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Worship with St. John’s

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The First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 3, 2023

Photo by Jennifer Grant,
from All Souls Episcopal Church, Berkeley, California.

Join us for worship at 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.

Download the bulletin for Sunday, December 3, 2023.

For In Person Worship: The nursery is open from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Please stay for coffee hour.

For Online Worship: Join any service via Zoom Meeting ID: 882 2966 1337 Passcode: 3857 By phone: call 312.626.6799. Enter the Meeting ID and #. Enter the Password and #. OR Watch on Facebook live on our public page. 

Worship with St. John’s

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Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Art by Scott Gustafson.

Ash Wednesday Worship at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Download the bulletin for 5:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday.
Download the bulletin for 7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday.

For In Person Worship Masks are optional. Childcare provided at both services.

For Online Worship Join with the Zoom link. Meeting ID: 812 9424 2540 Password: Ashes By phone: call 312.626.6799. Enter the Meeting ID and #. Enter the Password and #. OR Watch on Facebook live on our public page.

A COVID Christmas

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The word was made flesh and dwelt among us – full of grace and truth.

Ready and waiting for the Christ Child.
The voice of the organ strengthens our voices,
Reading the story, with the images of those online surrounding us.
Silent Night, Holy Night
Joe Lill, trumpet and Mio Nakamura, piano. Thank you to all our musicians!
The Peace Light from Bethlehem shines over the Light of the World.
Here come the kings!

Holy Week 2021

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art by Brad Gehrig

Children’s Holy Week Wednesday, March 31, 6:00 p.m. This year we will eat dinner together online with interactive stories about Holy Week. Join us on Zoom. Meeting ID: 836 9059 6525 Passcode: 3857
Download the bulletin.

Maundy Thursday, Thursday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. online and in person. Up to 25 people (masked) are invited to be present for this service, which will include communion. Please sign up here to come in person. The Holy Sacrament and will be reserved in the Memorial Garden. You are welcome to go there to pray anytime between 9 pm Thursday and 11 am on Good Friday. Join via Zoom Phone: 312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 833 4289 2337 Passcode: 3857
Download the bulletin. Listen to the music in advance! Prelude, Offertory, Sanctus, Fraction, Communion, Adoration, and Hymn.

Good Friday, April 2
12:00 p.m. In person (masked), walking the Stations of the Cross in the neighborhood. Meet in front of the church at 3857 N Kostner Ave.
7:30 p.m. Join via Zoom Phone: 312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 853 0196 9847 Passcode: 3857
Download the bulletin. Listen to the music in advance! Sermon Hymn, Offertory Hymn, Closing Hymn.

Easter Vigil, April 3
7:30 p.m. Join us in the garden for the lighting of the new fire, which will also be online. The remainder of the service will be online. Join via Zoom Phone: 312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 847 4317 3287 Passcode: 3857
Download the bulletin. Listen to the music in advance! Psalm, Hymn, Hymn, Hymn, Hymn, The Chord, Recessional, Postlude.

Easter Sunday, April 4
One new link for ALL Easter Sunday services. Join at any of these times. Phone: 312.626.6799 Meeting ID: 882 2966 1337 Passcode: 3857
Download the Easter bulletin. Listen to the music in advance! Prelude, Song of Praise, Psalm, Recessional, Postlude. Communion service music: Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation, Communion Hymn, Communion Hymn.

8:00 a.m. Worship online.
At 9:00 a.m. communion will be celebrated online and with up to 25 persons present for this 15 minute service. Please sign up here to come in person.

WHAT? AN EASTER EGG HUNT FOR THE KIDS? OF COURSE! Join us in the garden at 9:15 a.m. with an empty basket. Kids (wearing masks) will search for empty eggs to exchange for treats (candy, non-candy, peanut free options available!) 

10:00 a.m. Worship online.
At 11:00 a.m. communion will be celebrated online and with up to 25 persons (masked) present for this 15 minute service. Please sign up here to come in person.

Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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Walk-by-Ashes

You are welcome to come to the front door of the church (3857 N. Kostner Ave.) and receive ashes on Wednesday, February 17 between these times:

7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Please wear a mask. Those imposing ashes will wear masks and face shields.

You may also pick up ashes from the St. John’s Garden on Sunday, February 14 between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. so that you can impose them yourself during our online worship.

Online Ash Wednesday Worship

Download the bulletin for Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Listen to the music in advance!
Prelude, Offertory, Recessional, and Postlude.

Wednesday, February 17 at

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. via Zoom (Meeting ID: 872 3117 9863 Passcode: 3857)
and
7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. via Zoom (Meeting ID: 847 9465 6906 Passcode: 3857)

Or watch on Facebook Live.

Guest Preacher Sunday, September 27

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The Rev. Canon Robert Two Bulls

Click this link to hear his sermon.

The Rev. Canon Robert Two Bulls  (Oglala Lakota), Missioner for The Department of Indian Work and Multicultural Ministries for the Episcopal Church in Minnesota.

“I was born in Rapid City, SD and spent much of my first two decades of life off and on the Pine Ridge Reservation. I am an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Oyate. My wife Ritchie is from Augusta, Georgia and her kin hail from both Virginia and NE Georgia. We were married in 1990 in Washington, D.C. She is an Art Therapist. We have two children. Our son Grant graduated from college a year ago and is a Circle of Beloved community member in north Minneapolis. Our daughter Reed currently resides with relatives in SD. Reed is an aspiring singer and painter. Over the past thirty years I have lived, studied and worked on both coasts (DC/NYC/LA) and now reside in the Minneapolis, MN. I was ordained the priesthood in January of 2001. The work I have done since the 80’s has been primarily within the Episcopal Church with emphasis on Indigenous communities. Many of my interests and hobbies relate to my identity as a visual artist. I have a deep interest in exploration of the intersection of Art and Spirituality. In the Spring of 2018 I spent my sabbatical at that intersection. I love to read on topics that range widely and I like to be informed. I write creatively, when the spirit moves me. Music is a great passion for me, leading me to begin learning, in recent years, how to play the electric guitar. I like being outdoors walking whether it be in the city or country. And I’m always up for a new adventure.”

Download the bulletin for Sunday, September 27.
Listen to the Prelude and Postlude.

Easter Vigil

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Download the Easter Vigil Bulletin.

The Easter Story by Brian Wildsmith, for children of all ages.

Order homemade hot cross buns from Zoe Duncan.

Pascal Candle created by Bettina Daszczuk

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.