Society of St John the Evangelist SSJE Founded 1866 St Edward's House 22 Great College St, Westminster London SW1P 3QA UK Tel: 020 7222 9234 Fax: 020 7799 2641 Email: Superior: frpeterssjeuk@talk21.com Guestmaster: guestmaster@ssje.org.uk

The Society of Saint John the Evangelist is the oldest of the Anglican orders for men, out of which the North American Congregation (and others worldwide) grew. We have been at the forefront of the Religious life since then, and have pioneered a new and more flexible way into the Community for the 21st Century. New members first of all become 'Seekers' and then take simple annual vows as 'Internal Oblates' and live alongside us for a period of years before coming into First Vows. In this way, we escape the rigidity of the old system as people these days come from a much wider background than was formerly the case.

We seek to make use of their individual God-given talents as they seek to become what our Founder, Father Benson, envisaged: mission priests and lay brothers, based on their Community and its prayer life, but proclaiming Christ to the world. So we are engaged in running quiet days and retreats, both within and outside the House, counselling and spiritual direction. We look to befriend people whose English is limited and teach them as well as helping with students from overseas. We work in liturgics and preach and run parish missions. St Edward's House is a centre for private retreats and hospitality and is used by many religious and charitable groups for meetings, prayer etc.

Father Peter Huckle SSJE
(Superior, assumed office 7 March 2002)
Brother James Simon SSJE
(Assistant Superior & Novice Guardian)

For further details, go to the community's website

or obtain a copy of
The Anglican Religious Communities Year Book