ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST 

 

           St. John the Evangelist is one of the oldest Anglican Churches in the London community. It was founded in 1864, but switched sites to its location on the corner of Wellington and St. James in 1888. Like many of the churches in London it was originally built for a smaller congregation, and went through a series of expansions to accommodate a greater population.

          St. John’s is a Gothic style building that originally took up only part of the lot. In 1895 it expanded to make room for Sunday Schools, and in 1897 a spire was added to the church. In the 1920’s St. John’s again underwent renovations, adding a new chapel, a rounded apse, and more Sunday school rooms.

           Artistic alterations generally took place after World War II. At this time more stained glass windows were added, and between 1977-1996 local artists and parishioners donated statues, an organ, and other pieces of art to decorate the church and its expansions.

           By 2002 there were plans to restore the church and its bell tower. These plans were completed and in 2013 St. John’s celebrated its 125th anniversary, solidifying itself as one of London’s landmarks.