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: “Remember That You Are Dust”

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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 Stephen Ministers to be Commissioned – Sunday, March 16

On Sunday, March 16, two new Stephen Ministers, Laurel Fountain and Mary ...

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St. John’s Returns to Camp Joy! Registration deadline: March 29

Sunday, Jul. 13 - Saturday, Jul 19  |  Offsite (Berkeley Springs area ...

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St. Patrick’s Third Sunday Supper & J2A Raffle Drawing

Sunday, Mar. 16  |  6:00 pm  |  Parish Hall  -  Party with ...

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Announcing the “Keep Our Kitchen Cooking” Appeal

Breaking bread together is core to St. John’s mission of building community. ...

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WANT TO GO DEEPER?

 Worship

Through worship we deepen our connection with the Divine.

“Prayer in the Night” and Contemplative Evening Prayer Services (Compline) During Lent

Wednesdays during Lent, March 12- April 16  |  7:30 pm  |  St. ...

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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.

Lenten Forum Series: Bearing Witness

Running five Sundays, beginning Mar. 9  |  10:00 am  |  Parish Hall ...

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Spring 2025 Confirmation

This spring’s Confirmation at the National Cathedral will be on Saturday, May ...

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Heart-to-Heart Sunday 2025

On Sunday, February 9, Hines Hall was full of laughter, creativity, and ...

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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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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.

Women’s Book Group Discusses “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” by Lisa See

Monday, April 7  |  7:30 pm  |  Zoom  -  The Women’s Book ...

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Men’s Book Club Discusses “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee; Open to Both Men and Women

Wednesday, Mar. 12  |  7:30 pm  |   Lounge/ZOOM  -  At our next ...

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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.

March 23 Outreach Sunday for Identity, Inc.

Sunday, March 23  -St. John’s March Outreach Collection, on Sunday the 23rd, ...

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Solidarity with Ukraine

As reported in last week's Crossroads, St. John's was recently recognized by ...

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St. John’s Honored for Support of Ukraine

On Sunday, February 9, St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral hosted the leaders ...

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Diocesan Reparations Resolutions and St. John’s Racial Justice & Equity Committee

On January 25, 2025, St. John's joined the other parishes of the ...

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Holy Land Committee Welcomes Ceasefire, Invites Participation

St. John's Holy Land Committee welcomes the ceasefire and return of the ...

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Help Resettle Two New Refugee Families

St. John’s Refugee Committee is pleased to request your participation in the ...

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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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Anne Derse Named Among “Women Who Inspire”

Congratulations to the Rev. Anne Derse, St. John's Deacon and Minister of ...

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