top of page


On the closing of St. John’s West Toronto
I don’t remember a time in my life before St. John’s. I’ve been coming to this church since I was a baby, and it’s quite surreal and...

Alie Rutty
Jul 27, 20242 min read
143 views
0 comments


A Note From Alie
The community of St. John's is inexplicably linked through ministry, outreach, events, and resources. One cannot fully exist without the...

Alie Rutty
Jul 13, 20241 min read
95 views
0 comments


Behind the Tech Desk
For most of the past few years, St. John’s has consistently “punched above its weight” when it comes to providing in-person/hybrid online...

Christopher Rutty
Jun 22, 20242 min read
14 views
0 comments


From Deacon Evelyn Butler
Thank you for organizing, contributing to and attending the celebration of the 10th year anniversary of my ordination to the diaconate. The
Evelyn Butler
Jun 15, 20242 min read
13 views
0 comments


Celebrating Evelyn Butler's 10th Anniversary as Deacon
A special service and celebration took place at St. John's on Saturday, June 1st, to mark the 10th anniversary of Evelyn Butler's...

Christopher Rutty
Jun 8, 20241 min read
10 views
0 comments


Remembering Gib Goodfellow
(Oct. 25, 1941 – Feb. 21, 2024) On December 7, 2023, at the special SJWT-100th event in partnership with the West Toronto Junction...

Christopher Rutty
Mar 16, 20242 min read
206 views
1 comment


Communications Update
Hello everyone! I’m excited to share an update on our journey together. Being part of this amazing church community has been a great...
Venus Wambura
Aug 12, 20232 min read
32 views
1 comment


35 Years of Guiding - My Story
I joined Brownies (now Embers) in 1973 when I was seven because mom (May Webster) wanted to expose me to activities I might not otherwise...

Quita Taylor
Jul 15, 20233 min read
56 views
0 comments


Meet our Digital Communications Assistant
Hello, everyone! I am delighted to have the opportunity to introduce myself as the new Digital Communications Assistant for St. John’s...
Communications Group
Jul 8, 20231 min read
82 views
0 comments


St. John's history of inclusiveness
advocating for same sex blessings and same sex marriage When I joined St. Johns in 1983, one of the draws was the inclusion of our three...

Sheila Crummey
Jun 17, 20233 min read
56 views
0 comments


Cold Calls and Joyful Colours: Interview With Rev. Gary van der Meer
St. John’s Incumbent, Sept. 2001 - September 2011 As was reported in the May 27th newsletter, I conducted a 60-minute video interview...

Christopher Rutty
Jun 17, 20232 min read
99 views
0 comments


How I Came to St. John's
In 2003, Allison and I decided we needed a larger house because we hoped to adopt a child. We found a house in the west end, overlooking...

John Spragge
Jun 3, 20232 min read
11 views
0 comments
bottom of page