Especially those living in poverty
OR on the margins
ALL ARE WELCOME!
We’re an apostolate of the Carpatho-Russian Diocese of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, serving under the Omophorion of Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa (ACROD).
(See
our history and mission.)
Daily Orthodox Church Services in English — see the schedule on our St. Silouan Chapel page.
Dear friends of the Mission:
Join us for this unique evening this coming November 25th at St. John’s. We look forward to welcoming you.
A letter-size PDF of the poster is available (approximately 300 kb).
For forty years, the Mission has served the poor, the marginalized, and the forgotten in our city, through works of mercy, hospitality, and love.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has sent us a personal reflection on the essential role of St. John’s Mission in providing sanctuary and care for those often forgotten by the system – tap/click the image to enlarge.
Important resources and community advocacy regarding mental health support and the implications of the C-218 legislation.
Why we stand against Bill C-218:
At St. John’s Mission, we believe that the priority for those suffering from mental illness should be community, dignity, and real medical support — not the expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAID). This bill risks abandoning the most vulnerable in our community when they are at their most fragile. We advocate for a system that provides hope and sanctuary, not a path that offers death as a solution to mental distress.
We remain committed to being a witness to the value of every life, particularly those who are often left without a voice in our society.
Every Friday afternoon for over 10 years father Nicolaie gathers whoever is present at the Mission, for what the fathers of the desert called, a Lectio Divina. It is a reading of the gospel of the coming Sunday according to the Orthodox lectionary.
Rich and poor, educated and illiterate, some, in fact most, never even heard the reading before that moment. They pray, they listen and then with Father Nicolaie’s direction they are invited to reflect together.
Some of these pearls have been collected into a book published on the occasion of our 40th anniversary. Copies available for purchase at the Mission and Amazon.
Held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., via Zoom. For registration, e-mail us at info@stjohnsmission.org.
Wednesday nights at 155 Broadview. Study the Orthodox faith with Father Nicolaie and guest speakers. Evenings start at 6:30 p.m., followed by compline at 8:00 p.m.
We are grateful to Peter for volunteering his time and skill. Contact us to find out more about how you can contribute.
Did you know that St. John’s has published four books? For details and ordering, see our multimedia page.
Parables of Community
