Sesquicentennial Celebrations
150 Years of St. John the Divine
Services Concerts Re-enact the formal move from the previous site of St. John's in the old iron church to the current site
10 AM Sunday Dec 6, 2009
Gather in advance near the plaque on The Hudson at Douglas and Fisgard Streets. Proceed to current site at 1611 Quadra walking along Fisgard.
News Coverage
Hexaphone
3:00 PM Sunday February 21, 2010
Hexaphone is a six member vocal ensemble performing music of many styles and periods with particular interest in new Canadian works. The programme will include Brahms, Cornelius, Raminsh, Whitacre, and Victoria pieces from the early days of St. John's.
Honouring Clergy
10 AM Sunday February 7, 2010
Since 1860, eight rectors have been joined by assistants, associates, curates, and lay personnel in providing encouragement and support to the congragation in its mission and ministry. We are grateful for their outstanding service.
Three Choir Concert:
Victoria Children's Choir
Victoria Good News Choir
Open Door Choir at Our Place3:00 PM Sunday March 7, 2010
The Victoria Children’s Choir, the Victoria Good News Choir and the Open Door Choir at Our Place will present the second concert in St. John’s 150th Anniversary Concert Series.
Established in 2001 the Victoria Children's Choir has been pursuing the highest standards of training and performance. Directed by Madeleine Humer, the Choir accepts children aged 8 to 15 who like to sing. In its short history, the Victoria Children's Choir has performed regularly with the Victoria Symphony and Pacific Opera Victoria as well as at major international conferences and festivals.
The Victoria Good News Choir Society was founded in 1997 by Louise Rose who has served as the choir’s accompanist, music director and resident arranger for all of the years of the choir’s existence. Its membership is intergenerational, culturally, religiously and spiritually diverse. Its repertoire is composed of arrangements of music from the sixteenth century to funk to rock ‘n roll to gospel to spirituals. The choir is based on the premise that not only can everyone sing, everyone should sing!
Honouring Women
10:00 AM Sunday March 14, 2010
The Women's Eucharist will focus on the essential role of women in the liturgy and outreach of the church in leadership, worship, music, stewardship, education, and care of church property, in local national and international activism.
Greater Victoria Police Chorus
7:00 PM Wednesday June 2, 2010
Comprised of serving, retired, and reserve police officers and supporters. A programme of new and old musical favourites.
Feast of St. John the Divine (service and brunch)
10 AM Sunday May 9, 2010
Garth MacPhee, Organist
7:00 PM Thursday July 15, 2010
Former organist of St. John the Divine, he now serves as music director at the Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Montreal. Enjoy an evening of delightful French choral and organ music.
Partners in Social and Artistic Work
10:00 AM Sunday June 27, 2010
In this community service, we honour our partners in social ministries and cultural activities.
Christina Edinger, Organist
7:00 PM Wednesday August 11, 2010
Re-enactment of the 1860 Consecration
10:00 AM Sunday September 12, 2010
On Sept 13, 1960, the Iron Church was consecrated the first Anglican church in British Columbia. Special guests in include Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada.
3:00 PM Sunday November 14, 2010
Tickets: $23 or $18 at TicketMaster or at the door
Canada's premier male choir features a rich full-bodied sound, innovative programming, technical precision, meticulous intonation and versatility. The choir will perform its 2010 Remembrance Day Concert. A musical experience not to be missed. Get your tickets early.
Birthday Bash
10:00 AM Sunday November 21, 2010
Food, fun, and music!
Come and celebrate St. John's!
Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra
3:00 PM Sunday December 12, 2010
Director: Janos Sandor
The GVYO is St. John's resident orchestra. Guest artist Sarah MacDonald, director of music at Selwyn College, CAmbridge, joins the young artists in the Poulenc Organ Concerto in G minor.
