Sunday, Oct. 12 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Parish Hall / Zoom -
"Churches like ours, protected by the First Amendment and practiced in galvanizing people of goodwill, may be some of the last institutions capable of resisting this administration’s overreach and recklessness. To do so faithfully, we must see beyond the limitations of our tradition and respond not in partisan terms, but as Christians who seek to practice our faith fully in a free and fair democracy…. We did not seek this predicament, but God calls us to place the most vulnerable and marginalized at the center of our common life, and we must follow that command regardless of the dictates of any political party or earthly power."
- Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe
"With a commitment to unity that incorporates diversity and transcends disagreement, and the solid foundations of dignity, honesty, and humility that such unity requires, we can do our part, in our time, to help realize the ideals and the dream of America….May God grant us all the strength and courage to honor the dignity of every human being, speak the truth in love, and walk humbly with one another and our God, for the good of all the people of this nation and the world."
- Bishop Mariann Budde
Please join us on Sunday, October 12 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Parish Hall, when, under the auspices of St. John’s new Faith and Democracy Ministry, Bishop Eugene Sutton will lead a conversation about what people of faith should be saying in these troubled times, and what they should do.
Bishop Sutton is the senior pastor of the Chautauqua Institution, assistant bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington and formerly the bishop of the Diocese of Maryland and canon pastor of Washington National Cathedral. This event will be open to other parishes and the public.
Our discussion will continue during the 10:00 am Forum on October 19, when the Rev. John Talbird will lead us in conversation about what this means for us, as people and a community of faith, at St. John’s. The series will continue through the fall with additional outside speakers and parish listening and discussion sessions.
We understand this dialogue is not easy. We welcome the full range of views and will provide opportunities for small group discussion and anonymous comment.
St. John's new Faith and Democracy Ministry is based on our shared Christian faith and founded on the statements and policy positions of the Episcopal Church, a compendium of which can be found here. This ministry aims to provide opportunities for Prayer, Education, and Action and grew out of Rev. Dr. Sari Ateek’s March 2 listening session with the hope of replacing any sense of helplessness with a sense of purpose, making our voices and our faith values heard. If you have ideas, would like to join our new ministry and/or receive regular communications, please use the form below to contact parishioner Rob Hartmann.
This event is open to other parishes and to the community, so please help spread the word!
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Questions?
Complete this form to connect with parishioner Rob Hartmann.