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St. John the Divine Newsletter for June 4, 2026
Pentecost 2

Pentecost 2

This Sunday's Readings and Order of Service

This Sunday's Readings and Order of Service

Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Second Sunday after Pentecost 
Readings
GENESIS 12:1-9; PSALM 33:1-12; ROMANS 4:13-25; MATTHEW 9:9-13, 18-26

For more infomation visit:

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

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JUNE Outreach Focus: Sonshine Lunch Club

SPECIAL VESTRY MEETING

SPECIAL VESTRY MEETING

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 11:30am

Special Vestry meeting called for June 14 at 11:30am in the parish hall. Purpose of meeting is to  to elect a second synod delegate.

Parish Council members team up to improve communication and awareness while sharing the joy in all the wonderful activities happening at St John's and St Andrew's.  See the attached document below to know how your activity fits within the full scope and who to chat with about what, why and how your efforts matters.

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For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/special-vestry-meeting/2026-06-14

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St. Andrew's Sunday Eucharist Service - 8am

St. Andrew's Sunday Eucharist Service - 8am

THIS SUNDAY

This Sunday will be the First Summer Service at St. Andrew's church. Rev. Alastair Hunting will be preciding.

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/st-andrews-sunday-eucharist-service-8am--704/2026-06-07

NEW - “Exploring Celtic Christianity”

NEW - “Exploring Celtic Christianity”

BEGINNING SUNDAY JUNE 21 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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CONCERT - "Sounds Good"

CONCERT - "Sounds Good"

Acapella Harmonies - Saturday, June 13, 2026

Sounds Good ...... Acapella Harmonies Saturday June 13, 3-4:30pm in the church. Sweet treats served at intermission. Suggested donation of $15 at the door.  Benefit Concert for St. John Kitchen Reno. 

 

For more infomation visit:

http://sjtdcourtenay.ca/events/sounds-good/2026-06-13

June Lunny's 95th Birthday Party

June Lunny's 95th Birthday Party

3:00pm on Saturday June 20 in St. John the Divine 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.

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. 

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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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Courtenay, BC
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