ADULTS
SUNDAY FORUM
Sunday, November 8 from 9:15 to 10:00 am in Shears Hall
We are enhancing our property by planting three native trees, thanks to a grant from the McLean Trees Foundation. Join us as board member, educator, and native plant expert, Alan Ford, leads a forum on their work preserving local ecosystems and their partnerships with local organizations.
Also, mark your calendars for November 15 to help us plant and dedicate these trees following the 10:15 am service. All can lend a hand; bring work gloves, outdoor attire, and a shovel if you can!
SUNDAY FORUM
Sunday, November 15 from 9:15 to 10:00 am in Shears Hall
We'll conclude our series exploring prayer and worship. A core element of Episcopal theology is Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi—what we pray, we believe.
What are ways we approach prayer as individuals and as a community and how do they impact our relationship with God?
Wednesdays from Noon to 1:00 pm
The Gospel of Mark is the earliest and shortest of the four gospels. We'll explore how Mark’s account of Jesus’ life informs other gospels and how we think about Jesus today.
Every Fourth Sunday from 9:10 to 10:00 am
Looking for a meaningful way to deepen your faith this year? Join us for the return of our monthly Fourth Sunday Study series starting Sunday, September 27.
This year’s theme, “Singing Our Faith,” invites us into conversation about following Christ in the world today. Together, we will look at the weekly Gospel reading, a hymn from the 10:15 am Sunday service, and liturgical traditions to discover how the Church has prayed and lived Scripture across generations. From major feast days to the seasons of Advent and Epiphany, this lay-led study will bring fresh light to the church calendar.
The Details:
Why Attend?
| Date | Season | Theme | Lectionary | Hymnal 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/26 | Pentecost (Prop 21); Year A | Living the Story of Salvation | Matt 21:23–32 Faith Lived | #525 The Church’s One Foundation |
| 10/25/26 | Pentecost (Prop 25); Year A | Loving God, Loving Neighbor | Matt 22:34–46 The Great Commandment | #551 Rise Up, O Saints of God |
| 11/22/26 | Christ the King; Year. A | Finding Christ Among Us | Matt 25:31–46 "The Least of These" | #494 Crown Him with Many Crowns |
| 12/20/26 * | Advent 4; Year B Lessons & Carols | Saying Yes to God | Luke 1:26–38 The Annunciation | #79 O Little Town of Bethlehem |
| 01/24/27 | Epiphany; Year B | Called to Follow | Mark 1:14–20 Calling of the Disciples | #652/653 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind |
| 02/28/27 | Lent 3; Year B | Living Water: Grace Beyond Boundaries | John 2:13–22 Turning the Tables | #470 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy |
| 03/21/27 ** | Palm Sunday; Year B | The Way of the Cross | Passion Narrative | #158 Ah, Holy Jesus |
| 04/25/27 | Eastertide; Year B | Abide in Me | John 15:1–8 Vine and Branches | #657 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling |
| 05/23/27 | Trinity Sunday; Year B | Born of the Spirit | John 3:1–17 Nicodemus and New Birth | #362 Holy, Holy, Holy |
* Moved to avoid Christmas
** Moved to avoid Easter
Calling all bookworms and page-turners! Whether you are a lifelong reader or looking to dive into some great conversation, the Booklovers group welcomes you. Contact Nancy Simon for the Zoom link.
Thursday, November 19 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm EST on Zoom: Please join us for a discussion of the prize-winning novel The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Told entirely through correspondence, a retired lawyer is forced to confront a painful past before she can move forward.
Thursday, November 12 at 10:30 am in Smoot Conference Room
Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, painting, or simply need to finish a mending project, bring your current work-in-progress and a friend. All are welcome for creativity and conversation. Questions? Contact the Parish Office or Jayne Swanson or the Parish Office.
CCKC at St. John's happens every second Thursday at 10:30 am!
PILGRIMAGE 2027
From April 5 to 15, 2027, our Rector, the Rev. Joshua D. Armstrong-Walters, will lead a St. John's Pilgrimage to Asia Minor (modern Türkiye) to explore the early foundations of our faith.
After spending several days in Istanbul, a unique world city, we’ll travel to Ephesus, Sardis, and Laodicea. Between our site visits, we’ll have ample opportunity to savor the delicious Turkish cuisine and visit vendors selling carpets, ceramics, and leather goods. It’s all part of the educational and fellowship experience.
St. John's Senior Warden, Mike Murphy, will support our travel and manage logistics during the trip. Please email Mike HERE to express your interest in joining us.
For more details, including FAQs and travel updates, click the button below to view our comprehensive Trip Information Report:
Sunday, November 8 after the 10:15 am Service in Smoot Conference Room AND on Zoom
Join the Rector for the first in a series of informational sessions about our upcoming pilgrimage (April 5–15, 2027). Get a comprehensive trip overview and ask questions. If you can’t make this session, additional opportunities will follow! For questions or the Zoom option, contact the Parish Office.
Sunday, November 15 at 5:00 pm at the Tregoning family home (6052 Ramshorn Place McLean, VA 22101)
Join us as our Rector leads a conversation on gratitude, followed by a taste test of McLean’s best pizzas. Wear your favorite football team’s gear (pro or college) and RSVP HERE to claim a slot for pizza, drinks, or sides. Questions? Contact Greg Stayin. See you there!
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