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Worship Service, First Sunday in Advent, December 1, 2024

“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in a cloud’ with power and great glory. –Luke 21

Please join us this Sunday as we begin a new church year, and the Season of Advent.  Our weekly worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Philip Shaw leading us in worship.  We will have Holy Communion/The Eucharist as part of our service.  All are welcome at St. John’s and at the Lord’s Table … and we do mean all. Continue reading →

Worship Services for the 4th Sunday in Advent, December 24, 2023

For nothing will be impossible with God. — Luke 1

Please join us this Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Advent, for our 10:30 a.m. church service at St. John’s.  If you cannot join us in person, please view our recorded video service on our Facebook page. Below is a link to the full text version of the video service, including scripture readings.

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Worship Services for the Second Sunday in Advent, December 10, 2023

advent 2 candles lit

A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall  become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” — Isaiah 40

Join us as we enter the Second week in Advent with our in-person service at 10:30 a.m. or our video recorded service on Sunday morning on our Facebook page.  Both services are led by our vicar, the Rev. Cheryl Fox.  All are invited and all are welcome at St. John’s, an affirming and welcoming Continue reading →

Worship Services for the 1st Sunday in Advent, December 3, 2023

“And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.” – Mark 13:37

December 3rd is the first Sunday in the Advent, and the first Sunday in the church year.  Join us as we begin to prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of the Christ Child. Our in-person service is at 10:30 a.m. and our recorded video service will be posted on our Facebook page by Sunday Continue reading →