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. You can read more about our Vision here.
St. John's is a member of the Anglican Church of Canada in the Diocese of Niagara.
ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS - Sunday December 3,
4:00 and 6:00 p.m
CHRISTMAS LESSONS AND CAROLS - Sunday December 17,
4:00 and 6:30 p.m.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Sunday December 24,
11:00 a.m. (Choral Matins with Quartet)
CHRISTMAS EVE - Sunday December 24,
4:00 p.m. (Holy Communion with Volunteer Choir)
6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (Choral Communion with Parish Choir).
CHRISTMAS DAY - Monday December 25,
10:00 a.m. (Choral Communion with Quartet)
LITURGIES (click HERE for more information)
SUNDAYS - 8, 9 and 11am
TUESDAYS - 8pm for Compline (1st Tuesday of month)
WEDNESDAYS - 10am (Holy Communion)
Open Doors is one of the FOUR PRIORITIES in our Vision to serve the community we live in.
The purpose for this new capital project is to connect the church building to the Parish Centre (yellow house) with a mutli-purpose reception hall, commercial kitchen and accessible washrooms and improved HVAC system. We are at the early stages of seeking approvals from regulatory bodies, but the objective is to provide a space for the community to use. For more information, and for opportunities to fund this exciting venture, please contact us through the Parish Office.
We are invited to pray for peace in Israel, Gaza and the region.
CLICK HERE to access a Litany for Peace for you to use at home as you pray for peace.
Click HERE to learn about how you can donate towards humanitarian relief through PWRDF.
With over 9,000 poppies THANK YOU for your participation in the third annual Poppy Project throughout Elora and Fergus. Poppy patterns are available here to start a poppy project in your community.
Watch "In Flanders Fields" performed by St. John's Parish Choir, and written by Canadian Composer Christine Donkin.
Our thanks to the Canadian Legion Elora Branch 229 for their support.
Read articles in the Wellington Advertiser:
- Opinion essay about the impact of the Poppy Project.
- 2022 POPPY PROJECT DISPLAY BLOSSOMS.
Learn about the Knitters and Quilters which meet on Wednesday mornings at St. John's.
Learn more about how you can support the humanitarian relief work for the millions of refugees who have fled the Ukraine.
The Parish Choir participates in the services on Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
EVENSONG - The last Sunday of the month (excluding July, August and December) at 4pm.
COMPLINE - The Tuesday of the first full week of the month (excluding January, July and August) at 8pm. If you want to participate in the Compline Choir, contact Patrick Murray and plan to come to the rehearsal at 6:30 p.m
BACH MEDITATION SERIES 2023 - APRIL 16 at 3:15 p.m.
RECITAL SERIES 2023 - Sunday February 19, 3:00 p.m. "THE MUSIC THAT MAKES US" with Christina Stelmacovich and Michael Cressman. Admission by donation.
Here are some highlights from the Parish Choir in the recent season:
In Flanders Fields, by Canadian Composer Christine Donkin
Miserere mei, Deus ("Have mercy on me, O God”). Listen to this original composition by Raphaella Allotti (c.1570 - c.1649)
"Ave verum corpus" (Mozart) sung by the Parish Choir available on YouTube.
"Frohlocket, ihr Völker auf Erden" (Felix Mendelssohn) sung by the Parish Choir.
The St. John's Elora Parish Choir has a long legacy of upholding a strong Anglican choral tradition that has gained an international reputation. Through musical outreach we look for ways to inspire you to enjoy beauty through choral work. You are invited to enjoy the Parish Choir in-person or online on Sunday morning, at a monthly Evensong, or a seasonal service of Lessons and Carols.
Subscribe to the St. John's Elora YouTube Channel to hear the Parish Choir every week.
This is only possible through YOUR GENEROUS FINANCIAL SUPPORT of the Parish Choir. You are invited to support this work through E-TRANSFER to treasurer.stjohnselora@gmail.com. Identify "Parish Choir" and your address in the comment box and we can issue you a donation receipt. Thank you for your generous commitment.
For more information on the music program at St. John's CLICK HERE.
(send them an Email by clicking on the name)
Rector: Reverend Canon Paul J. Walker
Honorary Assistant: Reverend John Lockyer
Honorary Assistant: Reverend Judy Steers
Rector Emeritus: Reverend Canon Robert Hulse
St John's supports a hot meal program served on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. You can participate with food donations, as a server, or on the clean up team. The location of the meal is hosted at different locations throughout Elora. Let us know how you would like to participate. All are welcome to enjoy the meal.