What is St. John in the Wilderness Anglican Church in Brights Grove, ON?

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St. John in the Wilderness is an Anglican church in Brights Grove, Ontario. Its website serves as the parish's public notice board: it lists Sunday worship times, upcoming parish events, and an open invitation to visit. If you are looking for a local Anglican congregation, checking service times before you go, or trying to confirm whether a group or event belongs to this parish, the site is the place to start.

What the site is for

The homepage is organized around two things: Sunday worship and what is happening at the parish during the week.

  • Sunday worship — the main weekly gathering, with two service times.
  • Parish events — meetings and groups listed under "What's Happening."
  • A welcome message — visitors are told to "come just as you are," with a link to more information about what to expect on a Sunday morning.
  • A Facebook presence — the parish notes that it can also be found on Facebook, which is where day-to-day updates may appear between website updates.

Sunday worship times

The site lists two Sunday services, distinguished by the prayer book used:

Time Service
8:30 am BCP Holy Eucharist (Communion)
10:30 am BAS Holy Eucharist (Communion) and Sunday School

The 8:30 am service follows the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). The 10:30 am service follows the Book of Alternative Services (BAS) and includes Sunday School, making it the option for families with children. Both are communion services.

The listed preacher for the Sunday shown on the homepage is The Reverend Sherry De Jonge.

What's happening during the week

The events section shows recurring parish activities with times and locations:

  • Prayer Shawl Group — 1:00 PM in the Parish Hall
  • Bible Study — 10:00 AM in the Parish Hall
  • 8:30 Sunday Worship — 8:30 AM at St. John in the Wilderness

Because these listings carry specific dates, they reflect the week the page was last updated. Treat them as a snapshot rather than a permanent schedule.

Before you visit

A few practical points follow from what the site says:

  1. Check the current week's listing. Service times and event dates on the homepage are tied to a particular Sunday, so confirm the date shown matches the week you plan to attend.
  2. Pick your service by prayer book and format. If you prefer traditional BCP liturgy, the 8:30 am service fits. If you want the BAS service and Sunday School, choose 10:30 am.
  3. Use the "what to expect" link. The homepage points to a page describing a Sunday morning for newcomers — useful if you have not attended an Anglican service before.
  4. Check Facebook for changes. The parish directs visitors to Facebook as an additional channel, which is often where last-minute updates appear.

The site does not publish contact details, clergy office hours, or giving information on the homepage excerpt available here, so those questions are better directed to the parish through its Facebook page or in person on a Sunday.