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

By the Rev. Sari Ateek

Rector’s Corner: “Emmanuel”

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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.

Honor Loved Ones with a Christmas Flower Dedication

Each year, the Flower Guild of St. John's (which is self-supporting and ...

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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.

Third Sunday Supper: Holiday Potluck & Caroling

Sunday, Dec. 15  |  6:00 pm  |  Parish Hall  -  Please join ...

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Women’s Ministry

On the last Sunday evening in September, 15 women gathered in St. ...

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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.

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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Winter Coat Drive for Identity’s “Newcomer” Clients

Please help our newest county residents stay warm this winter! St. Johns ...

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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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