The Interchange
The Interchange features articles of interest submitted by parishioners along with messages from the priest and senior warden. It also includes critical information about what is happening in the parish, diocese and The Episcopal Church (TEC) generally. To submit content to be featured in The Interchange visit the Parish Communications page.
Seek-Love-Serve: Evangelism
The Evangelism and Parish Life Committees met recently and developed plans for the fall. Read more about our upcoming plans for an “indoor picnic,” game night, and a new member brunch!
Lay Eucharistic Visitors
In pre-pandemic times we had a vital LEV ministry and we’re in the process of revitalizing it.
Elliot Blackwood Awarded Scholarship
Congratulations to 2023 Stuart and Lucille Armstrong Scholarship recipient, Elliott Blackwood.
Raymond Lowther Completes the EfM Program: A Journey of Faith and Learning
Raymond Lowther completed recently the EfM (Education for Ministry) program from Sewanee University.
Vestry Action: Sprucing Up!
Update from Beth Marquart, Vestry Clerk, on some exciting property updates approved at the last Vestry meeting.
The Search for our next Rector is Underway: Discernment and Transition Committees Named
Thanks be to God for the Saints of John who nominated themselves for the Discernment and Transition Committees, willing to do the cooperative, timebound, compelling and prayerful work of calling our next rector.
Reading Camp Update
Preparations are well underway for Reading camp 2023. What, you may ask, can you do to assist us in this very worthwhile effort?
Fund administered by St. John’s grants $100,000 for Health Right construction
Trustees of the Edmund Caskie Harrison Fund have pledged a donation of $100,000 for a group therapy room that will be part of the new addition to WV Health Right’s building on Washington St. E. This marks the largest bequest the trustees have ever approved during the fund’s 104-year history and will be paid in increments over five years.
Mothers Day Brunch
S. John’s held a Mother's Day Brunch on May 14 after the 10:30 a.m. service.
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.
Seek. Love. Serve. : SAGA, the Straight and Gay Alliance
SAGA is gearing up for the Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 3.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Outreach Partners with Samaritan Inn
Outreach served dinner to the residents at Samaritan Inn on April 25.
Peterkin Re-Opening
No matter who you are, there is a way for you to participate in and support Peterkin this summer!