Parish Life
St. John’s offers many opportunities for engagement. Parishioners are invited to actively participate in the various activities that resonate as part of our culture.
Hospitality is a hallmark of St. John’s. Throughout the year one is invited to share warmth and refreshment with others. Whether it is at coffee hour after church services or being part of the “renowned receptions” after a concert, the food and fellowship helps make any event more complete. St. John’s is always pleased to plan events which include food and fellowship.
The Concert Series Concert Series 2011-12
St. John’s music director, Mr. Thomas Secor plans an annual series of concerts which are held in the church. Each year we have musicians and/or entertainers share their talents with our community. These concerts are free to the public and represent a variety of music. Four to six concerts are planned each year with local, regional, and occasionally international talent. St. John’s Hospitality group hosts a reception following each concert. These special events are an important part of parish life and are a mainstay of our programming.
Work Days – Men’s Club – Special events
St. John’s periodically plans special work days which are designed to provide opportunities for fellowship, general maintenance, and refreshment. The Men’s club sponsors the Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper along with assisting each year in the plans for the Parish Picnic. St. John’s holds two rummage sales each year one in the fall and one in the spring. We celebrate St. Nicholas Day each year with the church school children. Periodically special events are planned to celebrate milestones or special occasions. More recent celebrations have included the 175th Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist Church and the Ever Forward in Christ Brunch held in our parish hall in the Fall of 2010.
Other events that St. John’s plans each year include the Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, Christmas and Valentine Cookie Sales, and Kringle Sales during the spring and fall.
How one can be involved in Parish Life at St. John’s?
Hospitality is a hallmark of St. John’s. Throughout the year one is invited to share warmth and refreshment with others. Whether it is at coffee hour after church services or being part of the “renowned receptions” after a concert, the food and fellowship helps make any event more complete. St. John’s is always pleased to plan events which include food and fellowship.
The Concert Series Concert Series 2011-12
St. John’s music director, Mr. Thomas Secor plans an annual series of concerts which are held in the church. Each year we have musicians and/or entertainers share their talents with our community. These concerts are free to the public and represent a variety of music. Four to six concerts are planned each year with local, regional, and occasionally international talent. St. John’s Hospitality group hosts a reception following each concert. These special events are an important part of parish life and are a mainstay of our programming. Work Days – Men’s Club – Special events
St. John’s periodically plans special work days which are designed to provide opportunities for fellowship, general maintenance, and refreshment. The Men’s club sponsors the Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper along with assisting each year in the plans for the Parish Picnic. St. John’s holds two rummage sales each year one in the fall and one in the spring. We celebrate St. Nicholas Day each year with the church school children. Periodically special events are planned to celebrate milestones or special occasions. More recent celebrations have included the 175th Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist Church and the Ever Forward in Christ Brunch held in our parish hall in the Fall of 2010. Other events that St. John’s plans each year include the Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, Christmas and Valentine Cookie Sales, and Kringle Sales during the spring and fall. How one can be involved in Parish Life at St. John’s?
- Men’s Club: This group is loosely organized and meets periodically for Saturday morning breakfast. In addition the men’s club plans work days and assists in other church projects. Contact person for this ministry is Todd Sheetz.
- Hospitality Guild: This group helps out with coffee hour after Sunday services as well as planning receptions for each of several concerts St. John’s hosts throughout the year. They also help out in planning special events that the church may host on occasion. The contact person for this ministry is Lillian Hensley.
- Communication: This group of people helps to maintain channels of communication within the church. This includes putting together and distributing the monthly newsletter, assisting e-bulletins and web-page maintenance, etc.
- Youth Group: This group of people is dedicated to providing support to needy people. Projects such as helping in the rebuilding efforts in New Orleans since the hurricane. These mission trips are always under adult supervision.
