Dec 10 – 2 Advent 2 Peter 3:8-15a The Promise of the Lord’s Coming Background: Peter’s second letter to the Christians in the first century of the Christian Era was most likely composed to address questions raised regarding the hierarchy or prominence between apostolic believers (first generation or first-hand believers) and postapostolic believers (those who […]
Happy New Year! December dawns chilly and bright at St. John’s. It was nice to kick off the new liturgical year with a Parish meeting – electing our new Vestry member for 2018-2020. A chance to embrace our past and how we care for our church and our people, and yet a chance to remember […]
Vestry Election – This Sunday, following worship, we will hold our Vestry election for the 2018-2020 term. David has agreed to run and serve if elected. If there is anyone else who might want to serve, please contact the Rector. Pledges – This Sunday will be the ingathering and offering of pledges for the coming […]
Dec 3 – 1 Advent Isaiah 64:1-9 A Prayer of Penitence Background: This passage is taken from a portion of the book of Isaiah often referred to as Third Isaiah. The author of this portion was likely a disciple of the prophet Isaiah and spoke to a mixed audience in Jerusalem of residents and returning […]
Giving thanks at the end of our Thanksgiving weekend. We are thankful for those who continue to worship at St. John’s and help us see God’s presence in our midst. Even when some of the faithful are under the weather we continue to celebrate our bounty and to have others help us proclaim the wonder […]