Louise Smith
Time and Tide Wait For No Man
In the rush and flow of one’s daily commitments, it has often been expressed and repeated that time is just…
The Church of the Future and the Future of the Church
It is difficult to comprehend that more than six decades have swiftly passed since the beginning of my worship at…
Christian Values
Professing Christianity is not just about attending church on Sunday morning—albeit it’s a very important first step. It is about…
Praising God in Prayer, Work, Play, and Adventure
No sooner had Christmas been disassembled and carefully put to bed for another year than a summary of events for…
Reflections on the Life of A Dedicated Parishioner, Clementina Jane Smith
On January 9th, 2025, our parish family was saddened by the passing of one of our most prominent parishioners, Clementina…
A Tradition Unexpectedly Created
Here at St. John the Evangelist, we have several dates on the church calendar—both spiritual and some with secular connotations—that…
75th Anniversary of the ACW
As we reminisce back to 1949, let’s picture a group of eager and enthusiastic young mothers assembled in a small…
Farewell Summer; Hello Fall
Here in Newfoundland, each season emerges along its own specific path, usually without exception. We just experienced a very warm…
All’s Well That Ends Well
When I was a young girl, growing up in the warmth and security of our family home, I often heard…
The Old Shrine Revisited
This year marks the 164th anniversary of the first St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Topsail in Conception Bay…









