by The Rev. Curt Norman | Feb 17, 2017 | community, devotions, episcopal identity
In a previous blog post, I mentioned that the clergy of St. John’s will be available during Lent (as we are at other times of the year) for the Sacramental Rite of Reconciliation of a Penitent, also known as Confession. An explanation of the rite can be found on...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Feb 16, 2017 | community, devotions, parish life
Mark 12:13-17 13 (The chief priests and the scribes and the elders) sent to (Jesus) some Pharisees and some Herodians to trap him in what he said. 14And they came and said to him, ‘Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and show deference to no one; for you do not...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Feb 15, 2017 | devotions, episcopal identity
To answer the question posed in the headline: HECK NO! But having said that… What am I going to “give up” for Lent? Chocolate? Weekly viewing of The Bachelor? Social media? The question of giving up something arises in my mind every time the penitential season...
by Amy Simons | Sep 1, 2016 | devotions
“The Butterfly Effect,” “ripples in a pond,” “no man is an island.” These catchy clichés are all trying to express the same conventional wisdom that we are not alone. It?s true.We are not alone and our actions are far reaching. I...
by Amy Simons | Aug 23, 2016 | devotions, nursery, youth and family
St. John’s is using the SparkHouse: Frolic program in our nursery beginning in September of 2016! We’re evolving our nursery from caring and supervised play to a fantastic formation experience for our toddlers and preschoolers! Children will hear stories, sing songs,...
by Amy Simons | Aug 23, 2016 | devotions, youth and family
Experience is central to our formation as Christians, especially for children! St. John’s knows it is important that families have the tools they need to worship and grow together in their faith. If you have a child between pre-school and 6th grade they are welcome...
