well as sharing an update from Synod 2025. Read his sermon here.

Delivering his Remembrance Sunday sermon, Rev. John spells out why this is a time not just of grief, but also hope. Read it here.

“The Communion of Saints is not an abstract idea. It’s the living, breathing reminder that we are never alone in our striving, never isolated in our seeking. Those who have walked before us, who have loved, struggled and believed, surround us even now. A great cloud of witnesses urging us onward.” Read Rev. John’s All Souls and All Saints sermon here.

In the aftermath of Lakefield's devastating fire, Rev John speaks about how to stay faithful in a world full of tragedy, suffering, and sorrow. Read his sermon here. 

(photo: Kawartha Home Hardware)

On Sunday we marked the feast day of St Francis of Assisi with a blessing of the animals. Read Rev. John’s creation-themed sermon here.

This Sunday we celebrated all the volunteers who keep the spirit of St John’s alive and contribute so much to our community. Read Rev John’s message of gratitude and appreciation here.

As we marked International Day of Peace on Sunday, Rev. John offered the following advice: "Don’t let the pain, turmoil and suffering that is in the world debilitate you and your ability to find peace in and for yourself. We cannot bring peace into our world if we cannot first find it in ourselves." Read his sermon here.

This Sunday we came together to celebrate two special events - Holy Cross Sunday and the baptism of Benson Ross Wilson Larose. Read Rev. John’s sermon here.

Does Jesus really ask us to hate our family in the Gospel of Luke? Rev. John tackles this difficult passage, picking apart its deeper meaning and how it inspires us to put God first. Read his sermon here.

Rev John shares the story of Viola Desmond, and what she can tell us about living out Christian humility. Read the sermon here.

Rev. John gets a little personal this week but the lesson he takes from the story of Jesus healing on the Sabbath is universal. Read the sermon here.

This Sunday was a bit of a downer as we’re reminded that Jesus came to “bring fire to the earth”. Rev John finds the hope in this message, pointing to how conflict can lead us to better choices. Read the sermon here.

Prompted by God and a parishioner, Rev John watched The Notebook this week and discovered a connection between the classic love story and Hebrews 11. Read the sermon here.

On Sunday 3 August, we celebrated the Baptism of Blair and Madi Rosborough. This beautiful service was also a reminder that we are all part of the Christian family, united with God and each other. Read Rev John’s sermon here.