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After more than a year, the Parish House renovation is nearing completion. We are all excited to
be returning to normal operation in the updated space that has been the center of our operations
for generations. While we think that everything is organized and planned out, there will in all
likelihood be some interruptions in Parish operations.
We want you to be aware of the timing of our return, as we understand it today.
- Sunday, October 14: The Speaker Series will resume. On this day, the speakers will be the Rev. Dr. Luis León, former Rector of St. John's Church, with Sharon Park and Chase Rynd, co-chairs of the committee to revitalize the Parish House. They will rededicate the Parish House and lead a discussion of the work that has been undertaken.
- Sunday, October 21: Sunday School will resume on the Second Floor of the Parish House. The Nursery will continue to be at the Hay-Adams until the end of the month.
- At 5:00 p.m.: Parlor Series Inaugural Concert with the Ars Nova Chamber Ensemble performing Mozart's Clarinet Quintet. Parlor Series concerts are ticketless and free, and include an hour of entertainment.
We are grateful to so many who have contributed to the successful completion of the project: to
Chase and Sharon who chaired the Renovation Committee; to Michelle Mangrum and the firm of
Shook, Hardy and Bacon for contributing office space for the staff, to the Hay-Adams Hotel for
contributing space for nursery and church school activities, to Robin Anderson and Chuck Schwartz for regularly arranging use of their building for EfM, Inquirer's classes, Outreach Committee meetings, and many other parish gatherings, to Hayden Bryan for being our eyes
and ears as the project progressed and to the many parishioners, choir members and staff who
have persevered through the inconveniences.
Faithfully,
The Rev. W. Bruce McPherson
Interim Rector
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2019 Stewardship Campaign
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The Stewardship campaign for next year is getting underway. By now you have received a letter from Ralph Olsen asking you to consider prayerfully your pledge of support to St. John's for 2019. Twice during October, our Sunday worship will focus on the impact your support has beyond the walls of the church:
- On October 14, our sermon time will celebrate the work of the Bishop Walker School for Boys. James Woody, Executive Director and President of BWS, will be with us.
- On October 21, we will highlight the work of the Refugee Committee.
These two ministries concentrate on two of the great issues of our time: the toll that poverty takes on at-risk boys in our society and the worldwide refugee crisis, especially its impact on us locally.
Thank you in advance for your support of St. John's in this important transitional year.
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October 7 | Usher Guild Meeting
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Started in the late 1800s, the Usher Guild has been a legacy ministry at St. John's Church and has provided a unique opportunity to serve on Sunday mornings. There are more than 60 parishioners who participate in this ministry, and there is always room for a few more.
On Sunday, October 7
, the Rev. Bruce McPherson, Interim Rector and the Rev. Andy Olivo, Assistant Rector, will meet with the ushers and interested parishioners to share their thoughts on the role of ushers in Episcopal churches generally and at St. John's in particular. The meeting will be at 10:00 a.m. in the Hay-Adams Room, located behind the main elevators, at The Hay-Adams Hotel.
If you are interested in becoming an usher, please consider joining us for this informative 45-minute session. Bruce and Andy promise this will be a "fun" experience for all. Not able to attend on the October 7? No worry. If you are interested in information about being an usher, you are invited to email Jim Czerwonky, head usher.
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October 8 | St. John's Church and Parish Office Closed
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St. John's Church and Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 8, in observance of Columbus Day.
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Update from the Rector Search Committee
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The Rector Search Committee is pleased to present to the congregation a summary of findings from our parish survey. If you would like a paper copy, please contact Evangeline in the church office. Meanwhile, the committee continues to review materials from candidates in order to narrow the list for initial interviews in October; site visits and in-person interviews will occur later in the fall. The progress of the committee can be followed on the Rector Transition page of our website. Please continue to pray that the Holy Spirit guides us throughout the Rector Search process.
Rector Search Committee
Hilary West (Chair), Krista Becker, Betsy Danello, Clark Ervin, Wendy Fibison, Andrew Hunt, Powell Hutton, Frank Klotz, Michelle Mangrum, Sara McGanity, Ralph Olson, and Lisa Russo. |
Through October 14 | One Room Church School Continues
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 Until the Parish House is available October 21, St. John's Church School will meet through October 14 with a one-room class for grades pre-K through five. On October 7 and October 14, the class meets in the Hay-Adams Hotel at 10:45 a.m. Students will join their families in church for Communion. If you are interested in teaching, please email Kaye Edwards. |
October 17 | Theology on Tap with Patricia Lyons
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October 13 and 20 | 2018 Fall Adult Inquirers' Class
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If you would like to be baptized, confirmed, or received into membership in the Episcopal Church at St. John's, join the 2018 Fall Adult Inquirers' Class. Led by the Rev. Bruce McPherson and the Rev. Andy Olivo, the class (a two-day session) will meet on Saturdays, October 13 and October 20, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. both days. Anyone - newcomer or longtime parishioner -- interested in learning more about our Christian faith and life, the Episcopal tradition, and the ministry of St. John's Church, is encouraged to attend.
Those who complete the class may choose to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church - or for those who have been confirmed in the Episcopal Church, reaffirm your baptismal vows - at a Service of Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation at St. John's on Sunday, November 18, at the 11:00 a.m. service.
For more information or to register, please contact Kaye Edwards, Assistant for Church Growth. |
October 13 | Community Building Event
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| Parishioners Mary and Carl Raether and Ann and John Gardner are hosting a casual potluck supper at the Gardner's home in McLean, VA, on Saturday, October 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Our space is limited, so the first 26 responses will be most welcome. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Ann Gardner at anngardner1@verizon.net or 703-893-5760 by October 9. |
With the temporary loss of our Parish House space for our Sunday Parish Lunches, we are organizing fellowship opportunities on a neighborhood basis. These events will be potluck suppers, brunches, and cocktail parties in the homes of parishioners, or happy hours at local establishments, picnics, or whatever our creativity leads to. If you are interested in participating by hosting or organizing an event, please contact Holly Sukenik.
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October 14 | Celebrate Bishop Walker School
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 Please join us Sunday, October 14, as we celebrate 10 years of the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys (BWS). James Woody, BWS Executive Director, will join us at the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.
The Bishop Walker School is a tuition-free Episcopal school for boys from kindergarten through fifth grade who come from traditionally underserved communities in Washington.
BWS is a Diocesan school and relies on donations from individuals and parishes for 80% of its funding. St. John's Church and its parishioners have generously supported the school throughout its first 10 years.
James will discuss how the school seeks to foster a love of learning, intellectual curiosity, and a spiritual foundation, preparing students for leadership and service in their communities and beyond.
Later that day, a reception will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the home of Andrew Clarke and Chip Sherrill at 1312 Q Street, NW. Please join friends from St. John's Church and the Bishop Walker School community as we celebrate education in our church and in our city. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP before October 10.
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| The Speaker Series Schedule - Fall 2018 |
The Speaker Series is held at 10:00 a.m. on the following Sundays:
October 14
The Rev. Dr. Luis León, former Rector of St. John's Church, Lafayette Square with Sharon Park and Chase Rynd, co-chairs of the committee to revitalize the Parish House. Rededication of the Parish House.
October 21
Melissa Chiu, Director of Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the national museum of modern art. She will speak on A Look inside the Hirshhorn.
November 4
Bishop Ellinah Wamukoya, Bishop of the Diocese of Swaziland. She is the first woman to be elected as bishop of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and of the whole African continent.
November 11
Peter Bergen, CNN National Security Analyst and terrorism expert. He will speak on An Update on Terrorism.
November 18
Bishop Mariann Budde, Bishop of Washington.
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October 21 | Museum of the Bible Tour
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On Sunday, October 21, a group of St. John's parishioners will tour the newly opened Museum of the Bible. Opened in 2017, the
museum documents the history and impact of the Bible through various collections, exhibits, and interactive media. Tickets are $12 each. If you would like to join the St. John's group,
please RSVP to the Rev. Andy Olivo.
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October 21 | Parlor Series Season Opener
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The Ars Nova Chamber Ensemble will perform Mozart's
Clarinet Quintet for the inaugural concert of the Parlor Series. The Ars Nova Chamber Ensemble is a group of select musicians from our new "Orchestra in Residence," the Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra.
The Parlor Series offers an hour of ticketless, free entertainment followed by a light reception in the newly-renovated Parlors of our Parish House.
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St. John's Refugee Committee
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Upcoming Events
Sunday, October 21, following the 11:00 a.m. service
- The St. John's Refugee Committee will meet. Please attend if you want to learn more about St. John's work in this area.
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A Request for Help
For many years, Afghans who aided the American military - many as interpreters - were granted Special Immigrant Visas (SIV). The SIV program, which was enacted in 2009, "saves the lives of Afghan interpreters and support staff who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Americans in the field, putting themselves and their families at risk to help our soldiers and diplomats accomplish their mission and return home safely." Without the passage of new legislation, the program cannot continue to issue visas.
Sen. Jean Shaheen (N.H.) has introduced the "Afghan Allies Immigrant Act of 2018." This bill, which has bi-partisan support in the Senate, would allow 4,000 additional SIV visas to Afghan interpreters who are seeking refuge here. There is a similar bill in the House of Representatives.
Please contact Senators Orrin Hatch (Utah) (202) 224-5251 and Chuck Grassley (Iowa) (202) 224-3744 to communicate your support for the legislation.
Here is an example of what to say: "I'm a voting American citizen. I urge you to vote 'YES' on the 'Afghan Allies Immigrant Act of 2018.'" Contact your own senators and representatives.
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November 1 | St. John's Book Group
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The St. John's Book Group will meet on Thursday, November 1 at 6:45 p.m. The book for discussion is
Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder and One Man's Fight for Justice
by Bill Browder.
The meeting will be held in the Parish House Parlor. If you like to read and meet with others who like to read and talk about books, the Book Club is for you. If you have questions or would like more information,
please contact Leila Taaffe.
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November 7 | Latrobe: Conversations on Hunger
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Wednesday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m.
St. John's Church
Join the Latrobe Fellowship for a celebration of the Holy Eucharist followed by a conversation on hunger in our city and an opportunity to serve those in need. We will gather in the church at 7:00 p.m. and then move to the newly renovated Parish House for food making.
For more information, please contact the Rev. Andy Olivo. All are welcome!
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January 13-25, 2019 | Holy Land Pilgrimage
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St. John's Church has the opportunity to take a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from January 13-25, 2019. Over the course of the 10-day trip, pilgrims will thoroughly explore the Holy Land.
Highlights include visits to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Nazareth, the Jordan River, and many other places and experiences.
The cost for the land portion of the trip is $2600 and includes accommodations in a double room, all meals, transportation in Israel via deluxe bus, entrance fees, and tips for guest house/restaurant staff, and bus drivers. Each pilgrim is responsible for airfare to Tel Aviv.
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Our prayers are requested for the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially:
Those sick or recovering:
From our parish:
Jimmy Lowe, Bob Patchell, Betty van Iersel,
and Brenda Wolter
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Friends and family of our parish: Yvonne Allen (Nikki Allen), Bonni Ashburn (Kaye Edwards), Jim Bailey (Mike Becraft), Carrie Nelle Moye Bannerman (Joanne Hutton), Rachael Buckley (Chrystal Martin), Judi Campbell (Brenda Wolter), John Frew Carter (Margo Arnold), Lane Carter, Ellen Cromwell-Cecrle (Carolyn Becraft), Bill Clark (Clark Ervin), William Frew Conderman (Margo Arnold), Dona Coultice (Betty van Iersel), Sambar Datta (Ashley Culbertson), Henry Farrington (Samuel Watson), Ted Fibison (Wendy Fibison), Elisabeth Fisher (Ellen Parke), Nancy Francisco (Ellen Parke), Allison Gardner (Elizabeth Gardner), Tyrone Gayle (Jessica Sanchez), Ted Hadley (Carolyn Becraft), Anne Harrington (Anne and Robert Harrington), Joe Heitzler (Mike Becraft), Bob Kingsnorth (Joanne Hutton), Rosemary Mariner (Carolyn Becraft), William Markiewicz (Matthew Taylor), Deborah Mason (Samuel Watson), Tammy McCleaf (Matthew Taylor), Hattie McDowell (Ellen Parke), Timothy Mullins (Jim Mullins), Judy Nicola (Cynthia Walker), Luther and Dorothy Nixon (Samuel Watson), Jerry O'Hagan (Lance Jensen), Jonathan A.I. Olowu (Elizabeth Leach), Susie Pappas (Alex Pappas), Lisa Pell (Mike Becraft), Montica Pes (Thom Sinclair), Drew Sinclair (Thom Sinclair), Elizabeth Soyster (Debby Hailey), Jim Tatosian (Pat Dalby), Conyers Thompson, Jr. (Joanne Hutton), Henry and Sandy Welles (Donna Welles), Maya White, and Peter Winkler (Betty van Iersel).
Those in the hospital:
From our parish: Max Hudgins.
Friends and family of our parish: Robert Hohman (Wendy Fibison), Julie Howell (Cynthia Walker), Bob Kingsnorth (Joanne Hutton), Aiden Mylnikov (Lindsey Bowen), Trace Phipps and Boyd Family (Wendy Fibison and Samuel Watson),
Conyers Thompson Jr.(Joanne Hutton), Gene Venzke (Pamela Venzke), and Larry Watson (Catherine Outten Olivo).
Those who have died:
Friends and family of our parish: Carrie Nelle Moye Bannerman, who died September 30.
Those celebrating a birthday this week: Alden Adkins, Keith Arnold, Simon Beaumont, Helene Burwell, Gwinneth Clarkson, Caroline Davis, Chris Delucchi, Grace Duthe, Mac Hankey, Meg Hauge, Timothy Heil, Wande Johnson, Michelle Mangrum, Kosi Onwuamaegbu, Bob Park, Bob Patchell, Wilhelmina Sluis, Trent Smith, Bella Storm, Paul Sukenik, Matthew Taylor, Rachael Taylor, Louisa Tierney, George Wham, and William Yale.
Those in our parish celebrating an anniversary this week:
Martha and William Birdseye, Juliet and Lee Folger, Izzy Hill and Andrew Hunt, Priya and Michael Lodico, Carolina and Rob Mosbacher, Lisa and Garrett Russo, and Elizabeth and Mohammed Sadqi.
Those who are deployed:
Friends and family of our parish: Brian Anderson (Ellen Parke).
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7:45 a.m.
Holy Eucharist with Homily - The Rev. Andy Olivo
8:30 a.m.
Nursery (The Hay-Adams Hotel)
Parish Choir Rehearsal (Nave)
9:00 a.m.
Choral Holy Eucharist with Sermon - The Rev. Andy Olivo
10:00 a.m.
Usher Guild Meeting (The Hay-Adams Hotel)
10:10 a.m.
St. John's Choir Rehearsal (Nave)
10:45 a.m.
One-Room Church School (The Hay-Adams Hotel)
11:00 a.m.
Choral Holy Eucharist with Sermon - The Rev. Andy Olivo
12:15 p.m.
Hospitality Hour (Front of the Church)
Tour of the Church (Nave)
12:30 p.m.
St. John's Choir Rehearsal (Parish House 4th Floor)
1:00 p.m.
Oraciόn Vespertina
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The next dates for
Holy Baptism are:
* November 4,
11:00 a.m
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* December 9, 9:00 a.m.
* January 13, 9:00 a.m.
* February 17, 11:00 a.m.
If you are interested in having a child baptized, or in baptism for yourself,
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Listen now
to past Sunday Sermons and Speaker Series.
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St. John's Church, Lafayette Square
1525 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
P: (202) 347-8766
F: (202) 347-3446
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