"Friendship is the purest love." People often associate February with romantic love, but we will be diving into the joy of loving friendships—especially those with other women. Come explore biblical friends, your experiences with friendship, plus how we find and make new friends. All women are welcome. Bring a friend! Questions? Please contact the Parish Office.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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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.
Second Sunday Choral Evensong
Sunday, February 8 at 5:00 pm
Join us for this monthly offering, led by an ensemble of twelve professional choristers, featuring music of Amy Beach, Martin Neary, and Herbert Howells. 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 special Super Bowl-themed reception follows in Shears Hall. Sponsored by the Music Fund.
On February 8, toss your dinner in the crockpot and come to church! A special Super Bowl-themed reception follows in Shears Hall. To-go boxes are available for those heading home for the game
Women in Faith (WIF)
Tuesday, February 10 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Brooks Library
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? Please contact the Parish Office.
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Jazz Sunday & Pancake Brunch
Sunday, February 15
Come celebrate the last Sunday before Lent at our New Orleans-style musical celebration at the 10:15 am service—featuring the St. John’s Jazz Ensemble. Additionally, there’ll be two opportunities to enjoy a delicious pancake and sausage brunch in Shears Hall, prepared by St. John’s Youth (9:00 am and after the 10:15 am service). Reserve your Jazz Sunday Pancake Brunch seats HERE ($5 per person, $20 per family)!
We will need lots of help from youth and parents to cook, serve, and clean. Please consider signing up to volunteer for a shift or two.
Third Sunday Supper Church
Sunday, February 15 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!
St. John's Young Adults 2026 Olympics Watch Party
Saturday, February 21 from 7:30 to 10:00 pm in Shears Hall
Come catch the action and witness some winter magic when the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics reaches its peak with massive medal events! NOTE: We are working on childcare and will communicate those details closer to the event. Learn more and RSVP HERE.
Landscape Improvement Working Group
Sunday, February 22 at Noon in Smoot Conference Room
Spring is upon us. Have you toured the new garden extension of the Woodland Chapel? The new space runs along Douglass Drive. This extension is in the beginning stages. A wildflower area will be incorporated in the northern corner. The Working Group is inviting you, members of the congregation, who are gardeners and are interested to join us. Subjects to be discussed are new plant selections, placement, design ideas, irrigation, and maintenance. Please join to sow some great ides. Questions? Please contact Deborah Page.
Fourth Sunday Study
Sunday, February 22 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.
Men in Faith: Chili Cook-Off
Monday, February 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Greg Stayin’s House
It’s been a cold winter, but we’re bringing the heat to melt the frost! Calling all Men in Faith cooks to bring their special recipe—Texas red, white, veggie, or Cincinnati-style—to share. Bring a pot and help us fight the freeze. Please RSVP HERE and let us know what you can bring to share.
Booklovers Discussion
Tuesday, February 24 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom
Join us for a discussion of Harlem Shuffle. Award-winning author Colson Whitehead set his 2022 novel in 1960’s New York City. The story of a small business owner in Harlem explores issues of ambition and morality, race and power, family and loyalty, all in the context of a crime novel.. For the Zoom link, please contact Nancy Simon.
- Mar. 26 - Last Orders by Graham Swift
- Apr. 28 - Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
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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