August 16, 2024

Crossroads

If you're looking to get the latest news and updates from St. John's, you're in the right place.

The Rector's Corner


“Ex Nihilio”

Dear St. John’s,It has brought me great joy to serve as your Interim Sabbatical Rector and to have had the chance to get to know many of you over these ...

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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.

Keep Our Kitchen Cooking, Caring and Connecting! – August 2025 Update

St. John’s kitchen has hummed with activity since it was moved to ...

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Camp Joy 2025: A Week of Purpose, Learning, and Life Changing

17 St. John's youth8 St. John's adults6 churches100 campers3 states90+ degree heat6 ...

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An Introductory Letter from Allison Harmon

Dear St. John’s Norwood,   Happy Summer! My name is Allison Harmon and ...

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Corporate Reorganization Completed

The formal reorganization of St. John’s, as approved at the Annual Parish ...

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WANT TO GO DEEPER?

 Worship

Through worship we deepen our connection with the Divine.

Summer Singing Opportunities

This summer, the St. John’s Choir and the St. John’s Singers will ...

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Calling All Choristers & Kids Who Love to Sing!

Chorister (youth choir) rehearsals are Wednesdays @ 4:45 pm.Do you have a ...

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Join a Music Ensemble!

Would you (and/or your child) like to expand your musical skills and ...

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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.

LGBTQ+ Story Books

The start of a new school year can bring both excitement and ...

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Blessing of the Backpacks & School Supply Donations

Sunday, Aug. 24  |  10:00 am  |  Nave  -  During our 10:00 ...

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Church School Resumes Sept. 14

Sunday, Sept. 14  |  10:00 am  |  Classrooms  -  Church School resumes ...

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Education for Ministry (EfM) Makes Exciting Change with New One-Year Option 

This Year's Sessions Begin September 24; Registration Opens July 15Do you like ...

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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.

Getting to Know You: Join a “K Group”!

The Greek word Koinonia appears 19 times in the Greek New Testament. ...

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Chesapeake Baysox Game & “All-American Tailgate” Dinner

Friday, Sept. 5  |  6:15 pm  |  offsite (Prince George’s Stadium) - ...

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Women’s Book Club Discusses “Frozen River” by Ariel Lawson

Monday, Sept. 8  |  7:30  pm  |  Zoom  -  On Monday, September ...

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Summer Fest

Sunday, Aug. 24  |  6:00 PM  |  Parish Hall  -  Formerly known ...

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Men’s Book Club Discusses “And There Was Light” by Jon Meacham

Wednesday, Sept. 10  |  7:30 pm  |  Parish Lounge, Zoom  -  All are ...

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LOVE IN ACTION

Justice & 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.

August 24 is Outreach Sunday to Benefit Outreach Haiti

On Sunday, July 27, please give generously to A Wider Circle (AWC). ...

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Help Provide Dinners for a Women’s Shelter

This year, St. John’s has committed to providing six dinners for the Interfaith Works Women’s Shelter ...

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Introducing St. John’s New Faith & Democracy Ministry

Introducing the new Faith & Democracy Ministry, which is based on our ...

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Refugee Ministry Update: Families in Apartments; Additional Volunteers Needed

St. John’s Refugee Ministry is pleased to report that despite numerous bureaucratic ...

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The Opportunity Shop Makes Generous $50k Donation

This year the St. John’s Opportunity Shop is pleased to donate $50,000 ...

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BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE...

This & That

We're grateful for our parishioners who show up for each other and the community. 

Anne Derse Named Among “Women Who Inspire”

Congratulations to the Rev. Anne Derse, St. John's Deacon and Minister of ...

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We have so many opportunities to get involved – whether you join us for the reflective peace of a Sunday service or engage more deeply in one of our many ministries, there’s a place for you here.