St John’s College

St John's College at the University of Manitoba is a small, inclusive community where students are known, supported, and empowered. Through scholarships and bursaries, student leadership opportunities, engaging events, a welcoming residence, and spaces like our Daily Bread Café, we enhance your student experience and help you feel at home throughout your university journey.

Fellows and Staff

What we offer

Student experience

Our students are the face of our community at St John's College. Through our active student association (SJCSA), $10 membership, academic support, and monthly events, there is something for all students to enjoy at the College.

Residence

In our 100 bed residence, it's easy to feel at home. Located at the University of Manitoba, our comfortable rooms, delicious food, student-led activities, and academic opportunities, create a welcoming space for a diverse group of students every year.

Dining and catering

At St John's College we value the importance of sharing a meal or refreshment together over great conversation. The coming together over food and drink is at the heart of what defines our community.

Event spaces

If you are needing a space to host your next event, meeting, or conference, we have a variety of spaces available to suit your needs. Paired with delicious food and friendly staff, our community will ensure your event is special.

Chaplaincy

St John's College chaplaincy is a place for students to connect with Rev. Helen Holbrook around spiritual experiences, mental health, or any challenge you are facing. Our services are available for all University of Manitoba students.

Theology

As the theological training institution for the Diocese of Rupert's Land in the Anglican Church of Canada, St John's College offers theology courses to UM students

About St John's College

Fellows and staff

The St John's College faculty and staff are here to support and enhance the student experience throughout their university experience.

History and governance

St John's College is an independent constituent college of the University of Manitoba. We have historic ties to the Diocese of Rupert's Land and continue to provide education and training in Anglican theology.

Community and Alumni

Stay connected as we share the latest news and developments happening at the College through our newsletters, yearly In Lumine magazine, alum stories, and annual reports!

Support SJC

Donations from our generous community is what keeps the College going. Every donation makes an impact in some way at St John's College.

Upcoming Events

Music & Art Competition

In collaboration with the Desautels Faculty of Music, St John’s College is proud to present the 4th Annual Music & Art Competition, a celebration of creativity across campus.

St John’s College is currently accepting submissions for the visual art portion of the competition. The competition is open to all University of Manitoba students, and artists of all styles and disciplines are encouraged to apply. All art submissions must be dropped off at the St John’s College General Office (214 St John’s College).

Deadline to submit an art piece: February 10th at 4:30 PM
Voting period: February 13th, 9:00 AM - March 20th, 12:00 PM
Competition Day: March 20th, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Learn more about art submission requirements

Weekly Advent Book Story

Beginning on November 28th, Dr. Ryan Turnbull will be hosting a weekly Zoom book study through the season of Advent at 2pm on Fridays focusing on Munther Isaac's recent book, Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza. Books are available for sale at CommonWord (CMU bookstore) or online.

Link to register for the Zoom event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DQXn57SKSpePl9xXy2IizQ

Black History Month Book Club

Date: Tuesdays, beginning February 3rd

Join us online on Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 pm throughout February for a Book Club hosted by the St John's Theology Hub and Black Anglicans, featuring "The World So Wide" written by Zilla Jones.

Black History Month Book Talk

Date: February 24th, 2026

Join us at St George's Crescentwood for a conversation between Zilla Jones and Ryan Turnbull featuring Zilla's recently published novel, The World So Wide.

News & Stories

Contact us

St John's College
92 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2M5 Canada

stjohns_college@umanitoba.ca

(204)474-8531

Toll Free: 1-800-432-1960 Ext: 8531

(204)474-7610

Our office is open Mon - Fri, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

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What we offer

Student experience

Residence

Dining and catering

Event spaces

Chaplaincy

Theology

About St John's College

Fellows and staff

History and governance

Community and Alumni

Support SJC

Upcoming Events

Music & Art Competition

Weekly Advent Book Story

Black History Month Book Club

Black History Month Book Talk

News & Stories

Call for art submissions for the Fourth Annual Music & Art Competition

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