This annual learning experience is a great opportunity to attend workshops built around a particular theme and then to return to the parish to share what was learned.  The Area Day also provides occasion to worship and converse with fellow Anglicans from across the Trent-Durham episcopal area.

The 2017 theme is "Wrestling With God".  More information can be found on the Area Day website or in the brochure, which can be read and downloaded from the link below.  To register, click on "Register for the Area Day", which will take you to the diocesan registration and payment site.

Click here to visit the Area Day Website.

Click here to download the information brochure.

Click here to register.

Nursery:  Very young children are welcome to join our Early Childhood Education-certified nursery staff member Cherry on Sundays during the 10:00 services.  St John's Nursery is a clean and secure environment that encourages play.  There are toys and the children are able to listen to and sing Sunday school songs.  There is a change table in the nursery for those who require it.

Sunday School:  During the academic year, St John's offers Sunday School during the 10:00 services to children who are of school age.  The curriculum is based on the Revised Common Lectionary, which matches the readings that are read and interpreted in the worship service.  Most Sundays, the children will hear the story, discuss it, learn and sing songs, and do a craft.  In the 10:00 Nave service, the children remain with their family until after the Collect of the Day, when the presider will call them to the front for a brief talk then send them to Sunday School.  They return to their families to receive Holy Communion.

Youth Group:  St John's is very fortunate to be a training place for youth ministry interns who are supervised by our deacon, Christian Harvey, and provided by the Trent-Durham Episcopal Area.  The interns supervise our youth group, which meets most Sundays after the 10:00 services in the Library.  Lunch is provided and there is a time for discussion, some games, and from time to time an outing (e.g. a movie or hike).

The St. John's Tutoring programme is an outreach providing literacy opportunities for those attending the Lighthouse Community Centre. Our mission is to provide this basic education to those in need so they can feel better about themselves and hope to take steps toward overcoming their poverty, conducting their daily affairs with confidence. We are always looking for new tutors and students. Tutor applications can be found here. Student applications can be found here. For more information, please contact the church office.

Programs of Bible Study and spiritual growth are ongoing in the parish throughout the year. Whether it is an intimate small study group or larger learning events, St. John’s has groups for all adults.

The Every Other Monday Night Bible Study. Contact Bruce Pond 705-740-9458 for more details.

Young Adult Book Study - This meets every other Tuesday night. Contact Christian Harvey for more details.

The Peterborough Anglican-Lutheran Covenant also provides learning opportunities to members of all five of the churches in the Covenant.

Check the Bulletin for current offerings.