News & Announcements

Pre-Wedding Celebration for the Rev. Sarah Reynolds

September 19, 2023

The entire St. John’s family is invited to a special reception in honor of our beloved Associate Rector, the Rev. Sarah Reynolds, this Sunday, September 24, at 10:00 am in the Parish Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to congratulate Sarah and wish her well, before she and her fiancé, Mitch Massaro, head to their wedding destination.
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Support Our September Outreach Partner, the Bishop Walker School

September 12, 2023

Please give generously to our September Outreach Partner, the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys (BWS). The tuition-free school enrolls 75 boys in Kindergarten-Grade 5, striving to alter their educational and social trajectories and prepare them for leadership and service.
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Koinonia Returns!

September 12, 2023

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As we return to our full rhythm of congregational life post-pandemic and in our 150th year, we are delighted to revive yet another tradition that knits us together in fellowship as a community: Koinonia! Koinonia Dinner Groups draw on the old Christian and St. John’s tradition of breaking bread together to build friendship and fellowship in community.
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Introducing “The St. John’s Singers”

September 11, 2023

The former “Alleluia Choir” is rebranded and will sing at 9:00 am services.

Children that used to sing (pre-COVID) with the intergenerational Alleluia Choir at 9:00 services have now been brought into St. John’s Choristers program. The choir that will sing for the newly reinstated 9:00 am service has thus been rebranded as The St. John’s Singers.

This choir will be open to college and high school (grades 9-12) students as well as adults. The music will be less challenging than that of the St John’s Choir, and will not require as many singers nor as many voice parts. Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday nights at 7:30 in the choir room, but for those who can’t make the weekday rehearsal, there will be also be a rehearsal on Sunday morning at 8:00 am on the days the Singers perform.
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150th Anniversary Celebration Begins! Special Renewal Sunday Worship and Events on September 10

September 6, 2023

Join us for a very special Renewal Sunday on September 10 at 10:30 am. This year’s Renewal Sunday, the traditional kickoff of our program year, will also serve as the launch of St. John’s Norwood’s year-long 150th Anniversary Celebration!

There will be ONE worship service only, at 10:30 am, with special guest Bishop Mariann Budde as preacher and celebrant. The service will be followed by our traditional Parish Luncheon and Ministry Fair in the Parish Hall.
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Norwood Ringers Seeks New Recruits with Musical Backgrounds

September 5, 2023

Do you have a musical background, but are not a singer? Perhaps you played an instrument sometime in your past? If so, joining the Norwood Ringers is a perfect way to put your musical background to use.
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Have a Child who Likes to Sing?

August 30, 2023

Do you have a child who likes to sing? Consider enrolling them in St. John’s Choristers Choir, a musical program for children in grades 3 through 8 that focuses on singing, musician education, and leadership in the worship service.
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Welcome St. John’s Newest Staff Members!

August 28, 2023

New faces at St. John’s Norwood! Two delightful new individuals joined the church staff this August: Shannon McNeil (pictured at left) as Senior Office Assistant, and Jason West (pictured at right) as Interim Director of Music Ministries. Please join us in welcoming them both!
Church School Begins September 17; Register Now!

August 28, 2023

On Sunday, September 17, at 10:00 am (Note the new time!), Church School for children and youth aged 3 years through 12th grade begins. Even if you attended last year, please complete this brief registration form and photo release. Thanks for helping us plan for the year ahead!

Also, adults, as we gear up for our new church school year, we have a variety of opportunities for all adults, not just parents, to serve our children and youth. Please email Dawn Molloy, our Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, to explore possibilities.
Fall Closet Cleanout? Donate to St. John’s Clothing Ministry

August 28, 2023

Autumn is just around the corner and back-to- school shopping has begun. If you’re doing a wardrobe cleanout, please keep in mind that St. John’s Clothing Ministry continues to collect clothing and shoes that are clean, seasonally appropriate, and in very good condition for our partners at Clarksburg Closet (pictured at right), Bethesda Cares, and Interfaith Works Clothing Center.

Two Clothing Ministry bins are located right outside of the Sacristy. If you have questions or need to schedule a pickup or drop-off, call or email Denyse Corrado. Thanks in advance for your generosity!