We have a large number of regulars who are residents of the neighbourhood who need a little hand to make ends meet at the end of the month. This work has a long history and St. John's provided acts of mercy and assistnace for neighbour hood residents throughout its history. The current needs are great and our work to mainten the food bank and emergency services is a growing ministry to the neighbourhood. St. John's is also home to the Lutheran student community. Campus chaplains at the major universities send Lutheran students to St. John's where they receive budget meals once a month, spiritual support, and a forum for discussion and assistance.
All students are welcome, friends of students are welcome.
The group at present represents 8 nationalities and a variety of Christian denominations as well as other faith traditions. Out of the pages of our history come remarkable accounts of involvement in the community. For example, at the turn of the century, the pastor of St. John's prior to World War I, seems to have put St. John's was constantly quoted in the newspapers of the day. In the years before the Frist World War, St. John's hosted many German and British naval crews. Prior to services being held on board ship, special services were held at St. John's.