Spring 2024 pop-Up Study Café

​Once again, St. John’s hosted a Pop-up Study Café during the Acadia University exam period, providing students with a quiet space to study and lots of treats to keep them fueled. Volunteers from the congregation were on hand to brew coffee and offer a warm welcome. Even though it was springtime, hot chocolate was a hands down favourite!

At the outset of an initiative, one never knows what will be its full impact. There are always surprises along the way: we made new connections with community members stopping by for a chat. In between serving students, the volunteer hosts deepened their relationships with each other as they shared their stories, chatted about books they are reading, and discussed initiatives unfolding at St. John’s.
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With an eye-catching sign at the roadside and the doors of the church wide open, St. John’s sent a clear  message to everyone who happened to pass by – we are here and you are welcome!