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Food for the Soul Retreats

New retreats coming this November and December! Watch for updates!

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Companions Program (Residential and Online)

Spend a year in God's rhythm. Do you want to experience life in community, learn more about prayer, service others, and take monastic values out into the world?

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Women at a Crossroads

A program that helps women discern where God may be calling them through engaging in classes and discussions. Residential program only.

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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!

Click here to learn more Rectory Rose Print Fundraiser - Click here for more information

Creative Musings From the Convent (Reflections)

Home to Sr. Doreen's weekly Saturday Reflections!

Click here to READ the reflections Creative Musings Books for SALE! Click here to learn more or order your copy today!

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 your intentions by clicking on the email icon.

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Meditation Group

When: Sundays at 7:30pm EST / The Cost: Free

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.

To join us, or to find out more, please click here for email link.
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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).

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About Us

The Sisterhood of Saint John the Divine is a contemporary expression of the religious life for women within the Anglican Church of Canada. We were founded in Toronto in 1884. Our Mother House, Saint John’s Convent, continues to be in Toronto.

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