Mary Fitzgerald 5/15/23 Mary Fitzgerald 5/15/23

Seeking Volunteers for Discernment and Transition Committees

Join the Discernment and Transition Committees as we search for our new Rector. Help shape the future of our parish and extend a warm welcome to the incoming spiritual leader. Learn more and submit your nomination form by May 17.

Beth Marquart 5/11/23 Beth Marquart 5/11/23

Seek. Love. Serve. : SAGA, the Straight and Gay Alliance

SAGA is gearing up for the Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 3.

The Rev. Chris Thompson 4/26/23 The Rev. Chris Thompson 4/26/23

Shepherd

I have often been called a “shepherd.” It is an interesting metaphor since I have never stood in a pasture and managed a flock of sheep. As I have walked this journey of priesthood I have often felt much more like a “cat wrangler.”

Diane Hendricks 4/26/23 Diane Hendricks 4/26/23

Seek. Love. Serve. : Property, Anyone?

As Chris+ reminds us, “If we want to attract clergy to our congregation, we must demonstrate that we are proud of our building and grounds.”

Mary Fitzgerald 4/26/23 Mary Fitzgerald 4/26/23

Message from Mary: Feeling a Loss

We have recently lost members of our parish community. These have been difficult losses, but each loss is difficult. As long as we’re in this realm, and until it’s our time to move on, we will continue to experience losses such as these.

Margaret Chapman-Pomponio 4/26/23 Margaret Chapman-Pomponio 4/26/23

Tending to Our Interfaith Commitments

Adult Forum participants were delighted to hear from the rabbi and spiritual leader of Temple Israel, Rabbi Joe Blair, on April 16th. He was invited to discuss antisemitic propaganda that has been – disturbingly - showing up around Charleston, our state, and the nation.

David DeBolt 4/26/23 David DeBolt 4/26/23

Concerts @ St. John's May Update

Concerts @ St. John's will present Charleston's favorite mezzo-soprano, Elisabeth Baer and multi-talented Pittsburgh pianist Robert Frankenberry in recital on Sunday May 7 at 4 p.m., 1105 Quarrier Street, Charleston.

Donna Hamra 4/26/23 Donna Hamra 4/26/23

Outreach Partners with Samaritan Inn

Outreach served dinner to the residents at Samaritan Inn on April 25.

The Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia 4/21/23 The Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia 4/21/23

Peterkin Re-Opening

No matter who you are, there is a way for you to participate in and support Peterkin this summer!

Austin Susman 4/13/23 Austin Susman 4/13/23

Holy Week & Easter at St. John’s

Holy Week at St. John’s was a spiritually uplifting experience. The week featured several services leading up to the Easter Sunday celebration.

Robin O'Brien 4/12/23 Robin O'Brien 4/12/23

Pastoral Care Shares Easter Spirit

The ladies of Pastoral Care spent Holy Saturday bringing Easter goody bags to parishioners who were unable to attend church in person.

The Rev. Chris Thompson 3/31/23 The Rev. Chris Thompson 3/31/23

Abandon

This article is like a two-edged sword. I am writing it more than two weeks before Easter, but it has to be about Easter. With that in mind I put these few words before you, the reader.

Beth Marquart 3/31/23 Beth Marquart 3/31/23

Lenten Practices: Part II

In last month's Interchange we reported what some Saints of John told us about their intentions during Lent. We followed up with a few of them and found discovery and fresh understanding.

Landon Palmer 3/31/23 Landon Palmer 3/31/23

Acolyte Program

For those who have attended services at St. John’s throughout Lent, you likely have already noticed that the acolyte program has bolstered its ranks with some familiar faces.

Beth Marquart 3/31/23 Beth Marquart 3/31/23

Farewell My Friend: The Rev. Kent Higgins

My sisters and brothers, life is short, and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those with whom we travel. So be swift to love; make haste to be kind; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and those you love, this day and always. Amen.

Mary Fitzgerald 3/31/23 Mary Fitzgerald 3/31/23

Message from Mary: History Reminds Us

Every Sunday as I walk through the chapel doors to head to coffee hour, I see the helmet and breastplate and I am reminded again of Paul’s message to the Ephesians.

St. John's News 3/31/23 St. John's News 3/31/23

St. John’s Book Group

We meet Wednesdays at 11 a.m. via Zoom. This read-aloud book group will soon begin reading Jon Meacham’s most recent biography, And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle.