On Sunday, November 22nd, as you count your blessings and prepare for Thanksgiving, please consider a generous donation to Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA). LSSNCA resettles refugees fleeing war and persecution, provides vital clinical health interventions with immigrants, builds new families through adoption, offers foster homes to unaccompanied refugee minors, and empowers youth […]
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2021 Stewardship Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pledge? A pledge is a financial commitment to the church for the upcoming year. The Vestry depends on pledge commitments in order to accurately prepare an operating budget that supports the church’s ministries and day-to-day operations. Why is it important to make a pledge commitment at St. John’s Norwood Parish? Those who […]
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From the Archives: National Archives Month
by Cathy O’Donnell, Archivist, St. John’s Norwood Did you know that October is National Archives Month? The Archives at St. John’s Norwood are the history of our congregation from 1873 to the present time. They consist of documents, deeds, pictures, minutes, bulletins, newsletters, and many objects which reflect our life here. I’m frequently asked what an […]
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Reclaim Our Vote/Souls to the Polls Next Steps
St. John’s campaign to help minority voters register and vote is on a roll! Parishioners and friends have sent nearly 4,000 postcards to voters in South Carolina and Texas. To counter voter suppression in those states, the postcards provide timely information on how to register and vote. It’s not too late to join us! Just sign up here. We’ll […]
Read moreNourishing Bethesda Coalition* Family Food Distribution Donation Instructions
Thank you for your contribution to the Nourishing Bethesda effort! Our goal is to feed 300 families each week, providing boxes of food designed to feed 4 people for 5 days. This costs about $7,500 per week, or $25 per family for one week. To donate online: Go to St. John’s Norwood’s Giving Page Select “Nourish […]
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Serving Seniors “Learn from the Experts” Lecture Series
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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Census Volunteers Needed Through September 30
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 […]
Read moreAnnual Parish Meeting Highlights
prepared 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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Simplicity as a Spiritual Practice
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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Volunteer with Episcopal Relief & Development
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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