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.
Blessing of the Animals: Sunday, October 6, 4 p.m. in St. John's Garden
Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 6, 4 p.m. in St. John's Garden
New Kid On The Block!
The title is probably somewhat misleading, because this 83 year-old newbie at St John’s is far from being the “new kid on the block.” Or feeling like it for that matter.
SACReD’s Woven Together Series
Beginning Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 pm, St. John’s will be hosting a marvelous Political Education Series produced by “SACReD’s Woven Together Series.”
Outreach Ministry Wraps-up KCHA Fundraiser
The St. John's Outreach Ministry concluded their fundraising efforts for the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association with a heartwarming presentation. A check for $922 was handed over to KCHA representatives, which will be used to sponsor adoption fees for 10 deserving animals.
Wednesday Book Group Update
A new book will be chosen this next week. If you want to be part of this group, this is a wonderful time to join.
Adult Forum Fall 2024 Schedule
Adult Forum is held in Room 109 at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday before Church from September to May, Speakers and Topics are subject to change. Watch TWSJ for more information in the weeks leading up to each forum.
Pastoral Care - A Holistic Approach
With Eric’s guidance and your support we hope to see “pastoral care” as an umbrella for many services that will be valuable as we build community and take care of each other.
Seek Love Serve: The St. Ambrose Choir
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.”
- Colossians 3:16 NRSV
Fall 2024 Godly Play Schedule
Godly Play, a Montessori based approach to religious education for children age 3 through 5th grade, begins at 9:30 a.m., on on the second floor of the parish house on the Sundays listed below.
Reading Camp 2024 Recap
This July 15-19 saw another week of Reading Camp at St. John’s, a week full of listening, speaking, reading, writing, eating, singing, visiting places, crafting together—all in the support of literacy around a theme, animals this year. Imagine 17 campers coming from six different schools, supported by 6 center leaders, 6 teen counselors, 5 small group guides, staff to provide food, transportation, music, and general support.
A Message from The Rev. Eric L. Miller+
I write to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation for St. John’s parishioners and staff for such a beautiful and joy-filled “Celebration of New Ministry” Sunday, September 8.
Outreach Update
Outreach’s latest activity with BraveHeart was a bowling party. What a thrilling night! Some of our guests even brought their own bowling balls and shoes, and yes, there were quite a few strikes!
Congregational Life Corner - 2024 Ministry Fair
It's that time of year again! The Congregational Life Comittee (Co-chaired by Maggie McCabe & Brian Hamra) is starting plans for the 2024 Ministry Fair. This is your annual chance to see what Ministry Opportunities exist at St. John’s and see where you may be able to put your spiritual gifts to work!
Acknowledgements - August 2024
Your vestry is noticing when things go well, and are acknowledging them as an agenda item during vestry meetings. Here are the acknowledgements from the August 2024 Vestry Meeting!
Reading Camp 2024
This July 15-19 saw another week of Reading Camp at St. John’s, a week full of listening, speaking, reading, writing, eating, singing, visiting places, crafting together—all in the support of literacy around a theme, animals this year.
Virginia Adams, the original Saint of John?
I don’t remember exactly when it was that we began referring to ourselves as the Saints of John, but it was long after Virginia Adams had died.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors
Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV) are lay persons authorized to take the consecrated elements following the Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, are unable to be present at the celebration.
The Celebration of a New Ministry - Sunday, September 8th - 5 p.m.
The Celebration of a New Ministry service, during which Fr. Eric will be officially instituted as Rector, will take place on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.