Louise Smith

group of people gathered in a cemetery at sunset

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…

and old wooden church with a red roof and a tall steeple

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…

a man dressed as an Anglican priest makes the sign of the cross on another man's forehead

Christian Values

Professing Christianity is not just about attending church on Sunday morning—albeit it’s a very important first step. It is about…

a group of young people gather at the front of a church with a priest to see a Christingle

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…

photograph of an oder woman, smiling

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…

ladies from the ACE gather to celebrate a tea that they held for the local community in the lead up to Christmas

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…

group of people celebrating the 75th anniversary of the ACW in Topsail Newfoundland

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…

Church sale in Topsail Newfoundland in the fall of 2024.

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…