Sunday, March 31, 11:00 a.m. 

Requiem by Maurice Duruflé 

The St. John's Choir and the Ars Nova String Ensemble will join forces to perform the sublime Requiem by Maurice Duruflé in the context of liturgy.

ALL CALL for children and youth visual artists and/or poets.

Help make known the gifts of the children of St. John's by supporting their creativity!

Through April 14, 10:10-10:45 a.m.

Choir Room, 4th Floor, Parish House

Youth ages 11+ are invited to meet for an informal gathering time. This will include simple prayer, a cappella singing led by youth parish choir singers, and eating breakfast together. If you play an instrument, feel free to bring it to this gathering. We will
also have access to a piano and percussion instruments. No musical expertise needed. Facilitated by Sara Josey and Savannah Ponder.

For more information, contact Savannah Ponder , Assistant for Ministries to Children, Youth, and Families.

Parish House Second Floor, 10:10-10:45 am (during Speaker Series)

Children with or without prior music experience are welcome.
Join us for an engaging formation experience taught by a
professional music educator. Children will learn stories of faith
through song and will grow in their sense of belonging in the
family of God. Ages 3+ are welcome to join independently.
Infants to age 3 may join with a parent/guardian. Breakfast
snacks will be served before Church School begins at 10:45
a.m. All activities will take place on the second floor of the
Parish House.

For more information, contact Savannah Ponder, Assistant for Ministries to Children, Youth, and Families.

 April 3 and April 10

St. John's will continue to offer Prayer That Goes Deeper: A Short Course in the Practice of Prayer on April 3 and April 10. Participants will meet at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments. The evening will conclude by 8:00 p.m. The Rev. Bruce McPherson, St. John's Interim Rector, and the Rev. Andy Olivo, St. John's Assistant Rector, will lead these last two sessions. Sign up to attend here.

April 3 - Praying with Icons with Fr. McPherson

April 10 - Ignatian Prayer with Fr. Olivo

The funeral service for Ellen Parke is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 at 1:30 p.m. A reception will follow in the Togo West Parlor.

12:10-12:45 p.m. in the Nave

Music for Percussion and Organ with 

percussionist Tom Maloy and organist Michael Lodico 

Tom Maloy and Michael Lodico will perform music for marimba and

organ by Bach and Nico Muhly, and a suite of seldom-heard Sousa marches for snare drum and organ.  Please consider joining us during your lunch break on the First Wednesdays of the month, through June, and bring a friend. See full season details on the church website . Each concert is ticketless, free of charge, and held in the nave of our historic church.

Join the young adults Latrobe Fellowship for our monthly First Wednesday celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 7:00 p.m. After the service we will enjoy dinner while learning about the history of St. John's Church with a walking tour of the historic nave and parish house. $10 suggested donation. All are welcome! Please contact the Rev. Andy Olivo with questions.

Our "Orchestra in Residence," the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra (ANCO) will perform the second of their two season concerts. The 90-minute program will include Fauré's Masques et bergamasques, Britten's Rejoice in the Lamb with the St. John's Choir, and Haydn's Symphony No. 101 "The Clock." The program engages themes of innocence, wonder, and the passage of time. ANCO is an innovative 30-member ensemble that performs as a full orchestra without a conductor using chamber music techniques. 

Tickets are available for $20 for general admission and $5 for students at the door or via ancoselfconducted.org. For St. John's parishioners and friends, three tickets for the price of two are available through the music office. Contact Michael Lodico for purchase.

Saturday, April 27, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pre-Build Date: Saturday, April 20, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more than 20 years as part of our Outreach mission, St.
John's has been participating in National Rebuilding Together days by making repairs and improvements to homes in Southeast Washington, DC. Work activities this year will include general repairs, cleaning, drywall repair, and painting. No experience is necessary. Please note the strict  requirement that volunteers must be at least fifteen years of  age. Five volunteers are needed for April 20, 2019 and 10  volunteers for April 27, 2019. We will have most of the tools, gloves, masks, etc. that volunteers will need. You may bring your own tools, e.g., saws, and drills. Lunch will be provided to volunteers. The homeowner's address and directions will be provided to those who volunteer. 

A waiver form must be completed online prior to arriving at the site:

To volunteer, please contact Chris Gardner, the team captain (phone: 804-761-4349) or  the Rev. Andy Olivo or (phone: 202-347-8766).

William "Pete" Burgess will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons (transitional) by the Rt. Rev. Russell Kendrick, IV Bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, on Saturday, April 27 at All Saints Church in Mobile, AL. We  have been blessed to have Pete with us as Seminarian this past year and look forward to welcoming him in May as the Rev.  Pete Burgess.

- St. John's Care of Creation Group

Parishioners continue to host fellowship opportunities on a neighborhood basis and also events open to all parishioners. These events may be potluck suppers, brunches, cocktail parties, happy hours at local restaurants, picnics, or wherever our creativity leads us.  If you are interested in participating by hosting or organizing an event, please contact Holly Sukenik.