Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week Centering Prayer April 14 & 15 @ 12 Noon in the Church Nave/Sanctuary Description of Centering Prayer below. Facilitated by parishioner, Kathryn Kelley. Wednesday of Holy Week Healing Eucharist Service with Anointing April 16 @ 12 Noon in the Church Nave/Sanctuary This special service combines the Eucharist with a…
Welcome to Our New Interim Rector: The Rev. Canon Patricia (Pat) Grace from Camille Stell, Senior Warden It is with great joy and anticipation that we welcome The Rev. Canon Patricia (Pat) Grace as our new Interim Rector at St. John’s, beginning Sunday, April 6. Rev. Pat brings to us a wealth of experience in…
Food Waste Prevention Week in North Carolina is from April 7-13 this year. You can help to “Starve the Landfill” by Preventing Food Waste. Why is this important for Creation Care? According to the EPA, more than one-third of the food produced in the United States is never eaten and food waste is the…
“Qui bene cantat, bis orat” —“He who sings, prays twice” This quote is often associated with the Christian theologian, philosopher, and bishop, St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430). Though scholars differ on opinions as to factual evidence these words were penned or spoken by him, the theme of this statement, whoever the author, has transcended time…
Driven by the Spirit…Out in the Wilderness… Last week’s TAPESTRY service message focused on Luke 4:1-13: “The Temptation of Jesus.” We learned how God tries to pull us in the direction of doing what is “right”, but at the same time, the Devil is on the opposite side, pulling us towards the direction of “wrong,”…
The Annual Report is a written compilation of lay and clergy leaders’ reflections on St. John’s ministry and mission in 2024. CLICK HERE to view the Annual Report CLICK HERE to view the Values, Vision & Priorities
March 2, 2025: Transition Update from Sr. Warden, Camille Stell Dear St. John’s Family, As our church is in a season of transition, we are encouraged to be in a season of spiritual discernment—both as a parish and as individuals. Discernment is the process of seeking God’s guidance and wisdom, listening for the Spirit’s movement…
Can we stay in touch with Mother Sarah after she departs? Over the years, a priest and her (or his) parishioners share SO much life and ministry together. We worship together, laugh and cry together, worry and pray together, share meals together, trade stories and pictures of kids and family. We help one another, seek…
Who will take care of the day-to-day, week-to-week operations of the parish? Much of the operational “business” of the church is already managed by other staff or vestry members in collaboration with the laity of the parish, so most day-to-day activities of the parish should continue without disruption — as it should be! In the…
More About Pastoral Transitions… As Mo. Sarah prepares to take leave as our Rector after 8 1/2 years of service and our parish enters this season of transition, your wardens and vestry will seek to anticipate and respond to questions you may have about the transition process. Please email our Senior Warden Camille Stell at…