After waking New Year’s Day to the news of a deadly terrorist attack in the city of New Orleans and then a second less “successful” attack on the Trump hotel in Las Vegas later in the day, a sense of dread overtook me for a moment, I won’t lie. But many faithful people have…
Well, my sabbatical time is fast approaching, and I am so grateful that our Episcopal Churches make this a priority for their clergy, and that St. John’s has made it a priority, too, by “saving up” over the last several years and inviting special gifts from all of you. While the church as an institution…
As you likely know by now, starting Oct 1 we have a few big changes coming to our weekly Sunday morning schedule: First, our weekly Sunday School program at St. John’s (using the Godly Play curriculum during the 9:30 am church service) will go on hiatus for a year so we may experiment with a different…
The Rev. Philip Zoutendam, Associate Rector and The Rev. Sarah Phelps, Rector First, a message from Fr. Philip: Dear beloved people of St. John’s, I have some bittersweet news, and I’m sorry that the bitter part will inevitably come as a shock. I’ll be moving to New Jersey this fall to follow my wife,…
We’re moving………..the choir pews 😊 Have you noticed how many individuals are sharing their musical talents with the Cantate Vocal Choir at our 9:30 AM Eucharist? The choir pews are filling up and the time it takes us to gather up by the keyboard and altar rail has increased and the risk of choir members…
I am back at St. John’s after 2 ½ weeks of vacation and I’m feeling exceedingly grateful: Grateful for the extended rest and time with friends and family while on vacation; grateful for our Associate “Rev. Drs.”, Lorraine and Jim, who are always so supportive and willing to serve when asked; grateful for Lois Sauer,…
Please let us know if you are coming each week by texting or emailing Mike Phelps 909-896-5900 michaelbphelps@yahoo.com. Parents, reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or input on meeting time, location, frequency, etc. Thank you. It is a privilege to get to know and to serve your children. Upcoming Events Sunday, February 4:…
On the six Sundays between Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Ash Wednesday (1/23 – 2/27), The Rev. Stephen Mazingo will lead a program for kids and families to explore the influence African American’s have had on the Episcopal Church. Each week we will learn about a different African American Saint, remember their life and…