St. John's-by-the-Lake
Grand Bend ON
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Who we are
Our Statement of Mission
St. John’s-by-the-Lake is a welcoming Christian community of faith that seeks to serve God in Grand Bend and in the places where God leads us in mission. We are called to spread the teachings of Christ, to celebrate the grace of God in our lives and to be visible examples of God’s love and fellowship.
Our Statement of Beliefs
We believe in outreach and service.
We believe in sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ with others.
We believe worship and prayer are foundational in our identity as a church community.
Our Statement of Values
We care about our members and the community in which we live.
We value inclusiveness and want our church to be welcoming to all generations of people.
We highly value honesty, transparency, and ethical practices – we seek these in our relationships and, in our actions and in our leadership.
Our Vision
We seek to live faithful lives – lives that bring us into a closer relationship with God.
St. John’s-by-the-Lake is a welcoming Christian community of faith that seeks to serve God in Grand Bend and in the places where God leads us in mission. We are called to spread the teachings of Christ, to celebrate the grace of God in our lives and to be visible examples of God’s love and fellowship.
Our Statement of Beliefs
We believe in outreach and service.
We believe in sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ with others.
We believe worship and prayer are foundational in our identity as a church community.
Our Statement of Values
We care about our members and the community in which we live.
We value inclusiveness and want our church to be welcoming to all generations of people.
Our Vision
We seek to live faithful lives – lives that bring us into a closer relationship with God.
Church Website
St. John's-by-the-Lake on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Jim Innes
Leader Position:
Rector
Leader Address:
70642 Ontario Street North
Grand Bend
Ontario
Grand Bend
Ontario
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Jim Innes
Other Church Leaders:
Assistant Curate: The Reverend Father Andrew Wilson
Administration
Admin Name:
John B. Adams
Admin Position:
Treasurer
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact John B. Adams
Mailing Address
Box 1003
Grand Bend, Ontario
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Grand Bend, Ontario
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Driving Directions to St. John's-by-the-Lake
Travel/Direction Tips
St. John's-by-the-Lake is on the east side of the main north-south road through Grand Bend, Ontario. We are .5 km north of the only traffic light and 2.5 kms south of the Exeter/Dashwood turn off.
St. John's-by-the-Lake Service Times
Sunday 9:30am
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Other activities & ministries
Our many ministries of service include:
The Treasurer’s Guild
The Chancel Guild
The Servers Guild
The Prayer and Care Fellowship
Hospitality Services
Music Ministries
Community Outreach Committee
Beachside Ministries
Scripture Study
Youth Outreach Ministries
Our Anglican Church Women Chapter
The Greeters Guild
St. Anne’s Mission Church, Port Franks, Pastoral Team
The Treasurer’s Guild
The Chancel Guild
The Servers Guild
The Prayer and Care Fellowship
Hospitality Services
Music Ministries
Community Outreach Committee
Beachside Ministries
Scripture Study
Youth Outreach Ministries
Our Anglican Church Women Chapter
The Greeters Guild
St. Anne’s Mission Church, Port Franks, Pastoral Team
Other information
St. John's-by-the-Lake History
The history of a church is one of hopes and dreams, challenges and compromises, thoughtfulness and generosity. A church does not exist in isolation but instead is a part of the fabric of the broader landscape. Memories often blur fact with fiction and so, a note written contemporaneously with the event has greater meaning.
In the summer of 1949, the decision to build the church was matched with the donation of the land.
By January, 1956 substantial progress had been made towards a Parish Hall
In 1961 the Sanctuary and Chancel were enlarged and a new Altar, Pulpit, Lectern, Railings, Bishop’s Chair and Clergy/Server’s Chair replaced the modest church furniture that had been installed in 1949
These "new" pews replaced the original painted pews that were installed in St. John’s in 1949
The etching can be found hanging in the Parish Hall on the wall facing the doors to the parking lot. Today it welcomes all who enter.
In the summer of 1949, the decision to build the church was matched with the donation of the land.
By January, 1956 substantial progress had been made towards a Parish Hall
In 1961 the Sanctuary and Chancel were enlarged and a new Altar, Pulpit, Lectern, Railings, Bishop’s Chair and Clergy/Server’s Chair replaced the modest church furniture that had been installed in 1949
These "new" pews replaced the original painted pews that were installed in St. John’s in 1949
The etching can be found hanging in the Parish Hall on the wall facing the doors to the parking lot. Today it welcomes all who enter.
Open our ears.
Blessed Lord, open our ears to hear what Thou speakest and our eyes to see as Thou seest. Give us hearts to beat in sympathy with Thine at the sight of every little child; and above all, our Lord, to understand and experience how surely and how blessedly Thou fulfilest Thy promise, "Whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."
St. John's-by-the-Lake listing was last updated on the 7th of November, 2019
