Message of the Week – Men’s Group

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…

Prayer Shawls

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.…

Preschool Director Job Description

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…

Adult Formation – Helen Holt

When Mawethu asked me several weeks ago if I would be willing to write a piece about my Adult Formation, I initially balked.  Until a decade or so ago, I had never even heard the term “adult formation,” much less felt very “formed” myself.  Yet, when he clarified that I could focus on my Education…

Mo. Sarah’s Sabbatical

Dear St. John’s Parishioners, Mo. Sarah Phelps has been an integral part of our parish, guiding us on our spiritual journeys with compassion and dedication. Now, she has an upcoming opportunity for personal and spiritual development through a well-deserved sabbatical. A sabbatical is an official extended period away from current ministry and responsibilities, allowing a…

Kathryn Kelley’s Bio

I am an Episcopalian with a strong commitment to Centering Prayer. Being a St. John’s member is uplifting. It is nice to have moved from Charlotte to Wake Forest to be near family, in Raleigh. Following a Centering Prayer workshop in Charlotte, led by Rev. Tom Ward,St. Mary’s Sewanee TN, I began Centering Prayer.   Along with other Christ…

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,…