Governance
The Anglican Church of Canada and the Diocese of Toronto are governed by a set of rules called canons. These canons are designed to standardize our administrative practice and, to some degree, our liturgy and polity. The canons can be found on the Diocesan website click here. Alongside the canons, we must adhere to Canada Revenue Agency's rules for charitable organizations.
At present, a Diocesan appointed Parish Administrator is overseeing the governance of St. John's.
Parish Administrator: Philip Conliffe
The Wardens’ team is focusing on the spiritual side of the church and our members.
People's Warden: John Spragge
Rector's Warden: Greg Los
Deputy People's Warden: Lisa Rumble
Deputy Rector's Warden: Sheila Crummey
The Wardens and Parish Administrator can be reached at wardens@sjwt.ca.
Elected Positions
Lay Delegate to Synod: Sue Ferguson
Alternate Lay Delegate to Synod: Cheryl Atkins
Youth Delegate to Synod: Julia Marrocco
Alternate Youth Delegate to Synod: Alie Rutty
Parish Council
Meeting monthly to discuss parish matters, the Parish Council serves as an advisory group to the Priest-in-Charge, parish administrator, and churchwardens, and also acts as a way to spread information through the parish. Representatives from a number of committees and ministry areas sit on council, along with some members-at-large. Everyone at St. John's is welcome to come to these meetings, to ask questions, and to bring ideas and feedback.
Priest's Appointments
Head of Altar Guild: May Webster
Social Justice Chair: Rev. Evelyn Butler
Tech Committee Chair: Alan Harnum
Wardens’ Appointments
Property Chair: Alison Smiley
Communications Chair: Susan Rynasko
Screening Coordinator: John Spragge
Stewardship Committee Chair: Andrea Rutty
Fundraising co-chair (campaigns): Jim Crummey
Partnerships co-chair (events): Andrea Rutty
Hospitality co-chair: Sheila Crummey
Environmental co-chair: Rev. Evelyn Butler