Welcome to St John's Episopal Church

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

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

Online
Sundays at 9:30 AM on Facebook and YouTube

September 26, 2026, 9:30 am: AA
September 26, 2026, 5:00 pm: Worship with Holy Eucharist
September 27, 2026, 9:30 am: Worship with Holy Eucharist
September 28, 2026, 10:00 am: Stepping Stones Al-Anon Family Group
September 29, 2026, 12:00 pm: AA - Open Step

Announcements -September 26/27

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: will take place next weekend, October 3 and 4 in the church and on the front lawn. Bring your animal friends, great or small, live or stuffed to church for a blessing.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S CAPE COD: Please consider supporting our team on Sunday, October 18^th at Cape Cod Community College, setting off at 9am. Visit the link below to join the walk or make a donation. Look for Team Mary’s Memories Matter under the Teams heading. We sincerely appreciate your support! https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2026/MAMassachusettsNewHampshire?pg=team&team_id=1078339&fr_id=19660

CANDY NEEDED: The candy donations basket for “Halloween on Main Street” is in the Narthex.

HALLOWEEN: will be celebrated at the church on Saturday, October 3^1st at 3pm in the interest of safety for parishioners and kids. You are invited to come in costume, and stay to help hand out candy to the throngs of kids and adults who Trick or Treat.

FAMILY PHOTOS WANTED: Bring photos of loved ones for the altar for All Saints’ Day. You can leave them in the office, or Narthex.

ST. JOHN’S THRIFT BOUTIQUE: hours have changed to 10am-3pm Tuesday through Saturday, closed for the month of January. Winter clothing is needed! Please call 508-833-1452 to make an appointment for drop-offs; kindly do not leave donations on the porch.

HOUR OF PRAYER: The church is open for your quiet prayers weekly on Wednesdays from 12noon-1pm.

CARING FOR CREATION COMMITTEE: Join us on Fridays at 10am via Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293. Ask Steve Tom or Fr. Al for details.

ALTAR FLORALS: Thank you Jann and Gerry Czarnetzki, and Mary and Alan Carlson for picking up the weekly floral arrangements. Our florals are ordered from Stop and Shop, Tupper Road, Sandwich. Suggested donation is $50. If you would like to remember someone with an altar arrangement, kindly sign the chart in the Narthex, or call the office during business hours. Thank you to everyone who has contributed.

September 26 – October 3, 2026

Saturday, September 26

9:30am AA, Parish Hall

5pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Sunday, September 27

9:30am Worship Service with Holy Eucharist and Sunday School (PLEASE USE YOUR BEST JUDGEMENT AND STAY SAFE)

10:15am Coffee Hour, Parish Hall (WEATHER PERMITTING)

Monday, September 28

10am Al-Anon, Parish Hall

4:30am-5:30pm, Lasit Theater Group, Parish Hall

Tuesday, September 29

12noon AA, Parish Hall

Wednesday, September 30

12noon-1pm Open Prayer, Church

7pm Choir Rehearsal, Church

Thursday, October 1

Office Closed

12noon AA, Parish Hall

4:30-7pm Lasit Theatre Group, Church

6pm AA, Undercroft

Friday, October 2

Office Closed

10am Caring for Creation Zoom link: (note time change)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86013659293

Saturday, October 3

9:30am AA, Parish Hall

3pm Worship Service with Holy Eucharist and Blessing of the Animals

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

October 3/4 – Blessing of the Animals

October 31 – 3pm Saturday Worship Service with Holy Eucharist

At dusk: Halloween on Main Street

Family and Pet Photos or Mementos Due by 3pm for All Saint’s Day

November 26 – Thanksgiving

November 27 – Office Closed

Dec. 4/5 – Christmas Fair

Caring for Creation - Sept. 19/20

DAILY LIVING PRACTICES TO CARE FOR CREATON

During July and August we focus on the importance of fire/sun/energy in our Caring for Creation activities. Simultaneously, the season of Pentecost reminds us that the Spirit blows where it will. The Spirit sustains all that is true, good and beautiful wherever it may be found and by whomever it may be done. Traditional representations of the disciples on Pentecost show them with tongues of flame above their heads indicating their internal change and sense of purpose.

Quotation for your Meditation

“Humanity is part of a vast evolving universe. Earth, our home, is alive with a unique community of life. The forces of nature make existence a demanding and uncertain adventure, but Earth has provided the conditions essential to life’s evolution. The resilience of the community of life and the well-being of humanity depend upon preserving a healthy biosphere with all its ecological systems, a rich variety of plants and animals, fertile soils, pure waters, and clean air. The global environment with its finite resources is a common concern of all peoples. The protection of Earth’s vitality, diversity, and beauty is a sacred trust.” The Earth Charter

Suggestions for Personal Action

The Center for Biological Diversity believes that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature — to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive.

You can receive free updates on their work to preserve biodiversity, support their various actions by signing onto petitions to Congress and other organizations, or make a financial contribution to their work. Take a look at the Center’s website. *(https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/action/alerts/).

*Any organization to which a donation can be given is first vetted on the following website https://www.charitynavigator.org/. For example, Center for Biological Diversity received a 4 Star rating which is the top rating.

St. John's Memorial Weekend Yard Sale

Need a place to Donate Furniture and other Household Items? We can help!

Need help transporting your treasures? We can help!

St. John’s Episcopal Church

159 Main Street
Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-2828

Drop-Off: Tuesdays – 12noon-2pm (April-May)
Saturdays – 12noon-2pm (April-May)

Drop-off is at our accessible parking lot, left-hand side of the church.

St. John’s Memorial Weekend Yard Sale
May 23, 24, 25 and 26

If you would like help with transportation, contact Deb Roberts at 910-695-6100

St. John’s is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donations may be tax-deductible. Forms available to document your donation.

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

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