St. John the Compassionate Mission is dedicated to outreach and care for vulnerable individuals and families in Toronto, especially those living in poverty or on the margins – all are welcome!
We’re an apostolate of the Carpatho-Russian Diocese of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, serving under the Omophorion of Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa (ACROD). (See our history and mission.)

Hours of service – everyone is welcome!

St. John’s Mission’s annual celebration of service

On Saturday, November 8, we honored the remarkable service and commitment of our volunteers, community members, and past program participants.

Our local MP Julie Dabrusin, a long-time friend and supporter of the Mission, joined us for the event and dance. Her presence underlined the value society places on volunteer work.

Here are photos from an afternoon of gratitude and joy, with more than 180 people joining this year’s event.

Euthanasia in Canada

• We are co-sponsoring a ‘Euthanasia Healing Retreat’ on Wednesday, November 19, at the Mission. For more information and to register, see this Compassionate Community Care web page.
• Further to our October 29 education evening regarding euthanasia in Canada, the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto has made an information sheet available, titled “It’s Time To Talk: Facts about Palliative Care, Conscience Rights, and Faith-based Health Care Facilities.” It’s available from their web site.

Join us this fall for our weekly study programs

Our Psalms study is held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., via Zoom. For registration, e-mail us at info@stjohnsmission.org.

Our BRIDGES program is held Wednesday nights at 155 Broadview. We read about and study the Orthodox faith, facilitated by Father Nicolaie, with guest speakers. The evenings start at 6:30 p.m., followed by compline at 8:00 p.m.

Two videos about the community at St. John’s

1) Narrated by Father Nicolaie, this 3½-minute video gives an introduction to the mission and people of the St. John’s community.

2) This 3-minute video introduces the viewer to the people and activities of the Mission’s affiliate in Scarborough, Good Neighbours Drop-In.

We are grateful to Peter for volunteering his time and skill.

Contact us to find out more about how you can contribute as a volunteer with the Mission or Good Neighbours.