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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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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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Respond to our survey on returning to church
As we plan for returning to on-site worship, we’d like to hear from you. What would make you feel safe to return to worship at the church? What has been most meaningful about your time staying home and staying safe? Please take a few minutes to respond to our online survey. Thank you!
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New England Episcopal bishops respond to president’s photo op at St. John’s Lafayette Square
New England Episcopal bishops respond with one voice to President’s “cynical” photo-op by calling out “the abomination of continued oppression of and violence against people of color in this nation” What President Trump did in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square on the evening of June 1 was disgraceful and morally repugnant. Displaying […]
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A pastoral message from the rector
Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. – Proverbs 31:8-9 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As I mentioned during my welcoming remarks during last Sunday’s service, this is an extremely devastating time for our nation. […]
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