Join Fr. Chris each Wednesday in Lent beginning March 9 for an incredible liturgy, fellowship, and learning opportunity. The group will begin by walking the stations of the cross in the nave of the church at 5:00 p.m. Following stations, Fr. Chris will lead a class entitled “Confession and the Episcopal Church.” We will explore…
The Vestry Nominating Committee has identified the following eight candidates who have agreed to stand for election for the 2022 Vestry: Bob Alter Doug Arthur Roddy Belfatti Steve Fluharty John Giordano Donna Gem Betsy Graham Steve Straske Biographies and photos of the candidates can be found here: Vestry Bios 2022. The Annual Meeting of St.…
To the people of Saint John’s, I am so excited to begin the work God has called us to in partnership! As you all know, my time as The Rector starts on Tuesday, 1 February. My family and I are most excited to join you all in the Worship of Jesus Christ, especially in The…
We are in need of Sandwich Sunday hosts for this year. Hosts can assemble lunches for the deserving patrons at Faith Cafe at their own homes, and deliver them the next day, or assemble them in the Parish Hall with help from other parishioners. Costs are reimbursed by the parish. Contact Cindy Martin if you…
The annual St John’s Women’s Retreat will be held on Saturday, February 5, in person at the Franciscan Center in Tampa. The day will include prayer, conversation, music, quiet time, and a discussion of Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, Holy Envy. The retreat is offered as a gift to the women of the parish by the…
Join us for one of these wonderful celebrations of the Christmas holiday! Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. – Children’s Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist, Rite II 6:00 p.m. – The Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with the Choir of St. John’s 11:00 p.m. – The Holy Eucharist, Rite I, with the Choir of St. John’s (pre-service string…
Check out this photo of our School’s Joint Eucharist which took place the Friday before Thanksgiving break. It was the first time in two years that they were able to hold it in the Church for all grades 1st through 8th and the Middle Division choir even got to sing!
The 2021 Interfaith Thanksgiving service had many participants from both congregations. It was a very meaningful service, especially after not being able to gather last year. Rabbi Kornworcel reminded attendees how much for which we can be grateful in his homily, and our Deacon Kathleen read prayers of thanksgiving. Our choir sang beautifully as always.…
All members of the parish should have received a letter from our stewardship co-chairs, Kevin Kellar and Steve Stanford, along with a pledge card for 2022. If you have not received your pledge card, please notify the church office or download one here. You can also make a gift or pledge online. It is our…
Our annual Pet Blessing took on a new look this year, as not only did we include memorial commemorations of past pets, but we held a Eucharist in the Church and blessed those pets who are with us making our lives sweeter every day! For more pictures, visit our Facebook page!