The Church of St John the Evangelist

An Anglican parish in Diocese of Niagara located in west downtown Hamilton in the heart of Locke Street neighbourhood, at the corner of Locke Street South at Charlton Avenue West.


Welcome

Welcome to the Rock on Locke. We seek to create a place where all are free to explore deep questions without judgment or over-simplistic answers. We are ordinary people seeking to follow Jesus—a challenging and fulfilling experience that brings joy to our lives in many different ways.

We worship together at different times and in a variety of worship styles. While there are a number of “congregations” that are part of the Church of Saint John the Evangelist, we are one parish family. We hope that you will visit us. And if you are looking for a church home, we hope you will find one among us here.

The Parish News

  • Upcoming Concert: "Love and the Outcome"

    May 19, 2013 (No comments)

  • Baby Boom at SJE

    We are experiencing a "baby boom" at SJE! Welcome now to all five children ... a brand new baby boy, the son of Naila and Geordie who joins ... Elijah James, the son of Lisa and Greg Elijah and Zechariah, the twin sons of Jacob and Rebecca Nora Lee, the daughter of Brent and Rosalee Welcome to all and congratulations to our happy families.

    May 13, 2013 (No comments)

  • Sermon Series for the Sundays of Easter

     

    May 12, 2013 (No comments)

  • Access and Update Your Records

    Every person on our parish list with a valid e-mail address may now view and update their own contact information and view their contribution statements. How It Works Just follow this link to https://me.churchmembershiponline.com for this secure service. On your first visit just enter your e-mail address at the bottom of the page.

    May 1, 2013 (No comments)

  • ServePoint

    For all people who serve and are scheduled for ministy at SJE, please learn about our new ServePoint system here.

    May 1, 2013 (No comments)

  • The Rev. Canon Brian Ruttan Appointed Honorary Assistant

    The Right Rev. Michael Bird, Bishop of Niagara, has announced that he has appointed the Rev. Canon Brian Ruttan as an Honorary Assistant at the Church of St.

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    April 30, 2013 (No comments)
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New on the Web

Leader's Resources

Our leader's and worship resources have been reorganised into one single page here, with quick link references on the right side of the page.

Also, go to this same page to learn more about a new scheduling resource that we are using called "Servepoint".

New Sections

Check out the new sections of our website by clicking on the tabs at the top of the page.

  • "Testimony": please see the new section on the "Practices" page, featuring faith stories from one of our small groups here at the Rock on Locke.
  • Messy Church
  • Practices (Learning the Practices of the Christian Faith)

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Upcoming Events

  • Trinity Sunday, May 26
    May 26, 2013

    Sunday worship at all the usual times ...

    Series: "Credo--Living and Believing." A series of messages on the Apostle's Creed. This week: "I believe ... the holy catholic church, the communion of saints."

    8:15 a.m., The Early Service. A quiet service of Holy Communion in the tradition of the Book of Common Prayer. High Altar. The Rector will be the presiding celebrant and preacher.

    9:30 a.m., The Discovery Service. A more contemporary expression of worship with worship band. Holy Eucharist.  Nave Altar. The Rector will be the presiding celebrant and preacher..

    11 a.m., The Choral Service. The best of the classic Anglican liturgical and choral traditions with the Parish Choir and organ. High Altar. Canon Brian Ruttan will be the presiding celebrant and the Rector will be the preacher.

  • Wednesday Eucharist
    May 28, 2013

    10 a.m. A celebration of Holy Eucharist, Book of Common Prayer in the Chapel of St. Michael and St. George (downstairs, off the crypt at St. John's). Fellowship and refreshements follow in the Crypt Cafe.

  • Sunday Worship Services
    June 2, 2013

    Sunday worship at all the usual times ...

    8:15 a.m., The Early Service. A quiet service of Holy Communion in the tradition of the Book of Common Prayer. High Altar.

    9:30 a.m., The Discovery Service. A more contemporary expression of worship with worship band. Holy Eucharist.  Nave Altar.

    11 a.m., The Choral Service. The best of the classic Anglican liturgical and choral traditions with the Parish Choir and organ. High Altar.

  • Wednesday Eucharist
    June 4, 2013

    10 a.m. A celebration of Holy Eucharist, Book of Common Prayer in the Chapel of St. Michael and St. George (downstairs, off the crypt at St. John's). Fellowship and refreshements follow in the Crypt Cafe.

  • Sunday Worship Services
    June 9, 2013

    Sunday worship at all the usual times ...

    8:15 a.m., The Early Service. A quiet service of Holy Communion in the tradition of the Book of Common Prayer. High Altar.

    9:30 a.m., The Discovery Service. A more contemporary expression of worship with worship band. Holy Eucharist.  Nave Altar.

    11 a.m., The Choral Service. The best of the classic Anglican liturgical and choral traditions with the Parish Choir and organ. High Altar.

  • Wednesday Eucharist
    June 11, 2013

    10 a.m. A celebration of Holy Eucharist, Book of Common Prayer in the Chapel of St. Michael and St. George (downstairs, off the crypt at St. John's). Fellowship and refreshements follow in the Crypt Cafe.


Service Times

Sundays

8:15 a.m., The Early Service, Holy Communion in the tradition of the Book of Common Prayer.

9:30 a.m, The Discovery Service, a less formal service with a worship band and Holy Eucharist.

11 a.m., The Choral Service, the best of the classic Anglican choral and liturgical traditions. Choral Holy Eucharist, except very occasionally as announced, Choral Matins.

Wednesdays

10 a.m., Wednesday Chapel Eucharist, Holy Communion in the tradition of The Book of Common Prayer, in the Chapel of St Michael and St George (downstairs).

Thursdays

Messy Church, on the third Thursday of each month. Messy Church is a hands-on worship experience for the entire family with crafts, drama, songs and (perhaps best of all) dinner!

 

Our Mission

God calls us to help people become followers of Jesus, equipped for ministry in the church and in the world, through nurture, worship, evangelism and service.

Contact Us

The Church of St John the Evangelist
320 Charlton Avenue West
Hamilton, ON L8P 2E7
tel: 905-522-0602

The church office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. until noon.

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