FROM THE VICAR
If you've been by the office recently, then you know this poster from my "Welcome Reception" (made by Mary and Lucy Steck) now adorns my office door. It makes me smile each time I see it. To me, it's a reminder of what I want church to be for everyone: a place that's welcoming, joyful, and even colorful. Certainly that was the feeling I got on Easter morning, when so many of you made your way back into the building. It was a joy to behold. Let's keep moving forward! Keep coming together and being our best selves: welcoming, joyful and colorful.
To make that easier, we're going to start an adult education class following coffee hour, beginning mid-May and continuing into early summer. The class will be an Introduction to the Episcopal Church for adults considering Confirmation in October, and for newcomers, but it's also a refresher course for those who just want to know, "Why do we do that?"
If you're interested, please contact me HERE. Once I know how many people to expect, I'll settle on a curriculum, and together, we'll hammer out dates for the classes.
It's a joy to be here at St. John's! I hope you agree. -Kate +
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WHY DO WE DO THAT?
Ever wonder why we do something in a Sunday service? We're in the planning stages of a short course on the Episcopal Church for people who are interested in an introduction to - or a refresher course on - all things Episcopal. This would be an ideal class for adults interested in confirmation this fall. The class is also open to newcomers to the Episcopal Church or even old-timers who just wonder why we do what we do. If you're interested, contact Kate as soon as possible.
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THE BISHOP IS COMING!
Our bishop will be at St. John's this Sunday, April 24th. Bishop Alan Gates will celebrate the Eucharist, preach, and meet and greet folks at coffee hour. This is a regularly scheduled visit, and not in response to any particular issue, which means now is your chance to ask him all those burning theological, Christological, Episcopal, diocesan, or just plain curiosity-driven questions that you've been storing up.
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NEW PRAYER LIST
The season of Easter begins on Easter morning and continues until Pentecost on June 5. In addition to a new liturgy to mark the season, we are going to update the prayer list so that it better reflects our current hopes and prayers. All the current names will be cycled off, so if there’s someone on the list whose name you’d like to remain on you also need to let Kate know that. You can contact here HERE.
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CONTINUING COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS ARE IN PLACE
We are using safety protocols issued by our diocese. You can read the full document HERE. Masks are optional except when singing, and there is a "safety section" of the church for those who want or need to remain masked and maintain social distance.
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ST. JOHN'S COMMUNITY SHOP
COMING BACK SOON!
The St. John's Community Shop will likely be up and running by mid-May! Keep an eye on our sign out front, or check our webpage for more information - www.sjcb.org
The Shop will be open on Saturdays from 10am-2pm.
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SYRIAN REFUGEE MISSION SPRING DRIVE
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has resulted in the broadening of our mission from
Syria to appeal for humanitarian aid to include Ukraine. Therefore, this spring drive
(March –June 30) requests the following items to support the Ukraine effort:
•Clothing, blankets, and socks
•Personal hygiene kits
•Medical Supplies
•Art supplies for children
•Cash donations
Donations should be pre-sorted into white plastic bags or boxes and contents marked in
black pen:
Ex: Ukraine- medical supplies
Donations made by check should have “Ukraine” written on the memo line.
Please contact one of the persons below for pick-up or drop-off at St. John’s:
With thankful blessings,
With peace and blessings,
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Need a ride to church? Want to give a ride to church?
Vestry member Wendy Waller is spearheading this new effort to match drivers with riders. If you can provide rides (occasionally or weekly) or need a ride (occasionally or weekly) please reach out via telephone to Wendy at (978) 578-4805 or via email at waller.wendy55@gmail.com.
We have a parishioner who lives in Danvers and needs a ride for the summer months. If you might be able to help out, please contact Kate.
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For the month of April, Beverly Bootstraps has asked for tuna. Whether you prefer tuna in oil or water, we'd love to collect an epic tower of cans to share.
Donations can be brought to church on Sunday mornings during worship or dropped off anytime in the bins outside the church office. Please avoid glass bottles and check those expiration dates!
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WEEKDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
THERE IS NO TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERVICE IN THE COMING WEEK. Kate and Sarah will be away at clergy convention. We will return to our regular mid-week schedule in May. We worship together online on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 p.m. (link available in the Worship Resources Section below) and on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Meditation Chapel. Please join us!
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Want to make an online donation to St. John's?
We're so grateful for all the ways you support our community. We've heard from many parishioners that they like the option of giving to St. John's via credit or debit card.
Our online giving portal allows for one time, weekly or monthly giving.
If you have any questions, please contact our Bookkeeper Blair at blair@sjcb.org.
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WORSHIP RESOURCES
Sunday Worship Information
Join us Sunday mornings via 'live stream' on the St. John's Beverly Farms Facebook page.
Evening Worship Information
We worship together online on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. on the St. John's Beverly Farms Facebook page. Click here to join us.
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