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 Prayer - March Third
Please join us for a short, Lenten service of song, silence and prayer on Sunday, March 3rd at 5:00 pm in the chapel.
Chris+ Get’s Flocked
With little else to do on a Friday afternoon and the eve of Chris’s birthday several vestry ‘representatives’ flocked Chris and Mary Jo’s new home.
Save The Date - Peterkin Women’s Retreat!
A Women’s Retreat will be offered at Peterkin from April 12th to 14th!
Outreach Update: BraveHeart Valentines Day
St. John's Outreach ministry teamed up with Kanawha Presbyterian for last month’s BraveHeart Valentines Dance!
Pasta Delights & Sinful Desserts
Thank you to all who contributed to our annual Shrove Tuesday Pasta Delights and Sinful Desserts!
Clothing Drive
As temperatures drop into the single-digits, our neighbors are in desperate need of warm clothes.
Shrove Tuesday, Lent, Holy Week and Easter @ St. John’s at a Glance
A preview of what is to come over the next few months!
Meandering With The Interim: The Epiphany Season and God’s Grace
It is the season of Epiphany, January 6 through February 13. We begin with the three kings arriving at the stable and end with our famous Pasta Shrove Tuesday Celebration!
Lenten Retreat - February 2024
On the weekend of February 16-18, Brother Luke from the Society of St. John the Evangelist will be with us for a parish retreat.
Discernment Update
Chair Erin Susman provides an update on the work of the Discernment Committee’s as they search for our next priest!
Update on Wednesday Book Group
The Wednesday Book Group will begin their next book New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton, with an introduction by Sue Monk Kidd, on January 10. New members are welcome at any time, but now is an especially good time to begin.
Meandering With The Interim: A Simple Thought for the New Year
What does life, Jesus ask of you?
Diocesan House Advent Open House
Join +Matthew and staff at Diocesan House, 1608 Virginia St., as we celebrate the Advent season and prepare to welcome the Christ Child at Christmas. Light refreshments will be served and there will be activities & crafts for children of all ages.
Parish Retreat
While Advent is coming upon us, it is not too early to consider Lent. No, I am not talking about what to give up. I am hoping that it will be something you take on.
Christmas Concert
Under the direction of Choirmaster Chris Brown, the St. Ambrose Choir will be joined by the Appalachian Children’s Chorus and UC’s University Concert Choir and University Singers for this free holiday concert in the nave. The St. Ambrose Choir is sponsoring a reception following the concert, if you’d like to contribute a cold appetizer or cookies please let Olive Meyer or Margaret Lieberman know.