“Awesome is God in his sanctuary, the God of Israel; he gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!” Psalm 68:35 Can you feel the incredible energy in the air at St. John’s? It’s AWESOME! God’s presence is heard/felt/seen in all things and the excitement that is generated for worship, formation, outreach,…
Now what? We have arrived at Easter. Our Lenten journey is complete, and we have witnessed our annual reliving of the drama of the Last Supper, Passion, and Resurrection again. Finally, the tomb is empty, Angel’s proclamation is heard, and Jesus lives! What a relief, but now what do we do? In my Sunday sermon,…
What was it like for Lazarus to be resurrected? Our gospel reading last Sunday, and Fr. Stephen’s probing sermon, brought us to the very precipice of the mystery of new life made possible in Jesus. What is it like to see new life spring up in the midst of death? What is the experience of…
Spiritual Formation Classes I was preparing for tomorrow night’s class about the Holiness Tradition and was struck by the narrative about the Ten Commandments and not only following them, but following the spirit of the law. God desires holiness, purity, and virtue in our lives as a way to make our lives whole and pure. To trust…
Ministry Spotlight – Adult Formation with Beth McCauly
“Making mistakes in the spiritual life is an essential part of growth—as important as forest fires, blow-downs, and insects are to the life of a thriving forest. You grow only in being burnt, bent, and bitten. You have to stumble before you walk…” As one who has spent their life incessantly striving for perfectionism, the…
Last Sunday afternoon I joined our awesome EYC leaders (Christina Kastendike and Mike Phelps), Father Philip, and about ten of our youth in the Parish Hall to discuss Outreach at St. John’s (AKA “worshiping outside the walls of church”). Most of them were familiar with some of the work we do in the community to…
I arrive at the preschool early each morning to a quiet building filled with promise. The promise of the joy that will fill each classroom when the teachers and students arrive. I walk down the hall and begin to pray. I pray for the health and safety of all our students and teachers. I pray for the teachers…
S – T – R – E- T – C – H !! Stretching and exercise are two key factors in getting and staying healthy! Regular exercise will help you feel better, improve your balance, and contribute to your overall health. We can work on that together at St John’s! Ask your doctor about the…
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