Sunday Worship with St. John's
Join us virtually every Sunday at 8 a.m. or 10 a.m. (details below)
Land Acknowledgement
The plaque has been installed!
We will have a dedication and day of learning whenever we can safely gather. We hope this is the beginning of meaningful relationships with our Native neighbors, a continued commitment to care for the earth, and symbol of our anti-racism work. In an irony of history this land was “free,” given by Sheriff John Gray in 1887. The cost of building the church in 1888 was $1,963.00; the plaque cost $1900. It was cast by by the Bronze Memorial Company and installed by Lopez Concrete. Expertise and wording donated by Dr. Dorene Wiese, president of the American Indian Association of Illinois. Please stop by and read about our history in your next walk around the neighborhood.
Easter Sunday
Download the Easter Sunday Bulletin.
Order homemade hot cross buns from Zoe Duncan!
Rechenka’s Eggs, an Easter story for all ages.
Easter Vigil
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The Easter Story by Brian Wildsmith, for children of all ages.
Order homemade hot cross buns from Zoe Duncan.
Our 2020 Pascal Candle
As a special treat for this year Bettina Daszczuk, who decorates all our baptismal candles, created this amazing Pascal Candle which has its debut at the Easter Vigil. This candle is lit for all the fifty days of Easter, and for every Baptism, Wedding and Funeral in the coming year. Here is an explanation of the symbols on the candle.
The Cross
Just as the cross is made out of many pieces of different shapes and colors, so is our
St. John’s community. We come from all different backgrounds and have unique talents and experiences. Even though, we are all different, when we come together, we complement each other and become one church family.
The Lamb of God
The Lamb is a symbol of Jesus Christ, who died for us, and rose from the dead. Through his death and resurrection, we are all freed from sin. When John the Baptist sees Jesus for the first time he proclaims “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). On this year’s paschal candle, the Lamb of God has no face. It is a reminder that, as Christians, we are asked to see Christ in each other.
Alpha and Omega
In the classical Greek alphabet, Alpha is the first letter, and Omega is the last letter. In the Book of Revelation (1:8) Jesus proclaims, “I am the Alpha and Omega.” Jesus is the beginning and the end of everything.
The Celtic Knot Band
Made from a single strand, the complete loops that have no start or finish are said to represent eternity. The braided design, with its many points of the strand crossing over itself, symbolizes how life and eternity are interconnected. The knotted band reminds us that our lives are connected with Jesus. When Jesus rose from the dead, we all gained eternal life through him.
Good Friday
Maundy Thursday
Bulletin for Maundy Thursday Worship
Music for Maundy Thursday
Children’s Storytime
Children of God Part I (for children under 5)
Moses in Egypt (for children over 5)
Children’s Storytime
Read along with our Rector! Click on the image to watch the YouTube video.
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for children over 5.
for children of all ages.
for children of all ages.
Cares and Concerns during a quarantine
Quarantine Self-Care
Music to feed your soul Our Organist, Mio Nakamura, has shared her music on YouTube.
Friday Noon Concerts from Fourth Presbyterian Church: You can listen live at 12:10 p.m. or afterwards at: www.bit.ly/fpcprograms.
Face masks are required in stores and outside when 6 feet distances are impossible. Please email parishoffice@stjohnschicago.com if you need a free handmade mask. Or support our parishioner Kate’s sewing business, Masks on Mars, by purchasing one from her on etsy.
Cathedral Counseling Center, a ministry partner of Episcopal Charities and Community Services, continues to provide accessible mental health care to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Services are available via a tele-health platform and sliding scale fees are available. For assistance, please call 312.252.9500, ext. 130 to speak with an intake manager.
Quarantine Care for Others
Groceries purchase and delivery needed for our refugee families. Please email parishoffice@stjohnschicago.com if you would like to be part of a schedule of deliveries.
Please take or leave non-perishable foods from our Little Free Food Pantry which is located in a shed behind the church (enter through the driveway off Byron Street).
St. John’s supports Peace House; so can you! https://www.igrowchicago.org/peace-house/
Want to help those who are unable to work or get help at this time? Give to Little Village Mutual Aid: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/littevillagemutualaid
Support Episcopal Charities During the COVID-19 pandemic, Episcopal Charities’ network of ministry partners is continuing to provide support and services including food, housing, chaplaincy and mental health care. Episcopal Charities has compiled an ongoing list of ways to help support its ministry partners. Learn more about Episcopal Charities.
Support restaurants and neighbors in need in the Irving Park neighborhood: https://iheartirvingpark.com/
Giving to St. John’s
Thank you for thinking about St. John’s during this difficult time. We are planning to continue to pay our employees and our bills so we appreciate all donations. There are four ways to give to St. John’s while we are quarantined.
This fun video shows all the ways you can give to St. John’s! Or read the details below:
- You can write a check and mail it to the office: 3857 N Kostner Ave. Chicago, IL 60641. The cost to you is the envelope and the stamp about $.51!
- If your bank offers on-line bill payment you can schedule a reoccurring payment. You just need the name and address of the church. If you have a pledge number please add it to the memo line. The bank will generate and send the checks to St. John’s. There is no fee for this.
- If you use Zelle or Quick Pay you can schedule a donation to St. John’s by using the email treasurer@stjohnschicago.com There is no fee for this.
- You can donate on our website. Click on the red “donate” button at the top of the screen and enter in your debit or credit card number. The fee is 3.95%. For example, if you donate $100 it will charge you $103.95.
If you have questions contact Lisa at parishoffice@stjohnschicago.com or call her at 773.725.9026. Thank you!