We will gather to close out the season of Christmas and ring in Epiphany with a festive bonfire. People are encouraged to bring a piece of Christmas greenery to burn to symbolize the end of Christmastide. We will also celebrate the arrival of the Magi to Jesus with a blessing of chalk to take home to chalk our doors and bless our homes in the new year. Please join us to celebrate.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Christmas 2025
Epiphany Celebration
Sunday, January 4 after the 10:15 am Service
Caring Close Knit Crafters (CCKC)
Thursday, January 8 at 10:30 am AND 7:00 pm in Smoot Conference Room
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.
Second Saturday Choral Evensong
Sunday, January 11 at 5:00 pm
Join us for this monthly offering, led by an ensemble of twelve professional choristers, featuring music of Harold Friedell, Herbert Brewer, and John Gardner. 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. Sponsored by the Music Fund.
Women in Faith (WIF)
Tuesday, January 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Brooks Library
Come explore the symbolism of light and darkness in scripture, from the Creation Story to the New Testament—looking at ways we can brighten the dark winter months with joy and laughter. All women are welcome. Questions? Contact Susan Symington.
Fourth Sunday Study
Sunday, January 25 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.
Booklovers Discussion
Tuesday, January 27 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom
Explore the clandestine world of Cold War espionage during our next Booklovers Discussion. We will be exploring The Moscow Rules: The Extraordinary True Story of the CIA's Most Ingenious Covert Operation by former intelligence officers Antonia and Jonna Mendez. Join us via Zoom as we delve into the tactics successfully used by American spies in Moscow. For the Zoom link, please contact Nancy Simon.
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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