Racism in St. John’s Own Church History

St. John’s Episcopal Church, Norwood Parish MD, United States

In observance of Black History Month, St. John's is offering a three-week Sunday morning Adult Education series “The History of Racism in our Own Backyard.” On February 5, our church archivist, Cathy O’Donnell, will give an updated account of racism in St. John’s own church history. On February 12, our own Jay Mallin will offer […]

Racial History of the Chevy Chase Area

St. John’s Episcopal Church, Norwood Parish MD, United States

In observance of Black History Month, St. John's is offering a three-week Sunday morning Adult Education series “The History of Racism in our Own Backyard.” On February 5, our church archivist, Cathy O’Donnell, will give an updated account of racism in St. John’s own church history. On February 12, our own Jay Mallin will offer […]

Guest speaker: Chuck Williams from Church Scotland AME Zion Church

St. John’s Episcopal Church, Norwood Parish MD, United States

In observation of Black History Month, our February 5-19 Adult Education hours have spotlighted “The History of Racism in our Own Backyard.” On February 19, we’re pleased to welcome Chuck Williams, a senior lay leader in the Scotland AME Zion Church, a historic Black congregation on Seven Locks Road in Potomac. The neighborhood of Scotland […]

Lenten Discussion Series: The Renegade Gospel

St. John’s Episcopal Church, Norwood Parish MD, United States

Join us Sunday mornings during Lent for a 6-week discussion series on The Renegade Gospel. Using Rev. Mike Slaughter’s series of short videos as a springboard to discussion, we’ll talk about Jesus’ radical road to the cross and his invitation to all of us into a revolutionary way of being in and engaging with the world.  […]

Navigating Life’s Changing Seasons

St. John’s Episcopal Church, Norwood Parish MD, United States

As part of its four-part series on aging, care management, and end of life, St. John's is offering "Care Management for Older Adults" on Sunday February 26, 12:00-1:30 pm. Guest speakers will include Care Managers from Seabury Resources for Aging. Sessions will take place in the Parish Hall (with lunch provided) and via Zoom. (For […]

Faith In Action Coordinating Committee Meeting

St. John’s Episcopal Church, Norwood Parish MD, United States

Our Faith in Action (FIA) team promotes consciousness of and opportunities for engagement on a broad range of social justice issues, including fighting hate and racism and promoting gender equality and immigrant rights. The group meets the first Sunday of every month at 12:00 noon. Contact Penny Winder with questions.

Lenten Discussion Series: The Renegade Gospel

St. John’s Episcopal Church, Norwood Parish MD, United States

Join us Sunday mornings during Lent for a 6-week discussion series on The Renegade Gospel. Using Rev. Mike Slaughter’s series of short videos as a springboard to discussion, we’ll talk about Jesus’ radical road to the cross and his invitation to all of us into a revolutionary way of being in and engaging with the world.  […]

Faith In Action Coordinating Committee Meeting

St. John’s Episcopal Church, Norwood Parish MD, United States

Our Faith in Action (FIA) team promotes consciousness of and opportunities for engagement on a broad range of social justice issues, including fighting hate and racism and promoting gender equality and immigrant rights. The group meets the first Sunday of every month at 12:00 noon. Contact Penny Winder with questions.

Women’s Book Group

Online

The next meeting will be on Monday March 6 at 7.30pm. We will be discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. If you want to plan ahead, the April book will be The Diamond by Kate Quinn. If you are interested in joining our discussions, please email Maire Hewitt to be added to the book group mailing list.

Men’s Book Group

Offsite and Online , United States

St. John's Men's Book Group will meet Wednesday, March 8 at 7:30 pm to discuss Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire, 1871-1918 by Ktja Hoyer. In Blood and Iron, Hoyer provides a sweeping, succinct history of the second German Reich. She explains that this Empire was forged out of a patchwork […]