125th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine - Tuesday, September 8, 2009

"Archbishop Fred Hiltz, primate of the Anglican Church of Canada celebrated the Eucharist at the anniversary celebration and paid tribute to the SSJD saying the whole church is grateful for its ministries. ...

"In his homily, the primate said, “The whole church rejoices with you. We are grateful for your service… for your quiet confidence in the Lord and his leading of our beloved church.”

"He praised the SSJD for its ministry of prayer, companionship, spiritual counsel, scholarly research and writing, and “practical service” to those in need. “In you, (people) see something of God’s goodness and grace,” he said."

See the story online at the Anglican Journal here »

See story at the Toronto Anglican here » / and photo essay here »

Sister Peta-Ann Stewart Jackson, SSJD

The funeral service for Sr. Peta-Ann was held Saturday May 23 at 11 am at St. John's Convent, the Rt. Rev. Linda Nicholls presiding and preaching. Donations to the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine in lieu of flowers.

In her words: "I hope you will miss me for a while, and maybe shed a tear or two, but in the process, wave me off into the best and last posting of my life -- into the Communion of Saints, one with God however that works -- more than we can ever ask or imagine!

I've been so blessed in my life with family, friends, colleagues, life experiences. How awesome it is to know that none of this is deserved -- sheer Love and Grace, made known to me as a Christian in Jesus Christ our Lord and in the power of God's gift of the Holy Spirit.

Thanks to each and every one of you who has meant so much to me in my life. May you too enjoy the wonder and joy and peace as I have known of the Love of God shining back to me in each of you. God bless and keep you."

Sr. Peta-Ann Stewart (McGowan) Jackson, SSJD