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.
Seeking, Loving, Praying Abundantly
We asked some Saints of John for their thoughts on seeking, loving and praying.
Outreach Update: Braveheart Fellowship
The Outreach Ministry Team was introduced to Braveheart Fellowship, a ministry of Kanawha Presby, under the leadership of Susan Marrash Minnerly and Martha Endres (seated).
Coming Out Month Celebration
You are invited in Celebration of Coming Out Month Sunday, October 8.
The Blessing of the Animals
The Blessing of the Animals: Wednesday, October 4, 5:30 p.m. in the Garden
Seek. Love. Pray.: National Acolyte Festival
Our Acolyte Team is traveling to the Washington National Cathedral for the premier acolyte gathering in the country, the National Acolyte Festival. Our participation commemorates the resurgence of our acolyte program – now six members strong – nearly one year since recruitment reopened following the pandemic.
Godly Play: Volunteers Needed
The Godly Play Team is looking for volunteers to help with children’s
formation.
The Bishop is Coming: Inquirer’s and Confirmation Class
Interested in being confirmed? Contact the church office!
Kickoff Sunday! Ministry Fair & Picnic
Congregational Life is hosting a indoor church picnic and ministry fair Sunday, Sept 10th after church to kick off the Church’s fall activities!
Meandering with the Interim: Laughter and Evil
What is your relationship between faith and comedy?
Message from Mary: Glancing Back
As we make preparations to kick off the fall activities, I feel called to glance back over the past year and share some thoughts of gratitude and peace with you.
Concerts@St. John’s PANdemonium4
Concerts@St. Johns’s kicks off it’s 2023-2024 season with the return of the PANdemonium4 Flute Quartet September 17, 2023 at 4:00p.m.
Taizé Service Sunday September 10, 5:00 p.m.
As Br. Roger of Taizé, France says: “A Gospel light, however feeble it may be, pierces our darkness with its rays. It is fire; it is spirit. It enables us to live Christ’s life both within ourselves and for others.”
Greetings from the Discernment Committee.
We would like to send a big “thank you” to everyone who offered their input to our parish survey. Now that the survey has closed, you may be wondering what will come of the results of your feedback. In the spirit of transparency, we wanted to provide you with some answers to this question.
Celebrating Phyllis Atwood's Birthday
Several members of the Barbara Knight Memorial Prayer Shawl Ministry recently visited Phyllis Atwood to celebrate her ninety-fifth birthday.
A Holy Table
If you’ve been to St. John’s during August, or live streamed the service, you know things have been a bit different during the Holy Eucharist. Chris+ has re-introduced the use of our free-standing holy table, which brings the Holy Eucharist in the midst of the people in the pews.
Manna Meal Hunger To Hope Dinner
Manna Meal will host its second annual benefit dinner, “Hunger to Hope”, on October 10, 2023.
Coffee With Chris: August 17th 2023
A weekly interruption to give you a heads up at the happenings at St. John's.
A Trip Down Memory Lane
On a rainy June day, three Blackwood women visited Peterkin Conference Center in the eastern panhandle’s Hampshire County.
Clean Up & Out Day
We cleaned up and cleaned out Saturday morning! Armed with trash bags and boxes - donuts and coffee - we took on the Women's and Men's Robing Rooms and the Crafts Supply Room. In addition, the Museum was cleared for painting.