by The Rev. Curt Norman | Aug 14, 2017 | community, devotions, episcopal identity
What can we learn from the Apostle Paul in the wake of domestic terrorism committed by white supremacists? I wish these events were non-existent. I cannot help but wonder if they are increasing in frequency, bolstered by a vacancy in the See of American Moral and...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Jul 26, 2017 | community, devotions, episcopal identity
Fr. Curt here. In a recent post, I mentioned the two Bible studies I will host beginning this fall. What a daunting task. It’s enough to host just one. Let’s be real: the Bible is difficult to read. Despite the fact I have a Master of Divinity, I am not an...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Jul 24, 2017 | community, devotions, episcopal identity
Fr. Curt will host two Bible studies this fall at St. John’s. On Sundays from 9am to 10am, beginning September 10, we will work from Parallel Gospels in Harmony. The task will be to read the Gospel accounts side-by-side in chronological order. There is no need for...
by Amy Simons | Jul 24, 2017 | nursery, youth and family
There is a new face in the nursery at St. John’s helping to care for our youngest friends and members! Ashley Dijkstra is a senior at SVSU studying Social WOrk and has spent the last 9 years working with children in a daycare/preschool and as a nanny. She is...
by Amy Simons | Jul 10, 2017 | choral scholars, episcopal identity, music, youth and family
This summer, Choral Scholar Heather Seaton had a chance to venture south to be steeped in the rich traditions of Anglican church music during a Royal School of Church Music (also known as VOICE for Life) conferences in North Carolina. Based at St. John’s...
by Amy Simons | Jul 10, 2017 | choral scholars, episcopal identity, parish life
Pop Quiz: Who directs the oldest Anglican church music conference in the United States? You’re very own St. John’s Director of Music and Organist, Kevin Simons, that’s who! Sewanee TN, is not only the alma matter of our rector, Fr. Curt but also the...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Jul 10, 2017 | parish life, Uncategorized
As I write this, I’ve been at St. John’s for a little more than six months. I get asked every now and again about likes and dislikes, life experiences, and whatnot. Since it is summer, I’ll share thoughts based on some of the questions I’ve received from you thus far....
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Jul 9, 2017 | devotions, episcopal identity, parish life
Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families (page 137) Morning Prayer (page 37 or 75) Noonday Prayer (page 103) Evening Prayer (page 61 or 115) Compline (page 127) Daily Office Lectionary (page 934) ...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | May 8, 2017 | parish life
Success! More than enough money has been raised to purchase a columbarium for St. John’s. Congratulations and thank you, to those whose vision, patience, persistence, and financial commitment are making this a reality. Once the order documents arrive from...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Apr 5, 2017 | devotions, episcopal identity, parish life, vestry
Every now and then I like to share what I’m reading and what I’m listening to (yes, I know I’m ending a sentence with a preposition). Book-wise, I’m methodically (meaning slowly) making my way through Where Jesus Leads: Helping...
