Sophia Sisters December Schedule

Advent is fast-approaching and, along with it, our Friday, Dec. 8, social and musical outing to the Northeast Piedmont Chorale Concert at Wake Forest Baptist Church.  I hope many of you will be able to attend and enjoy the holiday spirit-filled program with a regional chorale that includes several St. John’s members. The informal plan…

Lay Delegates Convention Reflection

Bill Van Cleave I am a lifelong Episcopalian.  I have served my eight different parishes in many roles over the years:  acolyte, usher, lay reader, Eucharistic minister, and vestry member. I have never had the opportunity to serve the larger church outside of the parish until now. I was excited and dug in.  In preparation,…

A Message from Karole Badgley, Director of Music Ministry

Everything old is new again— The Cyclical Principle As excitement continues to build for the launch of the TAPESTRY worship service this weekend at St. John’s, one question that surfaces daily is the curiosity about the music for this innovative worship experience. What exactly can worshippers expect when they attend this outdoor service? Let’s begin…