SPECIAL EVENTS
Sunday, May 3 at the 10:15 am Service
We are honored to welcome the Right Reverend Mark A. Bourlakas, Assistant Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, who will preach and confirm three youth and one adult during our 10:15 am service.
Before the service, Bishop Bourlakas will take questions at 9:15 am in Shears Hall.
On May 3, immediately following the 10:15 am service, please join us in Shears Hall for a joyful reception to welcome our visiting Bishop and celebrate our confirmands! All are welcome!
To make this celebration special, please bring a sweet or savory treat to share. SIGN UP HERE to help us coordinate. Please drop off items in Shears Hall before the 10:15 am service.
CELEBRATE THE SEASON'S END WITH US
Sunday, May 10 at 5:00 pm
Join us for the final Second Sunday Choral Evensong of our inaugural season, led by the St. John’s Choir, and featuring music of Henry Loosemore, Katherine Webb, T. Tertius Noble, and Zachary Wadsworth. Choral Evensong, a contemplative liturgy, is one of the treasures of the Anglican tradition. At this service, the congregation participates mostly by allowing the clergy and choir to speak and sing on its behalf. Many find this frees them, in a busy world, to offer to God their own thoughts and prayers. A reception with light refreshments follows in Shears Hall. Bring a friend!
RESERVE BY MAY 5
Tuesday, May 12
Join us for a step back in time at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site located just off Route 7. Spaces are available for the guided tour which includes a miller grinding demonstration. We’ll meet there at 11:15 for the 11:30 am tour. Ample parking is available.
An a la carte lunch will follow at the nearby Dante Ristorante located in the historic Leigh House Victorian mansion. If you do not plan to stay for lunch, please notify Greg Dole or Deborah Page in advance. To reserve your spot, send your $8 payment to Tim Barwick with “Mill” on your check’s memo line.
Tuesday, May 12 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Brooks Library
Join the Women in Faith group for an evening of “stories designed to inspire and challenge our spirits.” This is our final gathering before summer break (we’ll return on September 8), so come enjoy some wonderful fellowship. All women are welcome—we’d love to see you there! Questions? Please contact Susan Symington or the Parish Office.
Thursday, May 14 at 10:30 am AND 7:00 pm 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.
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, May 15 at 7:30 pm
The Roseland String Quartet warmly invites you to its second benefit concert at St. John’s. This special evening is presented in support of the SHARE of McLean, which serves local families in need.
Admission is free, and all donations will directly benefit SHARE’s vital work in our community. All are invited to gather in the sanctuary beforehand for light refreshments beginning at 7:00 pm.
The program will feature classical works by Giacomo Puccini, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Bedřich Smetana.
Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 am to noon
Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 pm (overflow date)
St. John's Church is transforming our grounds with a vibrant wildflower garden, and we need your help to bring it to life! Our designers at My Home Park are shipping our native plants in two phases, and it is “All Hands On Deck” to get these arrivals in the ground as soon as possible.
Please wear sturdy boots and a hat, and bring your own gloves, trowels, shovels, rakes, or hoes, along with sunblock and bug spray. Can’t make these specific planting dates? We will have future opportunities for watering and weeding. Thank you for helping make our church grounds beautiful. Questions? Please contact
Deborah Page.
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, May 17 following the 10:15 am Service
Stay after church and join us outside for a sweet treat! Build your own Sundae at our Ice Cream Sundae Bar catered by Ben & Jerry’s! Delicious flavors and toppings will be offered. Everyone can create their own masterpiece! There’ll also be a Moon Bounce for kids. Bring your own camp chairs and blankets—we will provide a few extras. All are welcome.
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, June 7 at 1:00 pm
Join us for our final youth group event! We’re wrapping up the school year with mini golf at Perch Putt at the Capital One Center! It’s going to be a great afternoon of fun for our 5th–12th graders. Please sign up HERE.
Parents, don't miss out! While the kids play, we encourage you to stick around and enjoy the other awesome amenities on the rooftop.
The St. John’s Young Adults group is organizing activities for the program year. Please CLICK HERE to add your contact information. We will send out monthly invitations for events. Questions? Contact us HERE.
6715 GEORGETOWN PIKE, MCLEAN, VIRGINIA 22101 | (703) 356-4902
A Parish in
The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
