by The Rev. Curt Norman | Feb 13, 2017 | parish life
The liturgical season of Lent begins this year on March 1 with the observance of Ash Wednesday. But it’s not too soon to begin thinking about how we, as followers of Jesus in the 21st Century, can approach this holy time. It’s fair to ask the question: what are we...
by Amy Simons | Nov 16, 2016 | leadership, parish life
It is with great joy that I proclaim—“We have a new Rector!” This month your Vestry offered a Letter of Agreement to Rev. Curtis Norman of Stephenville, TX. He accepted our offer and agreed to become our next Rector. Curt received his Bachelor of Arts, Radio,...
by Amy Simons | Sep 1, 2016 | music, parish life
This fall marks the ten-year anniversary of the choral scholar program at St. John’s! Since the beginning of the program, students have been an integral part of our worship at St. John’s. These students have gone on to become leaders of their own choirs, singers in...
by Amy Simons | Jun 29, 2016 | devotions, parish life
The church picnic is fellowship, right? The Detroit Zoo trip is definitely fellowship. Or is it? Either way, there is likely some extra church credit for participating, so let’s get going! As with most things we learn at church, fellowship has a deeper meaning...
by Amy Simons | Jul 2, 2015 | community, episcopal identity, parish life
Before the chancel was switched around, generations of worshippers at St. John’s were inspired by the beautiful stained glass window over the altar showing St. John healing the cripple at the gate of the temple. The story comes from the Book of Acts. The...
by dcannon | Jul 2, 2015 | parish life
As we enjoy the beauty of summer and its many opportunities to engage in fellowship and recreation, my thoughts are brought back time and again to the place our little parish has in God’s plan. Fellowship and recreation help us get to know one another as...
