SPECIAL  EVENTS

Third Sunday Supper Church

Sunday, January 18 at 5:00 pm in Shears Hall

Join us 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 HERE so we know you’re coming. Everyone is welcome, even without an RSVP! We can’t wait to see you!

JANUARY DRIVE OF THE MONTH:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Monday, January 19

St. John’s is offering two opportunities to serve God in our community:


9:00 am–Noon at SHARE, 1367 Chain Bridge Road, McLean - Parishioners high school and older are invited to SHARE to help assemble shelves and move the contents from the school supply room in the basement to the new room upstairs. We'll also sort and stock food donations in the food pantry. Please sign up HERE.


10:30–Noon in Shears Hall - Parishioners of all ages are invited to help assemble Blessing Bags to donate to The Lamb Center. Blessing Bags will also be given to a local church operating a Hypothermia Center in February. Please see the list of needed items HERE. Please sign up HERE to donate items as well as join in assembling the bags.

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.

Series Syllabus

Youth Group Movie Night

Sunday, January 25 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in Shears Hall

We’re transforming Shears Hall into our own private cinema. The best part? You decide the feature film. We’ll have a shortlist ready—you just bring your vote. Dinner is on us, so come hungry! Open to students in Grades 5–12. Lights, camera, action—see you there.

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.

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Concert: Tenet Vocal Artists

Saturday, February 7 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm

Experience deeply expressive Baroque music as the renowned TENET Vocal Artists of New York City return to perform at St. John’s. Step into the world of heart-wrenching dissonances, quick wit, and lush poetry as TENET brings the music of Claudio Monteverdi and Barbara Strozzi to life with a varied program of solos, duets, and trios for voices and continuo. Tickets available HERE: $20 ($10 for students). NOTE: Tickets are available at the door, but easier to pre-purchase online.

Caring Close Knit Crafters (CCKC)

Thursday, February 12 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.

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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