It was a beautiful morning after last Sunday’s snowstorm and snow pack. We gathered together to celebrate our first Eucharist on the New Year and have our Annual Parish Meeting. There was a lot of “business” following service and lots of good food and conversation. We heard about the budget, a reflection from the Senior […]
St. John’s Episcopal Church Suffolk, Virginia The First Sunday after the Epiphany – The Baptism of Our Lord The Rev. Leslie Ferguson, Rector Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17 A friend of a friend, call him Tim, spent most of his adult life associated with the church, he dutifully attended services, did […]
Merry Christmas to all! Greetings after our Christmas Eve worship service. Things today settled out after being blustery most of the day and trying to rain until service started. We had many of our Parish family in attendance and helping us celebrate Jesus’ birth. We heard the story of Jesus’ birth as told by Luke. […]
The 4th Sunday of Advent is upon us, how odd considering it is only the 18th but we will have to make the best of it. This morning was an odd morning after the end of the week – it has been looking like winter until this morning: 63 and windy when service started. Today […]
Advent is drawing to a close and we are seeing the fruits of the season. Advent preparations are drawing to a close and the planning for our Christmas celebration begins in earnest. But our congregation and parish keeps us grounded in the present, calling folks to join and worship, care for and minister with, and […]