For nearly 90 years, St. John's Anglican Church has been a beacon of hope in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. As part of the Diocese of the Arctic in the Anglican Church of Canada, we are far more than a Sunday gathering place—we are a vibrant community of faith, care, and service reaching every corner of our northern town.

In an era when many churches face declining attendance, we've been blessed to see our community grow by 10% in recent years. This growth reflects not just numbers, but lives being transformed and new families finding their spiritual home with us. Yet with growth comes both opportunity and challenge.

Our Worship & Community

Rooted in the rich Anglican tradition, our worship welcomes all people through Holy Eucharist, hymns sung in local care homes, and quiet moments of prayer throughout the week. We believe every person is a beloved child of God, and our doors are always open.

Our Ministry Reaches Far

For Families & Children: Sunday School, Kids' Club, and family-friendly worship create spaces where young hearts can grow in faith and community.

For Youth: We provide mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful connections that help young people navigate life in Canada's North.

For Women: Bible study groups and fellowship circles offer spiritual growth and lasting friendships.

For Those in Need: Our compassionate outreach includes prison ministry, veterans' support, and pastoral care for the sick, elderly, and grieving.

For the Future: We invest in tomorrow through high school scholarships, helping young people pursue their dreams.

Beyond Our Borders: Through our growing social media ministry, we share God's love far beyond the Northwest Territories.

The Challenge We Face

All of this meaningful work—along with maintaining a historic church building in one of Canada's harshest climates—happens without any government or diocesan funding. Like many churches across Canada, we're navigating the reality that while our community is growing, financial support hasn't kept pace with new attendees. This presents both an opportunity and an urgent need.

Every light we keep on, every meal we serve, every life we touch depends entirely on the generous hearts of our congregation and supporters like you. In a time when faith communities in remote places face unique pressures, your support helps us not just survive, but thrive and grow.

Your Impact

When you support St. John's Anglican Church, you're investing in something remarkable: a growing faith community in one of Canada's most remote regions. Your contribution supports:

• A welcoming spiritual home where families are choosing to grow in faith
• Life-changing programs that are reaching more children, youth, and adults each year
• Essential care for our community's most vulnerable members
• A beacon of hope that's thriving when many rural churches struggle to survive
• The preservation of faith and heritage in Canada's North

At a time when many congregations face uncertainty, we've been blessed with growth—but that growth brings new responsibilities and opportunities that require faithful partnership.

If you believe in the power of small communities doing great things, and in meaningful ministry in remote places, we invite you to join us. Every donation—no matter the size—helps us continue shining the light of Christ in Fort Smith and beyond.

Together, we are more than a church. We are hope in action.