August 16, 2024
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The Rector's Corner
By the Rev. Sari Ateek
#parishlife
Parish News
Keep connected with all that's happening at St. John's – from community news to upcoming events, this is the place to engage with our vibrant parish life.
New Law Affecting St. John’s
Since its founding, St. John’s, like other Maryland parishes in the Episcopal ...
“We who are many, and in many places”
Livestreamed services and programs kept us together at St. John’s when we ...
36 New Members Welcomed at our Liturgy of Welcome on October 20
At our semi-annual Liturgy of Welcome (LOW) that took place last Sunday, ...
Pledging Helps Us Plan! Please Let Us Know Your Expected 2025 Financial Contribution Today
It's pledge season! Pledging helps us plan, so please let us know ...
St. John’s Vestry Approves Native Land Acknowledgement Statement
St. John's Vestry approved the following Land Acknowledgement Statement at its meeting ...
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Worship
Through worship we deepen our connection with the Divine.
Christmas 2024 Worship
Come celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with St. John's Norwood.Tuesday, Dec. ...
Children’s Christmas Pageant 2024
This December St. John's Norwood will again host its beloved Christmas Pageant, ...
Calling All Choristers & Kids Who Love to Sing!
Chorister (youth choir) rehearsals are Wednesdays @ 4:45 pm.Do you have a ...
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Learn & Grow
When we learn, we grow – expanding our hearts and minds on a journey to deeper spiritual understanding and connection with God and Jesus.
Nov. 15 Adult Forum: Advent Reflection by Ray Suarez
Sunday, Dec. 15 | 10:00 am | Parish Hall/Zoom - On Sunday December ...
News from Your Library: New Shelves, New Systems, New Books!
New shelves, new systems, and new books!Have a look on Sunday, 10:00 ...
Join Us in Building Beloved Community: Â Join Sacred Ground!
We are in the early stages of planning to offer another Sacred ...
WE'RE BETTER TOGETHER
Build
Community
Connect with fellow parishioners through song, through story, and sometimes through pancake dinners to build a community that's vibrant, compassionate, and strong.
Men’s Book Club Discussion of “Henry David Thoreau: A Life”
In Henry David Thoreau: A Life, Laura Dassow Walls presents a beautifully written, intimate portrait ...
Kick Off the New Year with Koinonia!
Are you looking to meet new friends in our growing congregation? Are ...
Women’s Book Group to Discuss “Master Slave Husband Wife” by Ilyon Woo
Monday, Jan. 6 | 7:30 pm | Zoom - The Women’s Book Group ...
Cookies/Sweets for the Christmas Eve Reception
Please consider sharing some of your homemade or store-bought Christmas treats with ...
LOVE IN ACTION
Community Engagement
We make it easy to take impactful action to champion love, dignity, and justice to make a real difference in our community and beyond.
December 2024 Outreach Sunday to Benefit the Betty Anne Krahnke Center
If the sight of homeless individuals on the streets of downtown Bethesda ...
Soliciting Members for an Indigenous Rights Working Group
Building on outcomes from our September 15th Adult Forum on our Native Land ...
Give the Gift of Love This Christmas Eve: Nourishing Bethesda Food Drive
As we gather on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning to celebrate the ...
Sincere Appreciation from a Thankful Holy Land Committee
The Holy Land Committee (HLC) shares enormous gratitude with our many generous ...
Hope and Help Are Active Words: Help a Young Gazan Asylee Family
Join the St. John’s Refugee Ministry and Holy Land Committee members in ...
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE...
This & That
We're grateful for our parishioners who show up for each other and the community.
Helping with Healthcare Access in Honduras
How do our parishioners love their neighbor and live their faith outside ...
Diana Edwards Ordained as Deacon
Diana Edwards, who served at St. John's last year as a Deacon-in-training, ...
Anne Derse Named Among “Women Who Inspire”
Congratulations to the Rev. Anne Derse, St. John's Deacon and Minister of ...