Holy Conversations/Holy Relationships is a six-session small group program focusing on how God is acting in our lives, designed to help participants strengthen their spiritual journey. It will explore the calling we often feel but struggle to understand, the joy that overcomes us when least expected, and the alignment of our secular and spiritual lives. 

If you are searching for something more in your religious life, participating in this experience might be a wonderful way to begin your Epiphany. The program will begin in late January. Meeting frequency and times will be determined by each group. Learn more about the program here. To view our Q&A about Holy Conversations/Holy Relationships, click here.

The Way of Love small group invites all parishioners under the age of 40 to join. This new fellowship group is a wonderful place for younger adults to make and nurture friendships while growing in faith. Meetings (currently on Zoom) are held the first Wednesday each month and last 90 minutes. In them we pray, talk, learn, find and give mutual support, and have fun! To learn more or to sign up, please send an email or text to Fr. Cannon.

In light of the pandemic, the Vestry has approved voting for 2021 Vestry candidates by mail. If you would like to receive a ‘Vote-By-Mail’ ballot, please email the parish office at jedgar@stjohnstampa.org or call us at 259.1570 as soon as possible. 

We will hold an-in person annual meeting on Sunday, February 14, but there will be a limit of those able to be in attendance in person so we can be physically distanced. The meeting will also be also broadcast via streaming services. Stay tuned for more information soon.

On Tuesday, January 26, the Women’s Mid Morning Bible Study will continue a study of the

Book of Job, which biblical scholars include in the genre known as "wisdom literature." They are

using Interpretation Bible Studies /Job by David C. Hester as their study guide. They welcome

new members joining them at any point in the series. Mary Jane Schenck will lead the discussion of Unit 2, “Let There Be Darkness,” Job 3:1-26 on January 26.

This is a Zoom study on alternate Tuesdays, 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. To receive an invitation to log in

email Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com. Pat Wilson can also provide more information or

answer questions, contact her at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 245.9562.

Love INC will hold an upcoming Lunch & Learn event on January 20 at 11:45 a.m. Click here to learn more!

Our Lenten series On Forgiveness will be presented by the clergy and staff of St. John’s each Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. These conversational sessions will feature stories from a documentary entitled “The Power of Forgiveness,” explore the meaning of the parable of The Prodigal Son using Henri Nouwen’s Return of the Prodigal Son, and provide practical resources for approaching and processing forgiveness as found in the Book of Common Prayer and in tradition. If you plan to attend, you would benefit by the acquisition and reading of Nouwen’s book, though it is certainly not required.

February 24 – Deacon Moore on “The Power of Forgiveness”

March 3 – Fr. Cannon on “The Younger Son”

March 10 – Ayana Grady on “The Elder Son”

March 17 – Fr. Goodheart on “The Father”

March 24 - Fr. Reho on resources

St. John’s Enquirers Class is an important formational opportunity for all parishioners seeking to deepen their faith. Led by Fr. Cannon, this 10-week course delves into several critical topics through which we understand our faith. Holy Scripture, the Book of Common Prayer, sacraments, prayer, worship, mission, doctrine, and church history will be taught and discussed. The idea is for each participant to come to and strengthen their own faith by better understanding the teachings of the church and its instruments for faithful practice. This course is open to anyone who wants to deepen their faith. All will benefit from the content discussion and group fellowship. This course is required for adults seeking to be baptized, confirmed, or received into The Episcopal Church, and anyone wanting to make a public reaffirmation of their faith. The class begins Sunday, February 7 at 12:30, probably on Zoom until it is safe to gather in the parish hall. The class is free of charge. Please contact John Edgar or Fr. Cannon to enroll.

Lee Lowry is having trouble with her @stjohnstampa email address. Please use llowry@stjohnseagles.org for the time being to be sure she gets any questions or submissions for our newsletters and publications.

The following candles and flowers are available in the coming months: February 21- Sanctuary Candle, April 4 - Sanctuary Candle, April 11 - Chapel Altar Flowers, April 18 - Church Altar Flowers. If you would like to take one of these opportunities to honor a loved one and support your parish, please contact us.

We are in need of Sandwich Sunday Hosts for the upcoming year. Available dates are March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 21, and December 19.

Hosts can assemble lunches at their own homes, and deliver them to Faith Cafe the next day. Costs are reimbursed by the parish. Contact Cindy Martin if you can help.

What's your story? For the next few weeks, St John's EYC will be discovering how our personal stories inform our faith, and who we want to be. Join us this Sunday, January 17, in the St John's Parish Hall. 6th through 8th graders will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., and 9th through 12th graders from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.. Join us for a fun night of games and discussion! Masks are required--invite a friend! 

Please let us know if you'd like to receive our February at-home Sunday School packet by contacting Children's Minister Ayana Grady at agrady@stjohnstampa.org.

This week’s Sunday School curriculum for all classes can be accessed here, along with the weekly cartoon videos.

The Adult Formation Group meets via Zoom each Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Topics for study and discussion are suggested by the group, which is currently involved in a study of Cynthia Bourgeault’s book, The Meaning of Mary Magdalene.

All are welcome; if you have not previously attended the Wednesday afternoon sessions, contact Deacon Kathleen at kmoore@stjohnstampa.org or 785.9400 for the login information.

Contact Laurie Lawther at llawther@stjohnstampa.org to set up.

Go to www.stjohnstampa.org and click on "Give Now" on the right side of the top blue bar. The church now has the ability to accept credit and debit card payments, along with checking/savings account payments. To make a pledge or pay in some other way, click on "Stewardship" in the top website menu.

In the 'To' field of the text type 73256, then in the message, type SJE. You will receive a text back immediately with a link to complete the payment.

Laurie is available to walk you through any of these methods by email at llawther@stjohnstampa.org or call her at the parish offices at 259.1570. If you prefer, you may also call John Edgar in the parish offices and he will fill out a pledge card for you.

January 14, Abby Peel, Maggie Gustafson, Todd Spencer

January 15, Jay Bever, Simon Matthews, Erika Lee

January 16, Michael Colgan, Connor Schrils, Elizabeth Calfee, Margo Hirons, Hunter Sozio

January 17, Harry Greene

January 18, Suzanne Cuthbertson, Dottie Webster, Susan Webster, E. Dottie Miller, Cristy Braun, Lisa Ruas

January 19, Karen Rabbitt, Jeff Hunt, Parker Milling, Ralph Sevelius, Ashley Reese

January 20, Ellis Weekley, Helen Schumal, James Harrington

The Holy Eucharist (Rite II), 10:00 a.m., Church, on Facebook Live, and our website

Bulletins and other resources are available here. 

Click here for the readings, St. John's follows Track 2.

The Contemporary Women's Bible Study (CWBS) group is doing a weekly virtual study on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is a Zoom meeting, so if you are interested in participating, you will need to register. Contact Deacon Kathleen at 785.9400 or kmoore@stjohnstampa.org; or Sally Thompson at tampasal@gmail.com or 254.3009.

St. John's continues to stream our 10:00 a.m. services on Facebook Live on Sundays. Access the stream at our page at https://www.facebook.com/stjohnstampa/. The stream is also live on our website.

The audio for sermons is here. New sermons are uploaded by Monday each week. Bulletins for Sundays are here, each week's bulletin is uploaded to this page by Saturday. Click here to find the readings for this coming Sunday (St. John's follows Track 2). You can also see Sunday services on our YouTube channel, they are uploaded each Sunday by mid-afternoon.

The parish offices have reopened. Regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, however most staff and clergy are still working from home, so please make an appointment with the staff or clergy member you wish to meet with to be sure they are available. Email us at parish@stjohnstampa.org or call 259.1570 to speak with John Edgar if you have questions.

Fr. Reho invites you to join the School for daily chapel services on the School's YouTube channel. For safety, students will have chapel in their homeroom via video for the time being. A reminder that the sermon is geared to children, but is no less enjoyable for that fact. The link is the same every day: www.stjohnseagles.org/daily-chapel, the services become live each morning at 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. You can also access the Chapel Book here if you would like to follow along.

Our clergy and staff stream evening prayer daily Monday through Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on Facebook Live. Intercessory prayers are invited in the comments during the feed or email us.

Nightly compline is offered by the brothers of the Society of St John the Evangelist on their web site at www.ssje.org.

If you have any questions or trouble using the online services noted above, please contact Lee Lowry by replying to this email, or John Edgar at jedgar@stjohnstampa.org. You can also contact the clergy member or parishioner who is the contact for each ministry. 

If you are someone who is able to help your fellow parishioners with errands and other means of support, please contact Fr. MIchael at mcannon@stjohnstampa.org. Conversely, if you are a parishioner who needs help, please also contact Fr. Michael at email at mcannon@stjohnstampa.org or by phone at 864.320.7116. He will match needs with resources so we are able to help one another in Christ's name.