by Joanne Allen, Serving Seniors Ministry Coordinator You are invited to attend the Serving Seniors “Learn from the Experts” online lecture series on Thursdays at 4:00 pm. Professors from American University will share their passion for their diverse fields of knowledge and explain some exciting new developments. September 17: Prof. Caleen Jennings on Understanding Shakespeare September 24: […]
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by John F. Ross, Chair, Men’s Ministry Committee This week, St. John’s will offer its third family food distribution at the B-CC Rescue Squad. Thank you to the dozens of St. John’s parishioners who have already volunteered! The Men’s Ministry Committee and the Social Advocacy Committee, with the able assistance of our Deacon, put together […]
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Census 2020 Needs Our Help! 20 Percent of MoCo Households Uncounted! The Montgomery County Volunteer Canter is still recruiting volunteers to help us encourage Census participation at food distribution, grocery stores, high-traffic shopping areas, and other community events almost every day, continuing through September 30th. At each of these outreach opportunities, we will provide all necessary PPE’s […]
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Please join us Sundays this fall for a 12-week forum series on Racial Equity and the Pillars of Biblical Justice, which will undertake a deep inquiry into Sari’s January sermon series through the lens of racial equity. Together we will examine each pillar and the related discussion questions from Sari’s January sermon series for two […]
Read moreprepared by Pat Cascio, Secretary for the Rector and Wardens St. John’s Norwood made history on August 9, 2020, holding its Annual Parish Meeting via videoconference for the first time in its 140 years. Rector Sari Ateek hosted the meeting from the nave on the Zoom platform immediately following the Sunday service. The first order […]
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by Melanie Folstad, Eco-Action Team ‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free, Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, ‘Twill be in the valley of love and Delight. When true simplicity is gain’d, To bow and […]
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St John’s has been a long-time faithful supporter of Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD), and new Ministry Partners are needed. Short job descriptions are provided below. Congregational Ministry Partners (CMP) CMPs inspire, equip and connect congregation members to work together for lasting change. They do this through being fully informed on the work of ERD, sharing the work of ERD […]
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St. John’s is committed to fulfilling our Christian obligation to our neighbors by voting and helping others vote. In this effort, we’ve compiled some quick tips for voting this election season! Please see below for some voting tips for Maryland and DC. Let’s all “get out the vote!” Maryland Voting Instructions It is remarkably easy […]
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Church School is back! Beginning Sunday, September 20, Church School will meet, live via Zoom, at: 9 am for children 3 years through 5th grade, and 11 am for youth 6th to 12th grade. Along with providing a great faith foundation, Church School is committed to supporting kids and families through this unique season by (a) […]
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Dear St. John’s, Our beloved sextons, Jesus & Dora Antayhua, are retiring after 36 years of faithful service to St. John’s. In the spring of 1984, less than two years after they were married, Jesus and Dora assumed the sexton responsibilities at St. John’s, and have been a cherished part of our church family ever […]
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