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St. John the Divine Newsletter for June 18, 2026
Pentecost 4

Pentecost 4

This Sunday's Readings and Order of Service

This Sunday's Readings and Order of Service

Sunday, June 21st, 2026
National Indigenous Day of Prayer 

Readings
ISAIAH 40:25-31; PSALM 19; PHILIPPIANS 4:4-9; JOHN 1:1-18; PREFACE OF WEEKDAYS

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/news/this-sundays-readings-and-order-of-service

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Parish Office Closed

Parish Office Closed

Tuesday June 23 thru Monday July 13

Hi everyone, I will be on summer vacation for 3 weeks starting on Saturday June 20. Back in the office on Tuesday July 14.

I've tried to include all events occuring during my absence in this newsletter. 

June Lunny's 95th Birthday Party

June Lunny's 95th Birthday Party

THIS SATURDAY at 3pm in the hall

You are warmly invited to help June celebrate this special occasion with afternoon tea and cake.
If you are able to attend please add your name to the LIST IN THE NARTHEX or email the office at admin@sjtdcourtenay.ca so we know how many to cater for.

No Gifts, thank you.

St Andrew's Morning Prayer - 8am

St Andrew's Morning Prayer - 8am

THIS SUNDAY

Morning Prayer service 8am led by Rev. Marion. 

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/st-andrews-morning-prayer-8am--706/2026-06-21

NEW - “Exploring Celtic Christianity”

NEW - “Exploring Celtic Christianity”

THIS SUNDAY at 4PM in the church

You are invited to attend and participate in a series of group discussions about Celtic Christianity and how it affects our beliefs and our lives today.  The book, “Christ of the Celts”, ............

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/exploring-celtic-christianity/2026-06-21

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Naughty Knots

Naughty Knots

NEXT TUESDAY (June 23)

Naughty Knots: meet on the 2nd & 4th & 5th Tuesday of each month at 1pm in the hall. Join us for crafts & fellowship. Bring your favorite project to work on. Contact Andrea Davis for more info.

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/naughty-knots/2026-06-23

Wednesday Eucharist Service

Wednesday Eucharist Service

HEALING SERVICE - NEXT WEDNESDAY (June 24)

The last Wednesday of each month will be a Healing Service with Rev. Alastair Hunting.

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/wednesday-eucharist-service--268/2026-06-24

Restaurantours

Restaurantours

NEXT THURSDAY (June 25) - Roy's Town Pub

This month The Restaurantours will be meeting Thursday, June 25 at Roy's Town Pub, Royston  at 5:30pm.

We welcome new members. For more information, please contact Maureen.

Note:   The Restaurantours are now on their SUMMER schedule: DINNERS once a month the LAST THURSDAY in the month at 5:30pm. Different location every month.

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/restaurantours/2026-06-25

Indigenous Morning Prayer - 8am

Indigenous Morning Prayer - 8am

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Indigigenours Morning Prayer 8am at St. Andrew's Church.

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/indigenous-morning-prayer-8am/2026-06-28

Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 AM

Sunday Eucharist Service - 10 AM

West Coast Liturgy - Sunday, June 28, 2026

The last Sunday of the month we will be using the West Coast Liturgy that reflects the people of our islands and the beauty of the land that is our home.

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/sunday-eucharist-service-10-am--709/2026-06-28

St. Andrew's Sunday Eucharist Service - 8am

St. Andrew's Sunday Eucharist Service - 8am

Rev. Alastair Hunting - Sunday, July 5, 2026

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/st-andrews-sunday-eucharist-service-8am--704/2026-07-05

Wednesday Eucharist Service

Wednesday Eucharist Service

West Coast Liturgy - Wednesday, July 8, 2026

The second Wednesday of the month we will be using the West Coast Liturgy that reflects the people of our islands and the beauty of the land that is our home.

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/wednesday-eucharist-service--708/2026-07-08

JUNE Outreach Focus: Sonshine Lunch Club

Faith Tides: June 2026

Faith Tides: June 2026

Faith Tides is the online,.....

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/news/faith-tides-june-2026

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Bible Study - "The G.I.G."

Bible Study - "The G.I.G."

ON SUMMER BREAK

Next meeting will be in the fall.

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/bible-study-the-g-i-g--283/2025-10-07

Chair Yoga - Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Chair Yoga - Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Chair yoga every Tuesday & Wednesday at 11:30am - 12:15pm in the hall.

$5 drop in fee.

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/chair-yoga-tuesdays/2026-03-10

Kitchen Renovation Pledge Cards

Pledge Cards fordonations to the kitchen renovation can be placed in the offering plate.

Donations needed for Blessing Boutique

Donations needed for Blessing Boutique

“Donations of gently used mens and ladies clothing are needed for our Blessings Boutique. Donations can be dropped off at St John the Divine between 9am and noon Monday through Friday.”

Donations Needed for Blessing Box

Donations Needed for Blessing Box

ITEMS NEEDED:
-CANNED MEAT, CANNED SOUPS, BAKED BEANS
-PEANUT BUTTER, JAM, HONEY, SYRUP
-FRUIT JUICE / CRYSTALS
-GRAINS (RICE, NUTS, CEREAL, GRANOLA, ETC)
-CANNED VEGETABLES & FRUIT
-LUNCHBOX ITEMS: DRINK BOXES, GRANOLA BARS, PUDDING, FRUIT CUPS
-PASTA, KRAFT DINNER, MR. NOODLES
-SNACK ITEMS: POPCORN COOKIES, CRACKERS, CHIPS
-FLOUR, CANNED MILK

PLEASE ONLY NON-PERISABLE FOOD ITEMS.

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/news/donations-needed-for-blessing-box

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St. John Can Now Accept Interac e-transfers!

The church now has the ability to accept Interac e-transfers!  E-transfers can be sent to the email address:  givings@sjtdcourtenay.ca

For donations, please include your envelope number if you have one.  

If you do not have an envelope number, please include your name and full mailing address, if you would like to receive a receipt at the end of the year for your donation.

If your donation is to be designated, please include this information also.  If there is no designation, the donation will go into general income.

If you have any questions, please send an email to admin@sjtdcourtenay.ca and someone will get back to you.

St. John the Divine Executive Email Contacts

Rector:  Rev. Alastair Hunting; ahunting@bc.anglican.ca
Deacon: Rev. Marion Edmondson;  medmondson@bc.anglican.ca
Rector's Warden: Cary Davis; wardens@sjtdcourtenay.ca
People's Warden: Marj Aitken; wardens@sjtdcourtenay.ca
Treasurer: Nancy Booth;  treasurer@sjtdcourtenay.ca
Parish Council Secretary; Kathy Coulthart-Dewey; pcsecretary@sjtdcourtenay.ca

St. John the Divine is on Facebook

St. John the Divine is on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/sjtdcourtenay

The link for our facebook page is also found at the bottom of our website page and at the very bottom of our weekly newsletter. 

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/news/st-john-the-divine-is-now-on-facebook

WITH GRATITUDE 

WITH GRATITUDE 

We acknowledge with thanksgiving that we have gathered on the Unceded traditional territory of the K’òmoks First Nation. As a part of the Anglican Church of Canada, a church of Settlers and First Nations, we commit ourselves to a journey of truth and reconciliation between the Indigenous peoples of this land and the non-native peoples of Canada.

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