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“I Will Give You Rest: Come” - World Day of Prayer 2026

Every year Lakefield hosts an ecumenical worship service to mark World Day of Prayer. This year, the service takes place at Lakefield United Church. Get the details here.

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Sunday Sermon - 8 February

In this week’s sermon Rev. John pays tribute to comedy legend Catherine O’Hara and finds a connection between her work and the work of the church. Read it here.

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Social Justice Vestry Motion 2026

A message from the Diocese’s Social Justice and Advocacy Committee

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Sunday Sermon - 26 January

In this week’s sermon, Rev. John manages to turn a weary grumble about winter into a heartwarming message of togetherness. Read it here.

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Save The Date - Lenten Lunches Return Next Month!

A cherished Lakefield tradition, Lenten Lunches are back for 2026! Get all the details, including speaker line-up and how to register, here.

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Sunday Sermon - 18 January

As we mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Rev John explores the vision of a reconciled Church. Read his sermon here.

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St John’s Organist Featured in Organ Canada

"Playing music in a church service feels profoundly different. In a church, I feel like I’m contributing to something greater than myself." Our new organist, Ben Keith, recently wrote for Organ Canada about what music means to him. Read his article here.

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Sunday Sermon - 4 January

Exactly how wise were the Wise Men? Rev. John questions the title and dispels some magi-related myths in this week’s sermon. Read it here.

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Sunday Sermon - 28 December

As we mark the Feast of the Holy Innocents, it can be jarring to go from Christmas celebration to child murder. Rev. John draws some modern day parallels from this dark episode in Matthew’s Gospel. Read his sermon here.

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Christmas Message

This Christmas, Rev. John challenges us to take our cues from Mary - mirroring her faithful obedience, quiet trust and calm courage in our own lives. Read Rev John’s Christmas message here.

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Sunday Sermon - 21 December

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.

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Sunday Sermon - 14 December

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.

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Sunday Sermon - 8 December

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

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Sunday Sermon - 30 November

On Sunday we lit the first Advent candle as we enter this season of preparation. Rev. John explores the theme of ‘Hope’ in his first sermon of Advent, read it here.

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Faithworks Sunday - a Presentation from One City Peterborough

On Faithworks Sunday, St John’s invited local nonprofit One City Peterborough to share some details of their work within the local community. Read their presentation here.