Worship Schedule
All are welcome at St. John's Elora!
Worship at St. John’s Elora might be best described as “traditional yet accessible.” Most of our services follow the Book of Common Prayer, the historic Anglican prayer book and a cornerstone of Anglican worship and spirituality worldwide. Our 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist service follows the Book of Alternative Services, the primary prayer book of the Anglican Church of Canada today. Many of our services feature exceptional music led by one of our choirs. At all services, you’ll encounter strong liturgical traditions, inspiring preaching, space for reflection and prayer, and welcoming community.
Please check our schedule as service offerings may change during seasonal and summertime periods.
Can’t make it in person? Most of our 11 a.m. Sunday services and all Evensongs and seasonal liturgies are livestreamed to St. John’s Youtube page.
Our Services
Holy Eucharist (BAS)
Sundays at 9 a.m.
Weekly Eucharist following the Book of Alternative Services, with hymns and organ accompaniment. The Volunteer Choir participates every other week.
Choral Communion (BCP)
1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of the month at 11 a.m.
Communion service following the Book of Common Prayer with musical leadership from the professional Choir of St. John’s Elora.
Choral Matins (BCP)
2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 11 a.m.
Morning Prayer following the Book of Common Prayer with musical leadership from the professional Choir of St. John’s Elora.
Said Holy Communion (BCP)
Sundays at 8 a.m. & Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
A short, spoken Communion service following the Book of Common Prayer.
Choral Evensong
Monthly; Sundays at 4 p.m. Check schedule for details.
A beloved Anglican tradition. This mostly-sung early evening liturgy, led by the professional Choir of St. John's Elora, features exceptional music from the English cathedral tradition and beyond.
Sung Compline (BCP)
Monthly; Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Check schedule for details.
Night Prayer drawing on monastic chant traditions and Renaissance choral music, led by our Compline Choir. Interested singers may join the choir, which rehearses at 6:30 before the service.