Following the Bishop’s Lead In early January of this year Mother Sarah read a letter from Bishop Rodman directed to all congregations in the Dioceses of North Carolina. In the letter he asked us to… “engage in the work of racial reparations and restitution, beginning with an intentional process of truth-telling and reckoning. This engagement…
Well. Maybe not famous. But our new weekly intergenerational worship service, Tapestry, has been written up in the April issue of The Disciple, our diocesan news magazine, so other parishes in our diocese may be inspired to take risks and try new things. Thanks to Louis Mullinger, Karen McIntyre, and Veronica LaFemina for participating in interviews and…
“BIOPHILIA” I have it! I know that the folks at St. John’s have it! T.H. Watkins asked, “Do human beings have within them an innate sense of connection to all other forms of life? If so, can this natural feeling, this “Biophilia”, both enhance our respect for ourselves as humans and reinforce our sense of…
Favorites…colors, foods, songs, places, people…consider Biblical figures…who comes to mind? Moses, John, Abraham, Ruth, Josiah? Joe who??? With historical accounts in two separate Old Testament books—II Kings 22-23 and II Chronicles 34-35—the story of Josiah, a Judean king who reigned for 31 years—may not be a prominent name on “favorites” lists. Though a 3+ decade…
Monday of Holy Week Centering Prayer March 25 @ 12 Noon in the Church Nave/Sanctuary Description of Centering Prayer below. Facilitated by parishioner, Kathryn Kelley. Tuesday of Holy Week Centering Prayer March 26 @ 12 Noon in the Church Nave/Sanctuary Description of Centering Prayer below. Facilitated by parishioner, Kathryn Kelley. Maundy Thursday March 28 @…
Ephesians 5:1-2 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. In this verse, Paul describes a fragrant offering to God not so much as a scent but as evidence…
St. John’s Men’s Group – Ministry Spotlight The St. John’s Men’s group officially launched in March of 2023. Co-Chairs are Ken Marsh and Chuck Covarrubias. Our focus is fellowship, humor and building community with each other. Our first couple of meetings were held in local restaurants but the competing with the restaurant noise while trying…
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What is a Prayer Shawl? A Prayer Shawl is a tangible gift representing the many and continuing prayers for comfort, caring, healing, and love offered for an individual experiencing serious illness, grief, loss, emotional trials or spiritual upheaval in their lives. Prayer Shawls can also be given in times of great joy, celebration or appreciation.…
St. John’s Episcopal Church Preschool, located in Wake Forest, NC, has an opening for the position of Preschool Director for the 2024-2025 school year. St. John’s offers a half day preschool which has enjoyed an outstanding reputation in the greater community for over 20 years. We serve toddlers through age 4,with a developmentally appropriate, play…