St. John's Episcopal Church

Announcements

• Vestry meeting date change

  Vestry meeting for Tuesday, March 14th is moved to Tuesday, March 21st at 6:30 pm.

• Church Service, Sunday, March 26th

  Please join us for Eucharist at 9 am on Sunday, March 19th - the Fifth Sunday in Lent. After the service, join us in the Parish Hall for coffee hour.

  While the wearing of masks is optional, please sit in the pews marked by a green ribbon. We offer options for receiving communion -- go to the left side of the altar rail to receive bread and wine by intinction, just the host and/or a blessing while on the right side the common cup will be shared. As always, if you would prefer, communion will be brought to you in your pew. 

  Not everyone is able to attend in-person services. Our Sunday service is available on our Facebook page Facebook Live. Click to access our page.  You do not need a Facebook account to view the service. 

   

• Bible Study - Thursdays at 10:30 am

  We are reading the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew is the source for most of the gospel readings in the coming year (Lectionary Year A).

  We continue our study reading Chapter 12 for our meeting on March 23rd.

  We begin our discussion by considering three questions: What word or phrase stood out for you? What question does the reading pose for you? What emotion does the reading bring to you? After that...a lively discussion emerges.

  All are welcome to join us.

• Sunday's "Cool" - new program "This is my Body...Do This in Remembrance of Me"

  We will begin a new "Sunday's Cool" program on February 26th focusing on the Eucharist -- "This is my Body...Do This in Remembrance of Me".  We will examine the tradition and symbols of the Eucharist and how we prepare for the Eucharist.  We will think about what we see, hear, taste and remember at the Eucharist. As usual, we will learn through music, drama, stories, and craft and kitchen activities. Sunday, March 26th is drama activities with Mr. Dwyer.

• Lent, Lunch and Learn - Program for Lent

  Join Rev. Carolyn during Lent for a discussion of the traditions of the Episcopal Church from 11:30 am to 1 pm on Wednesdays in the Parish Hall. Each program will conclude with a simple lunch.

• Food Pantry Distribution Day

  On the last Tuesday of each month, St. John's hosts a distribution of food to those in need.

  Come to the parking lot off Franklin Street and enter the Parish Hall via the deck.  Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing during distribution.

  Note:  Next distribution is Tuesday, March 28th.

  Non-perishable food or monetary donations in support of this mission are always welcome.
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  April Book Club - Love is the Way

  Our Book Club will meet again after Easter (time to be announced) to discuss Bishop Michael Curry's book - Love is the Way: holding on to hope in troubled times. Please speak to Rev. Carolyn if you would like help to obtain a copy.

• Craft Workshops - Join the fun!!

  All are invited to join in some fun craft workshops to be held on Sundays following Coffee Hour. We ask that you sign up on the sheet in the Parish Hall to help with planning and preparation. To cover costs, workshops are $10.00.

  Workshop 1 - March 12th and 19th - Dying Ukrainian eggs with Rev. Carolyn

  Workshop 2 - March 26th - Making Easter cards with Melissa Getman-Powell (Bring your own scissors and glue)

  Workshop 3 - April 23rd - Locker hooking with Terry Casella (Bring 4 pieces of fabric of 1/4 yard each, scissors, measuring tape and needle and thread)

   

• Stewardship Pledges for 2023

  To make a pledge for church finances for 2023, forms are available at the church entrances, or, you can contact the office at 315 393 5470. To make a pledge online you can use this form. Thank you for your support. Making a pledge assists the Vestry in their budget work during the year.

• Online Giving

  We offer the option to make your giving donation online.  Link here to make a donation.  Donations are made using PayPal but you do not need a PayPal account.  You can use any debit or credit card to complete the form.

  This is a convenient way to maintain your giving to St. John's especially if you are away.

  If you would like to make a pledge to give during the remainder of the year and/or would like envelopes, please use this form.

• Christ the King Center Listening Session

  The Christ the King Center Oversight Board is following up on their recent questionnaire by holding listening sessions throughout the Diocese. One of the sessions will be held on Saturday, May 13th from 10 am until noon at St. John's Church. In support of the Board's efforts to discern how the future of CtK fits into the mission of the Diocese, "Disciples making Disciples", four questions will be addressed:

  1. How does Christ the King fit into the larger mission of the Diocese?
  2. What are we currently doing at Christ the King that fulfills that mission?
  3. What might we be doing at CTK that is holding us back from fulfilling the mission of the diocese?
  4. What are we not currently doing at Christ the King that we could be doing to fulfill that mission?

  All are welcome to come and share their mission-focused thoughts. Please preregister at "Listening Session Registration".

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• Prayer Request

  If you would like St. John's Prayer Team to pray for you, please submit your request using this form.