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Sympathy (John Lockyer)
Posted: May 22, 2026It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of the Reverend John Lockyer on May 18, 2026. A celebration of John’s life will take place at St. John’s (36 Henderson St, Elora, ON, N0B 1S0) on Monday, June 8 at 11:00am, with a reception to follow. Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 7 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm at Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home (280 St. David St S, Fergus, ON N1M 2L5). Please hold John’s family, friends, colleagues, and parish family in your prayers as they mourn. May he rest in peace and rise in glory!
Appointment (Dena Thomas)
Posted: May 5, 2026The Reverend Dena Thomas has been appointed to serve as rector of St. John the Divine, Cayuga, on a three-quarter-time basis, effective June 15, 2026.
Resignation (Canon Dr. Cathie Crawford Browning)
Posted: March 16, 2026The Reverend Canon Dr. Cathie Crawford Browning has submitted her resignation as priest-in-charge of St. John the Divine in Cayuga, effective June 1, 2026, and will return to a well-deserved retirement after her faithful service.