As part of our Advent adult formation offerings, St. John’s parishioner Don Durand has graciously offered to share reflections from his recent mission trip to Puerto Rico this Sunday, December 9. All are invited to join Don in the All Purpose Room at 9:15 a.m. as he discusses the work he undertook with our brothers…
Excitement is building as we prepare to welcome newcomers and long-timers to Christmas celebrations in our beautifully renovated, fully accessible church! Join the Property Committee and fellow parishioners to add some “spit and polish” this Saturday, December 8 from 9 a.m. to noon for our Christmas Clean-up. This is always a fun morning for the…
The following statement from Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is in tribute to Former President George Herbert Walker Bush. With a grateful nation, and many around the world, we of the Episcopal Church give thanks to God, the source of life and love, for the life, the public and private witness of President George…
We are collecting gift cards and letters of encouragement to send to our St. John’s college students as they prepare for finals. If you would like to participate, please give cards to Karen DiPace or Mary Ellen Kilp by Sunday, December 2. Suggested $10-$20 gift cards: Amazon, Target, coffee or food chains. Our students: Aiden…
The newest issue of the Messenger is here! To view it, click here: December 2018 Messenger To view the church calendar, click here.
It’s a holiday tradition at St. John’s. Order beautiful holiday greens, wreaths and poinsettias from our Journey to Adulthood youth. Orders due by Sunday, November 18 for delivery on Dec. 2. Visit the youth table in the Parish Hall to order. Choose from a wide variety of items supplied by Good Harvest Farms and Greenhouse…
All are encouraged to attend St. John’s 165th Parish Meeting, Sunday, November 11 from 9:15 to 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. The agenda for the meeting includes reports on:’ Parish finances Capital campaign Search committee efforts to find a permanent rector The most important item of the agenda is the election of candidates for St. John’s…
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 W. Chestnut Street, Lancaster, invites parishioners and the community to a quiet place for reflection amidst the “noise” of the mid-term election. The doors of the church’s sanctuary will be open on Election Eve, November 5, 5-8 p.m., and Election Day, November 6, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. for anyone desiring space for reflection,…
In sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ, I share with you the news of the death of Gray Sellers, beloved husband of Ellen Sellers and longtime beloved member of St John’s. Gray died peacefully after receiving last rites on Sunday October 28th early in the morning. A service…
The newest issue of the Messenger is here! To view it, click here: November 2018 Messenger To view the church calendar, click here.