CCKC is expanding hours to enable working folks to enjoy the fun and fellowship while working on projects like knitting, crocheting, needlepointing, painting, and mending. In addition to our regular group meeting at 10:30 am on the second Thursday of each month we’re introducing a second opportunity at 7:00 pm. We hope you will mark your calendar and join us. Bring a friend! Questions? Contact the Parish Office or Martha High.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Caring Close Knit Crafters (CCKC)
Thursday, November 13 at 10:30 am AND 7:00 pm in Smoot Conference Room
Third Sunday Supper Church
Sunday, November 16 at 5:00 pm in Shears Hall
Let’s gather around the table! Supper Church offers a chance to share a simple meal, enjoy each other's company, explore scripture’s relevance to our lives, and partake in communion in a unique way. A $5 per person suggested donation ($20 family max) is appreciated for dinner. Please RSVP below so we know you're coming.
Booklovers Discussion
Thursday, November 20 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom
Join us as we return to the Irish town of Faha during the Advent season of 1962 in Niall Williams’ novel Time of the Child. Lives are turned upside down when an abandoned child is discovered at the local church. Please contact. For questions or the Zoom link, contact the Parish Office or Nancy Simon.
Fourth Sunday Study
Sunday, November 23 from 9:10 to 10:00 am; In Person in Smoot Conference Room AND on Zoom
Join us for a this formation offering on the fourth Sunday of the month. Led by parishioners and using resources from the Yale Bible Study series, Women in the Bible will “shed new light on familiar characters like Mary Magdalene, Sarah, and others who are less well known to many Bible readers.” There is no required preparation, and you are welcome to attend any or all of the discussions. If you would like to join on Zoom, please watch your Wednesday email, or contact the Parish Office.
On November 23, a week before Advent, we will focus on Mary Mother of Jesus and Mary Magdalene.
Rector's St. Nicholas Luncheon
Thursday, December 11 at Noon in Shears Hall Hall
In the spirit of the season and St. Nicholas Day the Rector and staff invite parishioners to come for a festive holiday luncheon. Retirees and those young-at-heart are especially welcome, as we give thanks for the wisdom and many years of loving devotion to this parish. Let us know by November 30 if you can join us. Please RSVP with food allergies to Pamela Fox.
Additionally, we’ll be collecting a thank offering for SHARE.
DAYTRIPPERS EXCURSION
The People's House: A White House Experience
Wednesday, December 17
In celebration of the Christmas Holiday, 14 Day Trippers will visit The People's House, located catty-corner from the Old Executive Office building in Washington D.C. The Experience has displays of White House history. Through these innovative exhibits, objects, and interactive media, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the White House's role in American history.
Operated by the White House Historical Association, a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy with a mission to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the rich history of America’s Executive Mansion. An average of 60–90 minutes are needed to view the exhibits. Take a seat behind the Resolute Desk in this full-scale replica of the Oval Office, furnished with reproductions of the art, objects, and furniture that adorn the president’s office.
Lunch following can be reserved at the nearby Old Ebbitt Grill if group is interested. By sending to Tim Barwick the $15 fee you will reserve your place; include white house on the memo line. For questions, please email thepeopleshouse@whha.org.
Are you in your 20s, 30s, or 40s? 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.
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