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.

Taize - Sunday December 10th
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Taize - Sunday December 10th

Our Taizé Ministry Team offers a respite to the busy-ness of the season Sunday, December 10 at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel. Join us for song, prayer and silence.

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Meet Mary Jo!
Diane Hendricks Diane Hendricks

Meet Mary Jo!

Also known as Father Chris’ better half, Mary Jo is not your average clergy spouse. I spent some time with her over coffee recently and learned a lot:

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Beyond Worship Services: December 2023
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Beyond Worship Services: December 2023

While some of these activities are noted elsewhere in this edition, here’s a handy reference for special goings-on in December beyond the Sunday Services.

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Holly Jolly Brawley!
Donna Hamra Donna Hamra

Holly Jolly Brawley!

Our Outreach Ministry Team came out in joyful force to decorate our first ever entry in Holly Jolly Brawley!

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Annual Meeting Announcement
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Annual Meeting Announcement

Join us as we review 2023, ratify our by-laws, elect Vestrypersons and Diocesan Convention delegates and approve the 2024 budget developed by the Finance Committee and affirmed by the Vestry.

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A Message from Chris+
The Rev. Chris Thompson The Rev. Chris Thompson

A Message from Chris+

Dear Parishioners & Community,

Yesterday was a difficult day around the campuses of St. John’s and Sacred Heart. Two incidents happened with Manna Meal clients. Our Bishop, the President of the Manna Meal Board, the Pastor and Principal at Sacred Heart and the Mayor have all been involved.

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“Grow Church” is Underway!
Frank Pisaturo Frank Pisaturo

“Grow Church” is Underway!

In early October, Beth Marquart and I gathered with several others from around the diocese at St. Matthew’s on the Hill. The first in a series of retreat weekends, Grow Church is a two-year program offered by the Diocese of West Virginia and the Diocesan Church Development Institute (DCDI).

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Knitters Knitting
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Knitters Knitting

The Barbara Knight Memorial Knitting Group met on a recent Saturday morning at Robin O’Brien’s home. This group meets weekly, please contact Mary Ann Deison or Robin O’Brien for details.

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Reports from The 146th Diocesan Convention
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Reports from The 146th Diocesan Convention

The 146th Convention in Martinsburg, after an action packed, prayerful and playful 2.5 days, included a confirmation at the historic Morgan Chapel and wrapped with the ordination of 8 Deacons, thanks be to God!

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Acolyte Training
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Acolyte Training

Acolyte Master Landon Palmer held training sessions for an incoming class of acolytes and continuation training for another. Playing with fire was very popular, we can’t wait to see them serving at the Holy Eucharist.

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Episcopal 101: Sundays November 5-26
Beth Marquart Beth Marquart

Episcopal 101: Sundays November 5-26

Chris+ is offering this course for those Saints of John seeking baptism, confirmation or reaffirmation during Bp. Cowden’s December 17 visitation.

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