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Full Sorrow, Full Joy: Lent 2017

Lent, 2017 “…and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:20b KJV My Dear Parish Family, As we journey together through Lent as the body of Christ, we are mindful that the cross finds all its meaning in the Resurrection. Jesus was crucified by all that is evil in the world, and his crucifixion…

Join us for Lenten Dinners and Discussion

Join us on the Wednesday evenings of Lent for discussion, dinner, and fellowship for all ages. We welcome you to come to a few, most, or all of the evenings, it is not necessary to come to every session to enjoy and benefit from them.  The group gathers in the Parish Hall at 5:30 p.m. for social…

A Wonder- and Spirit-filled Christmas at St. John’s

Join us for services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! There is something for everyone, from children’s pageant fun to joyous Christmas music from our unparalleled choir and organist. Our beautiful historic church will be decked out for the season. We hope to see you with us for worship! Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas Pageant…

Advent Wreath Decorating Fun for All

On Sunday, November 27, St. John’s parishioners of all ages came together to create beautiful Advent wreaths to commemorate and celebrate the season. Big thanks to our wonderful hosts, Cindy Hadlow and Alvie Casey, and to all the volunteers who helped to make this event so special, including: Vicki Malizia, Kim French, Kim Osborne, Elizabeth Kurz, Lynn Fluharty, Virginia…

Service of Lessons and Carols This Sunday!

On Sunday, December 4, a service of Nine Lessons and Carols will take place in the church at 5:00 p.m. This service was drawn up by Edward White Benson, Bishop of Truro, in 1880 for use in the then temporary wooden cathedral, with four hundred people attending at 10:00 p.m. The service was later adapted…

Organ Recital by James Kennerley

We are delighted to be presenting James Kennerley in concert at St. John’s on Sunday, October 30, at 5:00 p.m. James is one of the finest young organists of today, and this is a recital not to be missed. There will be a big screen to enable the audience to see the organ console, usually hidden…

August 28: Services for Families Reconvene with a Special Backpack Blessing

Our monthly services for families with small children will reconvene on Sunday, August 28, at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Hall, including a special Backpack Blessing to start the year off right. All students are invited to bring their backpacks to have them blessed for the new school year. The monthly Family Service is a casual and kid-friendly alternative to the formal service in the church, allowing us to introduce our youngest children to Episcopal lessons and traditions in a…

Ackerman Ordination

A joyful event with our Bishop and many of the clergy from the diocese took place on Saturday, as Chase Ackerman, St. John’s new Curate and Director of Family Ministries was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests.