by Amy Simons | Feb 21, 2021 | Christian Formation, events, youth and family
Whaaaaaat?!? A rainbow during Lent? But Lent is so somber! I hear you. But, it’s true. In worship this week we’ll read Genesis 9:16-17. And it says, When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living...
by Amy Simons | Jan 20, 2021 | events, leadership
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held on January 31 at Noon via Zoom. Please register for the meeting by clicking here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have trouble registering, please...
by Amy Simons | Jan 3, 2021 | Christian Formation, devotions, events
Reflections Bible Study By BibleProject.com Led by Amy Simons, Director of Christian Education. During each session, we’ll watch a short video, read scripture, and dig into how relevant issues are addressed through our faith. Topics include subjects such as: Why Read...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Sep 24, 2020 | events
Sign Up for the October 4 Outdoor Service The next outdoor service is scheduled for Sunday, October 4 at 10:30am. Click here to sign-up. 1) The maximum attendance for an outdoor service is 100. Space has already been reserved for those who do not have computer access....
by Amy Simons | Mar 20, 2020 | Christian Formation, devotions, Uncategorized, worship, youth and family
During the season of Lent we’re reminded of our sin, mortality and our desperate need for a savior. This is even more true with our recent social distancing. We have a savior. But our salvation came at a precious price. Holy Week is an intense time in our church...
by Amy Simons | Feb 12, 2020 | events, worship, youth and family
What is Ash Wednesday? The first of the forty days of Lent, named for the custom of placing blessed ashes on the foreheads of worshipers at Ash Wednesday services. The ashes are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality. Ash Wednesday is observed as a fast in...
by Amy Simons | Feb 12, 2020 | Christian Formation, devotions, events
Each Wednesday in Lent you are invited to a simple soup supper (6:00PM) and to walk the Stations of the Cross (7:00PM) with us. What is the Way of the Cross? A devotion to the Passion of Christ which recalls a series of events at the end of Jesus’ life from his...
by Amy Simons | Feb 11, 2020 | events, parish life
Because “Shrove Sunday” doesn’t exist, and the family schedules of St. John’s doesn’t allow us to get together on Shrove Tuesday, we’ll be getting together on Sunday, Feb. 23rd. following the 10:30 service for a pancake brunch. All...
by Amy Simons | Feb 3, 2020 | Christian Formation, nursery, youth and family
Amy Simons Director of Christian Education Last year, I stood in front of you, with a new certificate in Youth Ministry in one hand and a 4-year Strategic Plan in the other. The intent of this plan was to motivate investment in Christian Formation and implement...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Nov 26, 2019 | devotions
One of the benefits of being part of a faith community like St. John’s Old Town is that we are honest about what it means to celebrate the holidays together. Yes, there are so many things at this time of year which (are supposed to?) put smiles on our faces. But, in...
