In a society that prizes ambition and achievement, St. John’s Norwood offers a different message: You are loved exactly as you are. That’s a powerful statement for parents who want their children to know God’s love. For those of us looking for a welcoming community. For people searching for a place to live their faith through service to others.
St. John’s feels like home.
Young families like ours find a warm and open-hearted community at St. John’s. From the very beginning—walking as newcomers into the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper or asking Dawn Molloy about children’s programming and receiving an enthusiastic response—St. John’s embraced each of our families and continues to support and sustain us.
We always feel welcome, even when our kids are acting like, well, kids.
Parents also find sustenance for themselves at St. John’s. Thoughtful sermons and beautiful rituals let us connect to something larger than ourselves. Finding community in a place that shares our values, and that is neither a workplace nor our children’s schools, is crucially important. Here is our experience: The people at St. John’s are interesting, smart, loving—some of the nicest people in the world.
How is St. John’s your home? Think about the place that St. John’s holds in your heart, and join our families in making a financial pledge to this wonderful church community.
To learn about our parish's finances, both current and future, attend the Vestry-led Forum this Sunday, October 20, at 10 am, in the Parish Hall or via Zoom (link: bit.ly/STJNmain).
- by Liz Powers and Emma Cowan