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 or for archival copies of the print version of The Interchange, visit the Parish Communications page.
One of the many blessings St John’s has to offer
Walking from the car last Sunday, I passed our garden. My eyes caught a beautiful scene.
Warming Station Update
This article summarizes the discussion Chelsea Steelhammer (Charleston City Councilperson & St. John’s member) led on July 16, introducing the City’s Warming Station initiative to St. John’s. The meeting was well attended, and the initiative was received enthusiastically.
Friendships and memories are made at St. John’s
Thanks to Robin O'Brien for sharing these photos of some of our members at church and out in the community!
Warming Stations
Chelsea Steelhammer, will speak to us at noon on Sunday, July 16, immediately after coffee hour to tell us about how we at St. John’s can help with this effort from the city.
Paint, Parking and Upgrades
You may have noticed that things are looking brighter, fresher in our halls at St. John’s. It’s not your imagination - we’re getting a facelift!
Meddling by the Interim: Missionary
So what do you think of when you think of a “missionary?” Do you consider the individuals who left homes and family and headed into places that were dangerous both here in America and abroad?
Reading Camp Update
Our St John’s reading camp returns July 17 and we are excited to have 20 campers signed up.
Discernment Committee Update
I am delighted to share that the St. John’s Discernment Committee is officially underway! The Discernment Committee is made up of individuals who were nominated across our St. John’s community and were appointed through a vote of the Vestry.
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.
