A MONASTIC COMMUNITY WITHIN THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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God’s Pathways

By Sr. Doreen, SSJD The Canadian Anglican Church Calendar quote for March: “Come let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of

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Freedom Sunday

By Sr. Doreen SSJD Freedom Sunday is an opportunity for your entire church family to deepen their understanding of God’s heart for justice, discover the realities of modern slavery and

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Programs and Groups

ETTY: A play

“Etty” is a one-woman play based on the true story of Etty Hillesum’s personal diaries during WWII and her imprisonment at Westerbork concentration camp. 

The play asks the audience to join the conversation, fostering dialogue on human rights, resistance, and personal responsibility.

Companions Program
Spend a year in God’s Rhythm. Do you want to experience life in community, learn more about prayer, serve others, and take monastic values out into the world?
In-person and online programs offered.
Women at a Crossroads
A program that helps women discern where God may be calling them, through engaging in classes and discussions about Christian life and vocation, receiving personal guidance in deepening their prayer life and sharing the life of a Christian community committed to a balanced life of prayer, service, study, rest, and recreation.
A Home For The Heart Capital Campaign
Click the button to learn more about the Guest House Renovations and to donate.
Thank you for your support!
Creative Musings From The Convent (Reflections)
 
Home to Sr. Doreen’s weekly Saturday reflections!
 
 
 
Creative Musings From The Convent Books For Sale!
Do you enjoy Sr. Doreen’s weekly reflections? 
Take them home with you to enjoy again and again!
Prayer Requests
Do you have prayer requests that you would like to share with the Sisters?
The Sisters will remember your intentions in a special way for a week during their daily worship.
Submit intentions to: prayersplease@ssjd.ca
Meditation Group
Come away and rest awhile.
Whether you are a beginner in contemplative prayer, or a seasoned contemplative, we welcome you to join our online meditation group.
When: Sundays at 7:30pm EST 
Cost: Free.
To join us, or to find out more, please email communications@ssjd.ca
Hello from all of us at SSJD!

Upcoming Events

All retreats and quiet days at Saint John’s Convent take place in the milieu of a contemporary monastic community which has a daily rhythm of prayer. All guests are invited to take part in the daily Eucharist, and those staying overnight may like to join us in the Divine Office (Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline).