Key Information
Groups, doctrines & the life of our parish
Everything you need to find your place among us — from the societies that build community, to the liturgical calendar that shapes our worship through the year.
Community
Church groups and societies
The church has several groups that build stronger community bonds and offer every member a family within our family.
The Calendar
Our doctrines
We keep St John's Day — the feast of St John the Evangelist. Our doctrines follow the notable days of the Christian year, each marked with its own liturgical colour.
Advent Sunday (the beginning of Christian calendar)
Christmas Day
New Year Day
Epiphany Day
Ash Wednesday
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday (the feast of the Holy Communion)
Good Friday
St John the Evangelist Day (Dec 27th)
Easter Sunday
Ascension Day
Pentecost Day
Trinity Sunday
General Information
Leadership & worship at St John's
Meet the priesthood who shepherd our parish, and find the rhythm of services, harvests and holy seasons that shape our year.
Church Leadership
The Priesthood- RORt. Rev. Ifedola Senasu Gabriel OkupeviBishop of Lagos Diocese
- TAVen. Tayo AduloduArchdeacon of Eti-Osa Archdeaconry
- SLVen. Segun LadeindeThe Vicar
- OAVen. Olubunmi AdurofagbajeAssisting Priest
- OACanon Olalekan AlabiThe Curate
- BORev. Bankole David OkeThe Curate
The Parish Council meets on the second Sunday of each month after service to deliberate on the affairs of the church. Church wardens and workers support the priests in their duties, and the Vicar and wardens are signatories to the church's account.
Service Schedule
- First Service7:30 AM
- Bible Study9:00 AM
- Second Service10:00 AM
Sunday School nurtures our children in the way of the Lord, with Bible Study held between the two morning services.
Our Services
We hold two categories of service — the Communion and the Matins.
Holy Communion
Led by a celebrant, the Holy Eucharist is shared in remembrance of our Lord Jesus Christ, as He commanded.
The Matins
A canonical hour of Christian liturgy. Only confirmed congregants receive the Holy Eucharist, following confirmation by the Lord Bishop.
All Souls' Day — we remember loved ones in eternal rest on the first Sunday of November.
Watchnight Service — held every 31st of December, one of the finest in the diocese.
Days of Harvest
Liturgical Colours
- Advent — Purple
- Trinity — Green
- Pentecost — White