Announcements
Worshippers welcomed back to attend church in-person
As of Sunday, March 21, we are delighted to welcome worshippers back to the St. John’s nave for worship services. Attendance will be capped to allow for safe, socially distanced seating, and sign-up is required. The online sign-up for each Sunday service will be available starting the Thursday prior, and the online sign-up for Holy […]
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St. John’s 2021 Lent devotional available for pick-up or download
The fifth annual St. John’s Lent Devotional is now available! Each day in Lent has a scripture citation, and most days also have some kind of response to the scripture reading contributed by St. John’s members and friends of all ages — artwork, poetry, stories, and theological reflections. Printed copies of the Lent devotional are […]
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Ash Wednesday services outdoors and online
Ash Wednesday on February 17 marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day season of penitence and preparation before Easter. This year St. John’s will hold three brief outdoor services at 7 a.m., 12 noon, and 4 p.m. Imposition of ashes will be available at these services for those who are comfortable receiving them. The 4 […]
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Annual Report Available
St. John’s not only survived, but in many ways thrived despite the past year’s significant challenges. Even as we look forward to a return to in-person worship and other activities, we are excited about how our community adapted to difficult and ever-evolving circumstances, and have fostered fresh approaches to church that will strengthen our connections […]
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St. John’s Priest-in-Charge Search
The Reverend Susan Pinkerton retired as of January 1, 2021, after more than five years as rector at St. John’s. We are excited to embark upon a search for our next clergy leader, who will serve as priest-in-charge with the possibility of becoming rector after three years. The wardens, vestry and staff are currently working […]
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Online Christmas Services
St. John’s will livestream the following Christmas services. Tune in on YouTube, Facebook or here on the web site. Christmas Eve at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve at 11 p.m. (10:45 prelude) Christmas Day at 10 a.m.
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Christmas Festival moved to Sunday 12/6, 1 to 4 p.m.
With heavy rain, winds, and possibly snow forecast for Saturday, the Christmas Festival has been moved to Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. This decision was made to ensure everyone’s safety and give us the best chance for a successful festival. If you signed up to volunteer, you will receive an email on Friday […]
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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! 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 your soul during the Advent season. […]
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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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A update from the wardens
Our wardens, Geoff Emerick and Virginia Van Dyk, recently sent an update letter to the nearly 300 households on our mailing list. Read the letter here.
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