St. John's United Church

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We welcomed Rev. John Smith on Sunday, September 7, 2025 with a joint service at Shallow Lake United Church. We look foward to his ministry with us at St. John's United and with our partner church, Shallow Lake United Church. 

Rev John Smith has been an ordained minister in the United Church for just over 40 years, and brings a wealth of experience,  and lots of stories,  with him to serve us here at our church.  

Originally from St. Thomas, ON,  he has worked and lived most of his career in Toronto,  but moved to the Bruce in 2015 to take a church here.   He retired officially a few years ago due to a health concern,  but works now as needed in supply positions.  His favourite things to do (in the church part of his life) are preaching,  visiting,  and spending time hearing the stories and songs of other people's lives.   When not doing church work,  he loves to travel,  garden, and spend time with his 3 grandkids.   Sometimes he finishes projects that he undertakes with good intentions!

He has a heart for justice,  and believes strongly that our reason for being a church is to show the love, compassion, and faith of Jesus to others.  With a little humour, and lots of grace,  he feels we can conquer almost anything.

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