August 16, 2024

Crossroads

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The Rector's Corner

By the Rev. Sari Ateek

Rector’s Corner: “Understanding Is Not Condoning”

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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.

New Law Affecting St. John’s

Since its founding, St. John’s, like other Maryland parishes in the Episcopal ...

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“We who are many, and in many places”

Livestreamed services and programs kept us together at St. John’s when we ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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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WANT TO GO DEEPER?

 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. ...

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Children’s Christmas Pageant 2024

This December St. John's Norwood will again host its beloved Christmas Pageant, ...

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Sung Compline During Advent

Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11, 18  |  7:30 pm  |  St. Mary's Chapel ...

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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.

Nov. 15 Adult Forum: Advent Reflection by Ray Suarez

Sunday, Dec. 15  |  10:00 am  |  Parish Hall/Zoom  -  On Sunday December ...

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Dec. 8 Forum: “Bearing Witness”

Sunday, Dec. 8  |  10:00 am  |  Parish Hall / Zoom  - ...

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News from Your Library: New Shelves, New Systems, New Books!

New shelves, new systems, and new books!Have a look on Sunday, 10:00 ...

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Join Us in Building Beloved Community:  Join Sacred Ground!

We are in the early stages of planning to offer another Sacred ...

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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.

Epiphany Party

Sunday, Jan. 5  |  11:00 am  |  Parish Hall  -  On Sunday, ...

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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 ...

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2025 Women’s Retreat

Feb. 15 - 16  |  Bon Secours Retreat Center (Marriottsville, MD)  - ...

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Kick Off the New Year with Koinonia!

Are you looking to meet new friends in our growing congregation? Are ...

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2025 Men’s Retreat

Jan. 24 - 26, 2025  |  Shrine Mont Retreat and Conference Center(Orkney ...

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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 ...

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Cookies/Sweets for the Christmas Eve Reception

Please consider sharing some of your homemade or store-bought Christmas treats with ...

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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.

A Christmas Blessing

Christmas came early this year to the children of Ukraine, thanks to ...

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December 2024 Outreach Sunday to Benefit the Betty Anne Krahnke Center

If the sight of homeless individuals on the streets of downtown Bethesda ...

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Soliciting Members for an Indigenous Rights Working Group

Building on outcomes from our September 15th Adult Forum on our Native Land ...

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Give the Gift of Love This Christmas Eve: Nourishing Bethesda Food Drive

As we gather on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning to celebrate the ...

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Sincere Appreciation from a Thankful Holy Land Committee

The Holy Land Committee (HLC) shares enormous gratitude with our many generous ...

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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 ...

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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. 

Property Update: Things Unseen

Few of us have been in the boiler room but it does ...

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Helping with Healthcare Access in Honduras

How do our parishioners love their neighbor and live their faith outside ...

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Diana Edwards Ordained as Deacon

Diana Edwards, who served at St. John's last year as a Deacon-in-training, ...

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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.