Mustard Seed Mural
Created by the children of St. John’s in the Atrium, this mural depicts the parable of the mustard seed. “The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the garden; it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches” (Luke 13:18).
Sunday School Classes for Children
Children’s Sunday School classes are in full swing this Sunday. The Primary Class (grades K-3) meets in the Atrium. The Intermediate Class (grades 4-6) meets in the Education Wing. The Middle School class meets with Mrs. Knoll in the small classroom near the parish office. All classes begin at 9:00 a.m.
New Music Director: Michael Soto
We welcome Michael Soto as the new Director of Music at St. John’s. He has served in various church music ministries most of his life. He has degrees in Organ Performance, Linguistics and French, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. He will be at the 10:00 service this Sunday and will formally begin as Director of Music next Sunday, September 30.
Adult Class on Sundays: Einstein’s God – Science, Faith and the Life of Wonder
The Living Faithfully adult class continues this Sunday, September 23, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in Classroom 4 in the Education Wing. This fall the class will draw upon small group discussion materials based upon the public radio program Krista Tippett on Being. The program explores ethics, spirituality and basic questions of meaning and purpose within the context of our daily lives. This fall’s discussions will center on science, faith and the life of wonder.
Yarn Ministry
The yarn ministry will be meeting for the start of the fall season on Monday, October 1, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Guild Room.
Vestry Minutes Online
The minutes of the August meeting of the vestry are now available online on this blog. Click the "Vestry Minutes" label. Minutes are posted after they are approved by the vestry.
The Blessing of the Animals: October 7
The annual blessing of the animals will take place Sunday, October 7, at the outdoor altar, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
