St John's Newsletter 19 June 2022

THIS WEEK AT ST JOHN'S

Dear Friends,

Welcome to St John’s for worship this Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Please note that this will be our pattern throughout the summer. After the 8:00 service, we walk over to Bridgehead and “let them” put on refreshments for us. And following the 10:15 service, we are grateful to our volunteers for refreshments this past few weeks. This Sunday we are switching it up – we will be serving lemonade in the narthex (Elgin Street entrance to the church). Linger and visit or walk with us over the Elgin Street Market. Let’s be good neighbours and support their opening day – Boushey Square (Elgin & Waverley).

And there’s more this weekend. Join our group for a guided historical tour of Beechwood Cemetery. Gravesites of many well-known Canadians. Meet in the Gazebo opposite the reception centre shortly before 10:30. The walk is accessible and does not cover huge distances.

There’s more! This weekend is full of celebrations for National Indigenous Peoples Day. While Tuesday June 21 is the actual day, check out the schedule of Live Performances: Indigenous Experiences at the Canadian Museum of History, and the Summer Solstice Festival – at Mādahòkì Farm 4420 West Hunt Club Road.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 4 - KIMBERLY JOHNSON-BREEN - NATIONAL INDIGENOUS DAY OF PRAYER

At St John’s, this Sunday we are observing the National Indigenous Day of Prayer. In addition to further exploration of this theme over the coming week, here is a review video of the teaching about Smudging which is offered prior to our weekly worship services. Thanks to Kimberly Johnson-Breen and Evelyn Spyker, for their words in this video, and especially to Kimberly for so faithfully offering this time to focus and purify on Sundays.

Gary+

PS It’s my birthday and here’s what I want! Saturday, July 2, BIKE TO ICE CREAM! Join me for a bike ride to two of the best ice cream spots in Ottawa: The Merry Dairy (Gladstone & Fairmont Avenues) & Beachconers Microcreamery (Howe Street and Britannia Road). Yes, you really can eat two ice cream cones in one day! Would you prefer to drive or use a battery-assisted bike?? It’s all good even though you’ll burn fewer calories!! Leave from the church 11:00 a.m.

TO REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Those On Our Hearts

Robin, The staff, volunteers and participants in the programs of The Well.

Our Parish

Gary, Allen, Gordon, Josh, Gregory, Kerry, Stephen, Steve, Michelle, Jill and all who minister at St John's.

Our Diocese

Shane, our Bishop; Anne, our Metropolitan; Linda, our Primate.

The Anglican Council of Indigenous Peoples, Sacred Circle and Archbishop Mark MacDonald.

St. John the Baptist, Richmond and the Reverend Allan Budzin.

The Parish of Maberly-Lanark and the Reverend Dr. Ron Hunt.

All church musicians serving in our Diocese.

Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)

The Provincial Synod of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert’s Land.

Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) & Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada (ELCIC)

The National Indigenous Day of Prayer: for healing and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples.

The Anglican Communion from Aba to Zululand

Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan.

Parish Prayer Group

If you wish to have someone prayed for, please call (613) 232-4500 ext 21 or send an email to prayer-request@stjohnsottawa.ca.

JOIN US

THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

19 JUNE 2022

Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 22:19-28; Galatians 3:23-29;Luke 8:26-39

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Lifelong Learning

History Walk through Beechwood Cemetery

Saturday June 18, 10:30 in the Gazebo opposite the reception centre at Beechwood.

Join fellow parishioners for this interesting walking tour, guided by a Beechwood staff member. There will be the option to continue afterwards to an informal patio lunch, location to be announced. Please contact the office to register and also if you need a drive to and from Beechwood.

RSVP

Books and Barbeque

There will be 2 'Books and Barbeque' events over the summer. The book is On Consolation: Finding Solace in Dark Times by Michael Ignatieff (available at Perfect Books on Elgin Street, at the Ottawa Public Library, both print and audio, and in Kindle format).

At the first session in July, the book will be introduced and the first few chapters discussed. At the second session in August, discussion will focus on the book as a whole.

For now... mark your calendars!

The first gathering will be on Wednesday July 6 at 6 pm at the home of Michelle Smulders and Ian Myles.

Come to enjoy a burger and a lively discussion!

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Get Involved in our Local Community:

Sunday Farmers’ Market

The Elgin Street farmers market starts its second season on Father's Day, June 19th with a fun filled Launch Day event. The market is on Sunday mornings from 9am to 1pm in Boushey Square, at Elgin and Waverley, until October 9th. A variety of vendors will provide fresh produce, bread, honey, local beers, prepared foods, and arts and crafts. Live musicians will often perform. Let’s go as a delegation from St John’s and express our welcome and support them with a few purchases. We’ll walk over together following the 10:15 service!

Food basket for the Centretown Emergency Food Centre

Please remember to bring an offering for the Centretown Emergency Food Centre.

St. John's is one of 23 downtown churches supporting this ministry, and our food and money contributions are essential, since the city is no longer funding it(The Centre no longer meets their funding parameters - there's no problem with its administration). Anything is welcome, but obviously not out of date cans or dried goods.

Money is better than a gift card, because the Centre deals with suppliers who sell them food at cost.

These days, and particularly in the summer, many people need this help.

Please give regularly and generously.

Our neighbour and partner in community ministries The Well is in need of bath towels and socks. Donations can be dropped off at The Well.

PWRDF responds to ACT

Alliance appeal for Ukraine

PWRDF is supporting Ukrainians forced to flee their homes due to the Russian invasion. A grant of $20,000 has been issued to an ACT alliance appeal funding the work of ACT member, the Hungarian Interchurch AID (HIA). HIA has been working in Ukraine for more than 25 years in humanitarian and development projects. It had already shipped 28 tons of food to support those fleeing to Hungary, and their staff have been working with refugees at the Ukraine/Hungary border.

To make a donation go to pwrdf.org/give-today and click on Response in Ukraine. You may also donate by phone at 416-822-9083 or leave a voicemail toll-free at 1-866-308-7973 and PWRDF will return your call. You can mail your cheque to PWRDF, 80 Hayden, 3rd floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 3G2 or give through St. John’s. Please mark Ukraine in the memo field. Thank you for your support. St John’s PWRDF Committee.