THIS WEEK AT ST JOHN'S *SPECIAL EDITION*
FROM +SHANE
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FROM BETH+
Over the past seven years, we have journeyed together in faith and in life. Some of the waters we have travelled have been deep, some shallow; some calm, some stormy; some threatening, some peaceful; some painful, some healing. It has been an incredibly rich and transformative time, and I will always be thankful for you, the experiences we have shared, the ministry we have done, and all that you have taught me.

There are so many mixed emotions, especially as we had no way of knowing that Sunday, March 8th, 2020 would be our last time to worship together. And during these pandemic days, so much seems uncertain. One thing of which I am certain: you are a parish of deep faithfulness and feisty energy, and all shall be well! Take the time to transition, be caring of one another, stay open to the Spirit - you are a blessing and you will be blessed.

I look forward to connecting with you as we are able over the next month.

With my love and God's blessings, Beth+
FROM THE WARDENS
We are aware that this news may well come as a surprise, and you may be wondering what happens next, and how we will bid farewell to Beth during this pandemic time. Please know that we will be in touch soon via TWSJ to address these issues.

Take care, Detlef and Stephen
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
ANGLICAN CHURCH

 154 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
613-232-4500
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 The Reverend Canon Beth Bretzlaff, Rector 
The Reverend Dr Caroline Ducros, Deacon
BGen (Ret’d) The Venerable John Fletcher, Honourary Assistant 
The Reverend Canon Dr Gary Hauch, Honourary Assistant
The Reverend Michael Hicks, Honourary Assistant Emeritu
Dr Gordon Johnston, FRCCO, Organist and Choirmaster 
Laura Macdonald, Church Administrator 
Detlef Dransch, Rector’s Warden 
Stephen Giles, People's Warden