St John in the Wilderness Anglican Church
Bright’s Grove ON
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Who we are
St John in the Wilderness Anglican Church in Bright’s Grove, Ontario is a Christian congregation serving the Bright’s Grove community and seeking, engaging, and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.
We seek to be a loving, friendly community that worships God, and serves others. We place a high priority on teaching from the Bible and following the example of Jesus.
Our vision is to impact and renew Bright’s Grove and beyond with the transforming message of Jesus Christ through words and actions.
Come as you are - we'd love to get to know you.
We seek to be a loving, friendly community that worships God, and serves others. We place a high priority on teaching from the Bible and following the example of Jesus.
Our vision is to impact and renew Bright’s Grove and beyond with the transforming message of Jesus Christ through words and actions.
Come as you are - we'd love to get to know you.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
The Rev'd Amanda Longmoore
Leader Position:
Rector
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Administration
Admin Name:
Sandra Lamoureux
Admin Position:
Envelope Secretary
Phone:
Admin Email:
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St John in the Wilderness Anglican Church Service Times
Come worship with us Sunday mornings at 8:30 and 10:30 AM.
The 8:30 AM service is most often Holy Communion, using traditional (Old English) language. It's a quiet, simple liturgy with no music.
The 10:30 AM service is most often Holy Eucharist (another term for Communion) taken from the Book of Alternative Services, using modern language. This service is more active, with music including hymns and a sung Psalm.
Join Us for Holy Week and Easter 2024!
Thursday, March 28th - Maundy Thursday
7:00 pm - BAS Holy Eucharist with Footwashing and Stripping of the Altar
Friday, March 29th - Good Friday
10:00 am - Good Friday liturgy (no Eucharist)
Saturday, March 30th - Holy Saturday **note location**
6:30 pm - Easter Vigil
PLEASE NOTE: -- the Vigil will be held at All Saints' Anglican Church, Sarnia (248 Vidal St N)
and is a combined service with all Sarnia area Anglican parishes.
Sunday, March 31st - Easter Sunday
8:30 am - BCP Holy Communion
10:30 am - BAS Holy Eucharist with Sunday School
(including some fun things planned for Easter for our youth!)
You're invited to come just as you are, we'd love to have you with us.
St John in the Wilderness Anglican Church service times last updated on the 28th of March, 2024
The 8:30 AM service is most often Holy Communion, using traditional (Old English) language. It's a quiet, simple liturgy with no music.
The 10:30 AM service is most often Holy Eucharist (another term for Communion) taken from the Book of Alternative Services, using modern language. This service is more active, with music including hymns and a sung Psalm.
Join Us for Holy Week and Easter 2024!
Thursday, March 28th - Maundy Thursday
7:00 pm - BAS Holy Eucharist with Footwashing and Stripping of the Altar
Friday, March 29th - Good Friday
10:00 am - Good Friday liturgy (no Eucharist)
Saturday, March 30th - Holy Saturday **note location**
6:30 pm - Easter Vigil
PLEASE NOTE: -- the Vigil will be held at All Saints' Anglican Church, Sarnia (248 Vidal St N)
and is a combined service with all Sarnia area Anglican parishes.
Sunday, March 31st - Easter Sunday
8:30 am - BCP Holy Communion
10:30 am - BAS Holy Eucharist with Sunday School
(including some fun things planned for Easter for our youth!)
You're invited to come just as you are, we'd love to have you with us.
St John in the Wilderness Anglican Church service times last updated on the 28th of March, 2024
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St John in the Wilderness Anglican Church History
St. John-in-the-Wilderness Anglican church is on the shores of Lake Huron. The church was built in 1856 and was the second Anglican church to be established in the Sarnia area. At the time the church was built the land was cedar swamp. This is why the name was given to this pioneer church.
The property was established by Henry Jones who was given a 10,000 acre tract of land along Lake Huron shores in 1827. He brought a colony of sixty people from Paisley, Scotland in 1828 to build a back-settlers camp at the mouth of the Perche Creek, now the site of St. John-in-the-Wilderness Church.
The property was established by Henry Jones who was given a 10,000 acre tract of land along Lake Huron shores in 1827. He brought a colony of sixty people from Paisley, Scotland in 1828 to build a back-settlers camp at the mouth of the Perche Creek, now the site of St. John-in-the-Wilderness Church.
Let no darkness overtake me
Visit, I beseech thee, O Lord, this habitation with thy mercy, and me with thy grace and salvation. Let thy holy angels pitch their tents round about and dwell here, that no illusion of the night may abuse me, the spirits of darkness may not come near to hurt me, no evil or sad accident oppress me; and let the eternal Spirit of the Father dwell in my soul and body, filling every corner of my heart with light and grace. Let no deed of darkness overtake me; and let thy blessing, most blessed God, be upon me for ever, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St John in the Wilderness Anglican Church listing was last updated on the 28th of March, 2024
