Upcoming Events

Outdoor Summer Schedule

The first Sundays of June, July and August we will again combine the Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. services for an outdoor, 10 a.m. service followed by the always popular potluck. The church will provide the fried chicken and drinks - bring your salads, sides, desserts and friends and family

 

Vacation Bible School - July 19-22

Plans are underway for an exciting Vacation Bible School at St. John's. Children will go on a "Prayer Safari" where they will discover new and fun ways to talk with God and Jesus.  They'll search for special places and items around and within St. John's to aid them in their quest and create souvenirs to remember their "Prayer Safari" journey. Of course, they'll play games and eat too! Please join us each night from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Any questions, please call Emily Cardwell at 879-3633.

Wednesday Evening Christian Formation

We’re beginning a new Bible study this Wednesday at 6:30—The Book of Ruth.  Ruth had a rather revolutionary message for Israel at a crucial time in their history.  That message—receiving the foreigner—has crucial significance in our culture now, when fear of the stranger and the foreigner runs very high.

I hope you’ll take a gander at Ruth chapter 1 (not required for participation, of course), come Wednesday to the healing service at 5:30 and the covered dish at 6 (bring something to add to the pot if you can) and stay for Bible study from 6:30-7:30.

We recently completed a Wednesday Bible study on Matthew 5-7, Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.  Toward the end, we took a survey of the twenty or so participants and they chose Ruth as the focal book for the summer.  Mark’s Gospel was a close second, so perhaps we can talk about that for the fall.

5:30 PM Unction & Holy Eucharist

6:00 PM Pot Luck

6:30 PM Christian Formation

Community Garden Update

You may have noticed that a bit of the garden seems to be behind the rest of the garden.  Late in June, parts of the garden were replanted because the mulch that had been used was found to have traces of 2,4,d herbicide.  According to the manufacuterer, the ground needed to be tilled and allowed to sit for a few days to allow the sun to break down the product.  This work was completed and those portions of the garden which had been mulched were replanted.

Community Garden Work Days
Wednesdays at 4 PM and
Saturdays at 10 AM

 

Lutes & Lyres

 

Wednesday Morning Bible Study

The Wednesday Morning Bible Study Group will begin a new study on the parables of Jesus starting May 5.  Morning Prayer is at 10 a.m. in the Chapel (optional) and discussions begin at 10:30 and go for an hour.  Father David Perkins will be joining us for at least our first few sessions.  Come and join the group!

Friends of Music at St. John’s

A new organization has been formed called the Friends of Music at St. John’s. The purpose of this organization is to join St. John’s to the local arts scene by becoming a venue for special music performances and bringing music artists to Versailles who perform in several styles of music.

In order to support the individual concerts and the series as a whole as well as bring in quality artists, we have several giving categories: Contributor: $50 Benefactor: $100 (includes 2 free tickets) Gaurentor: $250 (includes 4 free tickets) Angel: $500 (includes 6 free tickets). Checks should be made payable to St. John’s Episcopal Church with Friends of Music written on the memo line. Donations for this new program do not support the regular music program of the church, and the Friends of Music series is not supported financially by the parish. This will be a self-supporting program for the community. Please direct any questions about the series, financial support, or how you might become involved to Stephen Leist (338-9361) at the church.