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St. John’s is a community called by Christ to grow spiritually and make known God’s love through word and deed in our congregation and in the broader world.

We are a compassionate community of faith coming from all walks of life and life-styles and invite you to join us for the heart of our life together—Worship.

Faith, inspiration and formation come in many forms at St. John’s. It’s through worship services, music, a sermon or a conversation with God, through hospitality and fellowship, and through participation in our ministries. We put our faith into action by giving back to God what has been given to us and by helping our neighbors.

Whoever you are, wherever you are on your faith journey, we invite you to join us

Worship With Us

In-person Worship
Saturdays at 5 PM
Sundays at 9:30 AM

Online
Sundays at 9:30 AM on Facebook and YouTube

Calendar

  • November 7, 2024, 12:00 pm: AA - Discussion Group
  • November 7, 2024, 6:00 pm: AA - Undercroft of the Church
  • November 9, 2024, : The 239th annual Diocesan Convention
  • November 9, 2024, 5:00 pm: Worship with Holy Eucharist
  • November 10, 2024, 9:30 am: Worship with Holy Eucharist

Announcements & Reflection

Announcements - November 2/3

Announcements

Thank you for your generous donations of candy and treats for Halloween. Fr. Al was on the front steps of the church, in costume adding St. John’s presence to the evening.

On November 2nd and 3rd come for worship as we remember loved ones. You are invited to bring pictures of family and friends who have died. We will place them at the altar for worship services. The church bell will be tolled once for those who have died this past year. A Halloween celebration for the children will follow the service in the Undercroft.

Please join us for an ecumenical gathering as we seek to heal from our divisions. We will join First Church and other faith groups from Sandwich to pray for healing after the national election on Wednesday, November 6 at 3:45pm at the Mill Creek Park, across from the Grist Mill and First Church, Sandwich Village.

Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the Christmas Market. Sign up sheets are now in the Narthex or in the Parish Hall.

Bakers are needed for the Bake Sale Table and Cookie Sampler boxes. This year the Market is before Thanksgiving so we are focusing on Thanksgiving/Fall desserts, as well as Christmas!

Fillers are needed for Raffle Baskets. A “shopping list” has been provided.

Wreath and Cookie Sampler Pre-Order forms are also available. Please help where you can

Thank you, the Christmas Market Committee

 Raffle tickets for this year’s Christmas Market quilt are available for purchase in the Parish House and Thrift Shop. As usual, it’s a beauty. Be sure to mark your calendars for November 15 and 16 for our Outdoor Christmas Market under the tent behind the Parish House.  Crafters, Vendors, Raffles, food in the Parish Hall, and SANTA with his sleigh will be here.

Lights needed! Do you have any utility lighting fixtures that we could borrow for use at the Christmas Market on Nov. 15 and 16? We need lighting for the tent! Please drop off in the office – Tues-Fri 9am-2pm, leave on front porch of Parish House, or bring to a weekend service. Please be sure to label with your name so we can return it after the Market. Thank you so much!

Women’s Group meets on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 5pm in the Parish Hall.  Bring and share your favorite prayer!  All are welcome!

Prayer Shawl Group meets on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 2pm in the Parish House.  Come join us as we knit and crochet prayer shawls.

Join us for Brown Bag Bible Study. Each year we are called to enter into the season of Advent with new eyes, new insights, and new hopes. We will explore the Christmas story in a new way. Our study will have us journeying through Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem with new historical insights.  Join Fr. Al and other learners in the Parish House (161 Main St). Bring your brown bag lunch each noon:

      November 14 – Rome: A Place of Longing

           November 21 – Jerusalem: A Place of Waiting

           December 5 – Nazareth: A Place of Simplicity

             December 12 – Bethlehem: A Place of Humility

For a sample of the material being used, please see Father Al or look at the material online at https://www.amazon.com/Way-Bethlehem-Advent-Study-ebook/dp/B0CS7SJRVJ

If you enjoy Coffee Hour after Sunday morning service, have you given any thought to volunteering to help? Jeannie Johnson can show you how the coffee is made and you provide a goodie or two. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the Narthex.

 

 

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Caring for Creation-November 2/3

During October and November we focus on the importance of biodiversity and air in our Caring for Creation section. In December we add the themes of hope and expectation of the Advent season.

Quotation for your Meditation

“It is our sacred duty to protect the planet, as well as our neighbours around the world who are on the front line of climate change”                                              Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

“When it comes to climate change, what affects one part of the planet affects the whole planet, and what affects one part of the human family affects the whole family.  As members of the Anglican Communion, we share a commitment to face the imminent threats to our climate and to the biodiversity that sustains all life. These threats know no national or natural boundaries.”                         The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry, Retired Presiding Bishop and Primate of the                                                                                                                            Episcopal Church

Suggestions for Personal Action

Clean air is essential for healthy lungs. The American Lung Association works to ensure that the air we breathe is clean and safe from harmful pollution. Learn more about how polluted air can make you sick and what can be done to improve air quality for everyone.  Consult this website

*(https://www.lung.org/clean-air) for advice on clean air at home; at work; at school.  Examples range from how to keep pollutants out of the home, a guide to creating a healthier and safer work place, as well as replacing gasoline powered school busses with electric powered ones.

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Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Matthew 13:1-2