Through a generous grant from the College for Pastoral Leadership, the Rev. Andrew Moore has been working with colleagues from around the church for the last two years to study the theology and practice of joy in the wake of trauma. Come hear his reflections on this work, how cultivating joy can facilitate healing, as well as practices anyone can use to place joy at the center of their lives.
ADULTS
Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am for Sunday Forums, enriching presentations and discussion exploring our community and faith. You can also select and watch our recorded Sunday Forums.
SUNDAY FORUM:
Practicing Joy
Sunday, May 4 at 9:15 am in Shears Hall
Women in Faith (WIF)
Tuesday, May 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Brooks Library
WIF is a group of St. John’s women who meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. We have a different topic each month, usually with some thought-provoking discussion questions to stimulate curiosity and creativity. And snacks!
Our topic in May will be "Pilgrims and Pilgrimages," where those who were able to participate in the Pilgrimage to Edinburgh, Scotland can share what we learned, as well as uncover what it means to be a pilgrim right at home.
In June we will talk about our Summer Reading Plans—what books and other reading material we hope to dive into for both spiritual growth and restful pleasure. Come with your recommendations! All women are welcome! Questions? Please contact womensgroup@stjohnsmclean.org.
Day Trippers Excursion: President Lincoln's Cottage
(140 Rock Creek Church Rd, NW, Washington DC 20011)
Thursday, May 22 at 10:00 am
The Day Trippers will visit President Lincoln's Cottage, known as the "Summer White House" during Lincoln's presidency, an evocative historic Queen Anne house. From a rear window one can view the actual White House.
There are only 12 spaces for this excursion. Due to this limited number, please sign up as soon as possible. Tickets are $15 each, prepaid by sending a check (or other forms) to Tim Barwick in the Parish Office with "Lincoln Cottage" on memo line.
The group will car pool from the church parking lot at 9:00 am. There's onsite parking. The Day Trippers will bring their lunches for a picnic on the 250 acre campus. A cooler will be provided to keep your items cool.
Questions? Contact Greg Dole insert OR Deborah Page. This is the last Day Tripper tour of the 2024-25 program year.
Caring Close Knit Crafters (CCKC)
2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30 am in Smoot Conference Room
Are you a knitter, sewer, crocheter, or a crafter? Or do you have hopes to become one? Knitters, crocheters, sewers, and crafters of all sorts, gather on the 2nd Thursday of each month, sharing creative ideas and inspiration. Join them to share your gifts, to be inspired, and to inspire others. Bring a friend! Questions? Contact the Parish Office or Martha High.
KIRKS AND CATHEDRALS
A Pilgrimage to Edinburgh, Scotland, and the English Lake Country
April 30–May 9, 2025
In five days in Edinburgh, we will explore expressions of our Episcopal and Anglican faith, including historic connections to the Episcopal Church of Scotland and the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian). Our tour includes visits to museums, castles, and historic sites in Scotland and England, as well as free time to explore the treasures of the area. We will enjoy a literary landscape which inspired generations of writers, including Wordsworth, Sir Walter Scott, the Brontes, and Beatrix Potter.
- A finalized itinerary is available HERE.
- Openings available for up to 20 people.
- Estimated cost p/p: $5,000 + airfare.
- Initial refundable deposit of $1,500 p/p.
- Questions? Email
ukpilgrimage@stjohnsmclean.org.
