by Amy Simons | Jan 9, 2014 | community, outreach
On December 23rd, we completed our Christmas Basket Outreach by delivering over 100 baskets to the residents of Rosein Towers, a low income, senior housing project about a block away from St John’s. Thank you to all who helped with their donations, volunteering to...
by Amy Simons | Dec 31, 2013 | devotions
Tonight’s the night. Whether we stay home, party with friends, watch the ball drop in Time Square or head to bed early, at some point today we’re all going to ask ourselves: will next year be any different? Many of us will make an effort to make our...
by Amy Simons | Nov 4, 2013 | choral scholars, community, episcopal identity, music, parish life
A few weeks ago, the choir and subsequently the 10:30 congregation had an unofficial homecoming of choral scholars. Three of our scholars, Jeremiah Kraniak (current scholar), Tami Snyder-Knutson (former scholar) and Rachelle Austin (former scholar) were featured...
by Amy Simons | Apr 2, 2013 | community, devotions
After 40 days of Lenten fasting, we get 50 days of Eastertide feast! But how do we make joy and rebirth of the Easter season last when the chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chicks are eaten? Home Movies In the days of iPhones, Flip recorders and other digital...
by Amy Simons | Mar 18, 2013 | episcopal identity
Palm Sunday. Let’s be honest, for those of us who go to liturgical churches (Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal, etc.) it’s a weird day to be sitting in the pew. At the beginning of the service, we are administered a palm branch and are asked to joyfully wave...
