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Events & Programs

There is always something meaningful happening at St. John's. Come be part of the community, the celebration, and the service.

Upcoming Events — 2025

All events are held at St. John's Church, 141 – 622 Dundas Street, Woodstock, Ontario, unless otherwise noted. All are welcome.

Mother's Day Service at St. John's
Worship Service

Mother's Day Celebration Service

📅 Sunday, May 11, 2025  •  🕐 10:00 AM  •  📍 Main Sanctuary

Join us for a special combined service honouring the mothers and caregivers in our congregation and community. A time of gratitude, music, and a message celebrating the profound gift of nurturing love. All mothers will be recognized during the service.

Community Spring Fair
Community Event

Community Spring Fair

📅 Saturday, May 24, 2025  •  🕐 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM  •  📍 Church Grounds

A free, family-friendly event open to the whole Woodstock community. Enjoy lawn games, face painting, baked goods, live music from our choir, and great conversation. This is one of our favourite opportunities to open our doors wide and celebrate the neighbourhood we love.

Vacation Bible School registration
Children & Youth

Vacation Bible School 2025

📅 July 7–11, 2025  •  🕐 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM  •  📍 Fellowship Hall

Our beloved annual Vacation Bible School returns for another week of faith, fun, and discovery for children aged 4 to 12. Each day features themed activities, scripture lessons, music, crafts, and outdoor games. Registration opens June 1st. Spaces are limited — early registration is encouraged.

Senior Tea at St. John's
Senior Fellowship

Quarterly Senior Tea

📅 Wednesday, June 18, 2025  •  🕐 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM  •  📍 Fellowship Hall

Our quarterly Senior Tea is a cherished gathering that brings together the senior members of our congregation and the broader Woodstock community. Enjoy fine tea, homemade baked goods, live piano music, and the warmth of wonderful company. Transportation assistance is available for those who need it — please call the church office.

Advent Reading series
Worship & Devotion

Advent Reading Series

📅 Sundays, November 30 – December 21, 2025  •  🕐 9:00 & 11:00 AM

Prepare your heart for Christmas with our four-week Advent Reading Series. Each Sunday sermon explores one of the traditional Advent themes — Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love — as we journey toward the celebration of Christ's birth together. Special candle-lighting ceremonies will take place each Sunday morning.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

📅 Wednesday, December 24, 2025  •  🕐 7:00 PM  •  📍 Main Sanctuary

One of the most beloved services of the entire year. Join us on Christmas Eve for a beautiful candlelight service of carols, scripture, and prayer. This service is designed to be a meaningful and accessible experience for the whole family — including those who may not regularly attend church. All are deeply welcome.

Community meal program
Outreach

Monthly Community Meal

📅 First Saturday of each month  •  🕐 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM  •  📍 Fellowship Hall

Every first Saturday of the month, St. John's opens its doors for a free, hot community meal for anyone in Woodstock who wishes to come. No registration required. Prepared entirely by our volunteer kitchen team, this monthly meal is an expression of our commitment to practical hospitality and our love for our neighbours.

Youth summer camp
Children & Youth

Youth Summer Camp Weekend

📅 August 15–17, 2025  •  🕐 Departs Friday 5:00 PM  •  📍 Oxford County Retreat Centre

Our Youth Ministry's annual summer camp weekend is three days of faith, adventure, and community for teenagers. Campers enjoy outdoor activities, worship sessions, small group discussions, and the kind of deep friendships that last a lifetime. Limited spots are available. Register through the church office before July 31st.

Regular Weekly Programs

Program Day Time
Traditional Sunday ServiceSunday9:00 AM
Contemporary Sunday ServiceSunday11:00 AM
Children's Sunday SchoolSundayDuring both services
Sunday Evening PrayerSunday6:30 PM
Men's Morning PrayerTuesday7:00 AM
Wednesday Bible StudyWednesday7:00 PM
Women's Fellowship & PrayerThursday10:00 AM
Choir RehearsalThursday7:00 PM
Youth GroupFriday7:00 PM
Monthly Community Meal1st Saturday12:00 PM