Author Archive: Ellen Painter Dollar
Online Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols – December 13, 3 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, this is a livestream-only event. An amazing start to the Advent season – whether in person or online! In the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, prepare your soul for the Christmas miracle with carols for choir and organ. This event is a long-standing tradition at St. John’s – a “must” to center […]
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Outdoor Christmas Festival – December 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Our annual Christmas Festival will be held outdoors, under a tent, on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come shop for unique decorated wreaths, greenery, and baked goods and homemade soups to take home. Buy raffle tickets for fun theme baskets, and bid on items in our online auction. Safety precautions will […]
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Sacred Ground dialogue groups on race and racism beginning December 2020
St. James’s and St. John’s are joining together to offer a 10-part series of small group meetings to promote dialogue toward racial healing, reconciliation and justice. Groups, facilitated by lay leaders from both churches, will meet online via Zoom two Sunday afternoons a month, 3 to 4:30 p.m., from December 2020 through May 2021. Click […]
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Outdoor services to begin on July 26, Sundays at 5 p.m.
St. John’s will hold a short outdoor service of scriptures, prayers and a sermon at 5 p.m. on Sundays, starting on July 26. If you plan to attend any 5 p.m. outdoor service, please review and follow the guidelines below, and RSVP so we have an idea of how many will attend. You may RSVP online […]
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Newsletter – March 19, 2020
Worship with St. John’s online With the church buildings closed to help minimize spread of the COVID-19 virus, we’re offering several opportunities to pray and worship online. The best way to stay informed of our online schedule and other resources is to subscribe to our YouTube channel and/or follow us on Facebook. Sunday morning worship […]
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Resources for families, online worship & more news from St. John’s – March 18, 2020
News, resources and info from St. John’s March 18, 2020 Good morning friends! Our curate, the Reverend Margie Baker, has some ideas about how to pray and connect with one another, especially for families with children at home. Please listen to her message and then read on for more on how we can continue to […]
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Newsletter March 12, 2020: Interfaith tour cancelled, COVID-19 update, more
Sunday, March 15 – The Third Sunday in Lent Our schedule is subject to change depending on decisions reached by our clergy, vestry and/or bishops in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check your e-mail and our Facebook page for updated information. 8 a.m. – Spoken Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. – Adult Forum: Faith@Work with […]
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Newsletter January 19, 2020
Sunday, January 19 – Second Sunday after the Epiphany 8 a.m. – Spoken Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. – Intergenerational Faith Forum on Martin Luther King 10:30 a.m. – Jazz Eucharist with Youth & Adult Choirs and sermon by the Reverend Susan Pinkerton 11:45 a.m. – Meeting for those interested in volunteer tutoring at Covenant Prep […]
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Newsletter December 19, 2019
Sunday, December 22 – Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. – Spoken Holy Eucharist with sermon by the Reverend Margie Baker 9:30 a.m. – Final prep for the Christmas pageant 10:30 a.m. – Choral Holy Eucharist with Christmas Pageant, sung by the Youth & Choirs 5 p.m. – Youth Group: Cupcake Wars! (please RSVP below) […]
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Newsletter November 21, 2019
Sunday, November 24 – Christ the King 8:00 a.m. – Spoken Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School & Faith Forum: Book discussion on Love Your Enemies 10:30 a.m. – Choral Holy Eucharist sung by the Youth & Adult Choirs with sermon by the Rev’d Margie Baker 5 to 7 p.m. – Youth Group at […]
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