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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are here with all the decorations, twinkling lights, traditions old and new, special foods to feast on, and visiting with family and friends. Accompanying all these good things are the stresses of keeping up with the traditions, the shopping and cooking for the feasts, and the…
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,…
Blessing of the Animals October 4 from 5:30PM – 7PM CLICK HERE for a printable flyer. Feel free to share with friends, family, neighbors or even your vet office!
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) on Sept. 26 9AM – 5PM Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered…
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…