Grace and peace to you from St. John’s, still living large in Chuckatuck. This morning broke a little overcast and foggy but that wasn’t a deterrent to the worship we experienced. It was a blessing to have some newcomers to share with us as we continue to live a life of faith in the midst […]
Parish Annual Meeting and Potluck – Thank you to all who participated in last week’s Annual Meeting and potluck. The food was great, the fellowship was great, and the presentations were informative. Inclement Weather Policy – Safety is first and foremost at St. John’s. We will follow the Suffolk School District with respect to closures. […]
Jan 22 – 3 Epiphany Isaiah 9:1-4 The Righteous Reign of the Coming King Background: This passage is taken from the portion of the Prophet Isaiah often referred to as First Isaiah (Chapters 1-39). This passage can be tentatively dated to the Syro-Eprhaimite war (735-732 BCE). This passage borrows from other Ancient Near-east eulogies for […]
St. John’s Episcopal Church Suffolk, Virginia The Second Sunday after the Epiphany The Rev. Leslie Ferguson, Rector Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-12; 1 Corinthians 1;1-9; John 1:29-42 Editor’s note: this sermon is more conceptual than the one delivered What are we looking for? The answer to that question is complicated because it’s hard to truly […]
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 […]