The Grapevine DECEMBER 10, 2020
       

It Was the Sheep!

Over the past four years, Christmas on the Boulevard has become a beloved tradition at St. John the Divine. This year, Christmas on the Boulevard has been re-imagined as a safe, socially-distanced, outdoor event for families of all sizes! Eden Miller tells us what drew her to volunteer as a shepherd last year (spoiler alert – it was the sheep!), and why her family loves the tradition of coming to Christmas on Boulevard every year in the Grapevine.
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Christmas at St. John the Divine

In this unique season, we invite you to experience the hope of Christ through special worship opportunities – outdoors in person and live online. Learn more here.

With this year’s circumstances, we are focusing great effort to beautify the grounds and prepare for festive Christmas worship outdoors. Our grounds will feature red cyclamen, lights, trees, wreaths and other seasonal greenery. We will also keep the tradition of decorating the columbarium. All flower dedications will appear in all Christmas Service booklets and be available as a downloadable booklet for the livestream services. Please submit your dedications here by Monday, December 14, 12 pm.

2021 Annual Meeting

Look for a special all parish email tomorrow, December 11, with information about the 2021 annual meeting and vestry elections.
 
Latest Week's Sermon
Beginning Before Beginning
the Rev. Louise Samuelson
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WORSHIP: Lessons & Carols at The Door
Explore the coming of Christ through story and song with The Door — an exclusively online faith space crated by St. John the Divine. Lessons and Carols premieres on The Door YouTube Channel Saturday, Dec 19 at 5 pm and will be available on demand afterwards. Subscribe to be notified every time The Door releases new content for you!
CONNECT: Experience Advent Virtually
Count down the days until Christmas with the SJD Digital Advent Calendar! Each day of December leading up to Christmas, you’ll find an inspirational Bible verse, a video, and other fun surprises. Just what we all need to prepare together even as we are physically apart.
CARE: Hope & Comfort Service
For many people Christmas can be a difficult time, especially this year that has taken so much from so many. St. John the Divine will offer a somber, gentle space to gather virtually through a special service called Comfort & Hope designed specifically for those of us who have experienced loss of some kind this year. Join the Rev. Louise Samuelson and Zach Meeks on December 21 at 6 pm on sjd.org/live or our Facebook page and find comfort and hope in Jesus.
GO: Thank You For Loving Your Neighbors!
Thanks to your generosity, SJD was able to provide full Thanksgiving meals to the families at The House of Tiny Treasures and SEARCH's "Coming Home Program" through the Episcopal Church Women, SJD's women's ministry. Thank you to those who gave to this effort! Read more messages of gratitude in the lastest GO Ministry Newsletter.
GIVE: Commit to St. John the Divine
Thank you to everyone who already committed to support the mission and ministries of St. John the Divine in 2021. Your generosity fuels ministry that Changes Lives for God in Christ. Every commitment matters to God, and we encourage everyone to make a 2021 commitment as we prepare for the arrival of a new rector. If you have not had an opportunity to make your 2021 commitment, you can commit online here or bring your commitment envelope to one of our in-person worship services this Sunday.
Parish Milestones

Notices of births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths among our parish family. To report a milestone, email milestones@sjd.org.

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