by Rob Hartmann, Social Justice Advocacy Program, Faith in Action Want a front row seat for social justice advocacy? Well the best seat in the house is right in your own home! The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations (OGR) – the public policy branch of the Church attached to the Presiding Bishop’s office – advocates […]
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The St. John’s Holy Land Committee (HLC) invites you to participate in our new three-part series starting July 12 which will focus on advocating for social justice in the Holy Land. Although the adult forum series ended in June, the HLC is hosting this new series in light of the Israeli government’s threat to annex […]
Read moreWhen the war was on in South Africa, began having refugees to deal with…And then various ministers came and said, ‘All who belong to the United Something, follow me.’ And then another one would say, ‘Everybody who belongs to the Such and Such, come with me.’ And the [Salvation] Army captain who was a youth […]
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In the wake of the tragic killing of George Floyd and too many others, local clergy joined together in an Interfaith Statement of Unity expressing outrage, sorrow and repentance, and our collective commitment to work for justice and change. Sari and Anne are signatories. Read this letter, signed by Sari and Anne, here.
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Dear St. John’s, It is with great enthusiasm that I introduce to you Dawn Molloy, our new Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministry (CYF). Dawn’s passion for working with children, youth, and their families is what drew her to this work eight years ago following a successful career on the Special Education faculty at […]
Read moreby Teresa Gill, Accounts Manager In reviewing the current pledge status, we find that even through these tumultuous times the St. John’s community continues to show strong support and generosity! As of May 31:Total Pledged for 2020: $1,010,202Received: $514,528.92, 51% (pledge status) The 2020 budgeted expected expenses total $1,464,453. We have seen a reduction in expenses since […]
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by Jane Houlihan, St. John’s Eco-Action Team Gardening is a favorite diversion of St. Johns’ parishioners, especially during this pandemic. Flowers, vegetables and herbs all feature prominently in our good-news Facebook posts that drive away the bleakness of stay-at-home orders. If you’re a beginner, St. Johns’ experts can help you launch a new garden or […]
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by Carolyn Peirce, Member of St. John’s Eco-Action Team The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains; the world, and those who dwell in it. Psalm 24:1 Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. Rachel Carson Wilderness helps preserve our capacity […]
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by Tom Kerr, Eco-Action Team I have always sought out nature to find peace. When I enter a wooded path, contemplate an ocean horizon, or peer up at the spectacle of a mountain peak, I am reminded that I am just a very small part of a much larger whole. On a walk outdoors, it’s […]
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by Penny Winder, Faith in Action Coordinating Committee, Chair Earlier this week, I sent emails to everyone on the Faith in Action Coordinating Committee (FiACC) contact list wherein I requested comments, support, or opposition to a letter directed to our Maryland Senators from Maryland Hunger Solutions. I also conferred with the rector and wardens. I […]
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