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Hello, and welcome.
St. John's Elora is a community of Christian faith in the Anglican tradition known for outstanding choral work, inspiring preaching and liturgy, and generous outreach. Our four priorities are to proclaim the love of Christ, engage and involve people, musical outreach and open doors. We are a member of the Anglican Church of Canada in the Diocese of Niagara.
We strive to be a thriving, spiritually nourishing, healthy, welcoming and missional community. Reaching out and reaching in, community engagement, and partnerships are all critical as we build on our past and present strengths. Our ministry together depends on factors such as spiritual authenticity, intellectual integrity, respectful behaviour, the ability to listen attentively, and community hospitality. We move towards the 2030s in a spirit of love with thanksgiving for what we have been given.
Wednesdays:
10:00am Holy Communion (BCP)
Sunday:
8:00am— Holy Communion (BCP)
9:00am - Eucharist (BAS)
11:00am - Choral Communion (BCP) First, Third, and Fifth Sundays
- Choral Matins (BCP) Second and Fourth Sundays
Regular Liturgies
Upcoming Special Liturgies
Sunday, November 30, 4:00 Advent Lessons and Carols
Tuesday, December 2, 8:00PM Compline
Concert Series and Upcoming Events
Christmas Liturgies
November 30, 4:00 Advent Lessons and Carols
December 21, 4:00 Christmas Lessons and Carols
December 24, Christmas Eve
5:00, Choral Eucharist with the Volunteer Choir
7:00, Choral Communion with the Parish Choir
9:00, Choral Communion with the Parish Choir
December 25, 10:00, Choral Communion with Quartet
January 4, 2026, Epiphany
8:00 Holy Communion
9:00, Holy Eucharist
11:00, Choral Communion with Quartet
St. John’s is pleased to present concerts and musical events for the enjoyment of our community as part of our mission of musical outreach. Visit our Concert Series page for more details. During the summer, St. John’s plays host to the Elora Festival; please visit their website for events. Join our Music Mailing List for further announcements about our 2025-2026 concerts.
Open Doors Project
Open Doors is one of the FOUR PRIORITIES in our Vision to serve the community we live in.
We have received both Synod Council approval and the Bishop’s approval for the project to go ahead. This is a historic time in the life of the parish.
The Bishop has written a letter to the wardens affirming the project. The goal is to make our church spaces fully accessible and to make necessary infrastructure upgrades. Click the link below to read the Rector’s articulation of the Vision for Open Doors.
We currently have $1,127,000 in pledges & donations and $205,000 in community bonds.
