Blessings to you on the Sunday after Thanksgiving and (liturgically) the last day of the year. We had a bright but nice day today as we celebrated the Reign of Christ Sunday and closed the book on “Year B” of the three-year lectionary cycle. It was nice to be back in worship today after a […]
Greetings on the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I, the war to end all wars. It is a bit somber as we remember those from our community who served in that, and later, wars. We also remember those who are serving in the Armed Forces at home and overseas. Today was […]
Happy All Saints’ Sunday and our annual remembrance of All Saints, present and to come, and All Souls, past. It is a special day for us at St. John’s; a time to gather for worship and to fellowship over a potluck luncheon – meeting all the “biblical demands”, to gather together, break bread, fellowship, and […]
Our prayers for blessings as October comes to a close. There is much to mourn these days and much to fear in our global neighborhood. Yet there are bright spots in our midst: parishioners who are faithful in worship and leadership; a church that engages – not in answers but on solutions; and a warm […]
Fall is really upon us now – and life in Chuckatuck is changing. A hearty group headed out to do a lot of cleaning and tidying around the churchyard, nothing as remarkable as cutting a tree down but things that make our door a little more welcoming. We look at ourselves with open eyes to […]