SPECIAL EVENTS
THIS SUMMER
Summer Sundays at 9:00 am in the Woodland Chapel
This summer, join us every Sunday at 9:00 am for a refreshing, 15-minute outdoor service featuring prayer, scripture, and a brief homily.
Experience worship surrounded by nature at our Woodland Chapel (off Douglass Drive). Please dress comfortably and bring sun/element protection. Parking is available at the back of the church.
Our outdoor Woodland Chapel offers a unique setting for worship, surrounded by natural beauty. Click map to enlarge.
Summer Bible Study returns this year, offering a 9-week, in-depth exploration of
Paul's Letter to the Romans. We will utilize the
Yale Bible Study series Romans to guide our discussions. No prior preparation is necessary. Participants are welcome to join in person or via Zoom.
Learn more.
2nd Thursday of the month at 10:30 am in Smoot Conference Room
(NEXT OPPORTUNITY IS AUGUST 13)
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.
Sunday, August 23 at the 10:15 am Service
Save the date and bring your backpacks or schoolbags to the 10:15 am service. Don’t carry a backpack or schoolbag? You don’t need one to be blessed! Come receive a blessing for the start of your school year!
When: Sunday, August 23 at 6:00 pm
Where: Home of parishioner Alex Dean
Come connect with other men in our community as we enjoy fellowship, food, and faith together. Please RSVP HERE. All men are welcome.
When: Sunday, August 30 at 6:00 pm
Where: Home of parishioner Gail Kee
Join us for an evening of food and fellowship honoring Susan Symington, leader for two years, hosted by Gail Kee, Katherine Haskell, Molly Nesline, and Catherine Marzin. Please RSVP HERE. All women are welcome.
SAVE THE DATE
On September 13 after the 10:15 am service, come for a festive picnic in Shears Hall and on the back lawn to celebrate the start of the program year. Invite friends! Fried chicken and assorted beverages will be provided.
We need your help to make the picnic a success! Please volunteer! Contact Katherine Haskell.
Sunday, September 20 from 9:15 to 10:00 am in Shears Hall
We’ll begin a series exploring prayer and worship. A core element of Episcopal theology is Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi—what we pray, we believe. What are ways we approach prayer as individuals and as a community and how do they impact our relationship with God?
SPECIAL NOTE: Please join us in the Community Room at 9:15 am on Kickoff Sunday, September 13 for a conversation about the year ahead in Adult Forum.
Wednesday, September 23 from Noon to 1:00 pm
The Book of Judges is a fascinating and sometimes challenging collection of stories of the individuals God calls to lead the people of Israel in difficult times between the end of the Exodus and the anointing of the first kings of Israel.
For four weeks, we’ll look at these remarkable individuals and what we can learn from their stories. Following this, we’ll explore the Gospel of Mark together.
Thursday, September 17
Join us for a 10:30 am guided tour of Sully Historic Site, the Lee family home begun in 1794 and returned to its colonial appearance. It spans many generations of this influential Virginia family. Built by slaves, the home and some outbuildings remain onsite. A guide will spend an hour recounting all of these lives. Following the tour, we will gather for a casual lunch at Bonefish Grill on Route 50. To reserve your spot on the tour, please send $8 to the Church Office with "Day Trippers - Sully" on the memo line. To secure your seat at lunch, please contact Deborah Page.
Beginning Sunday, September 27 from 9:10 to 10:00 am
Join us every 4th Sunday in person AND on Zoom as we explore the ways the music we sing helps enhance our understanding of scripture and deepens the meaning of our worship through the seasons of the church year. Led by parishioners, these flexible sessions welcome you to drop in for any or all discussions.
Beginning Sunday, October 4 at 5:00 pm in Shears Hall
Jesus often gathered his followers over a meal, and He promised to be with us when we do the same. Join us every 1st Sunday in Shears Hall as we share a simple meal, enjoy each other’s company, engage in conversation about scripture and our daily lives, and share communion in a unique way.
Would you be willing to help with cooking, setup, cleanup, or support in any way? Please contact Sally Benton.
Beginning Sunday, October 11 at 5:00 pm
Join us every 2nd Sunday as we continue building a strong community around this high-quality musical and liturgical tradition, led by our area’s finest professional singers, and sponsored by the Music Fund.
Would you be willing to join the team organizing Evensong receptions? Please contact Karl Robson.
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
