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.
Padre's Ponderings : November 2024
We are in the midst of our fall pledge drive. Why do I use the words, ‘pledge drive’ instead of stewardship drive or season? As followers of the Risen Christ, stewardship is a way of living.
Taizé - November 10th at 5:00 p.m.
Please join us for this short service of song, silence and prayer. Please enter the chapel through the doorway on Leon Sullivan Way.
Charleston Area Watch Party: 28th Presiding Bishop Investiture Saturday, November 2, 10:00am at St. Matthew’s
Charleston Area Watch Party: 28th Presiding Bishop Investiture Saturday, November 2, 10:00am at St. Matthew’s. As you may be aware, The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, assumes this role November 2. He has chosen a smaller, simpler investiture service with churchwide live streaming. There are regional watch parties around our diocese, and St. Matthew's, Charleston, is one of them, and invites all those from the Charleston area to attend.
Election Day Prayer Services
Join us for Election Day prayer services at St. John's at 12:00pm and 6:00 pm on Election Day.
RCCR Housing Fair - Nov 2nd
Religious Coalition for Community Renewal (RCCR) is hosting a Housing Fair on November 2nd from 10 AM to 1 PM at the St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Gymnasium, located at 900 Washington Street East, Charleston, WV 25301
Bishop’s Visitation, Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation
This bishop is coming! The bishop is coming! Greetings, friends. This isn’t a drill; this is an invitation. Bishop Cowden is coming for his annual visitation to St. John’s on Sunday, December 15, the third Sunday of Advent this year.
Adult Forum to Become Connected Communities
For decades now Episcopal churches have been having ‘adult forum’ time on Sundays, either before or after worship. I remember my childhood parish, Church of the Good Shepherd in Parkersburg, held adult forum regularly throughout the program year; I’m also aware that St. John’s has held adult forums for at least the last thirty or so years.
Concerts @ St. John’s - Oct 27
October 27, 2024 Organ Virtuoso Christopher Engel, will feature Daniel Gawthrop, noted Anglican composer, now resident in Elkview,. In addition Christopher will play seasonal selections for Halloween. Feel free to come in costume!
Dissecting the Episcopal Shield
The Episcopal shield is “a spiritual and artistic creation that exemplifies the heart and mission of our church.” It incorporates different styles of crosses, each of which has historic significance.
Padre's Ponderings - October 2024
Greetings, St. John’s family. Rosemary and I are ecstatic to attend the first “party with the padre (and Rosemary)” at our Senior Warden’s home. We are hoping this will be the first of many small group gatherings so that we can get to know all the saints of John much better.
A Senior Moment by Diane Hendricks (Senior Warden) : St. John’s and Manna Meal
As a therapist and mother of three young children in 1991 I was immediately drawn to St. John’s dedication to social justice and their partnership with Manna Meal. So I, like many of you, have mixed feelings as they move from St. John’s to Garnet Center for dining and mobile units for storing and preparing food. Many of you are asking for more information about this transition - how and why this is happening.
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.