Laura created the fabulous white blooms that hold the faces of the newly baptized members. Best known for her kiln-formed vibrant glass poppy bowls and her touchable fall and winter aspen scenes, artist Laura Johnson is as masterful as any painter, but canvases her scenes in vibrant colors of glass. Contributing recently to the famous Grove sculpture reconstructed in downtown Boise, Idaho, Laura loves being a part of monumental community pieces and would love to see more artists’ work featured throughout the world.

Brighton received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida as well as her master’s degree from Georgetown University and has been an attendant of the St. John’s Cathedral since childhood. Although her education is based in economics, art has always been a major part of her life and enjoys sharing her passion with others. She has donated a total of three pieces to the Cathedral and her other two murals can be found in the Hakimian Nursery.

George Booth is a member of St. John’s Cathedral and The Brotherhood of St. Andrew. George faithfully builds the Baptism Chests that each newly baptized person receives as a gift from St. John’s. He was instrumental in the behind-the-scenes planning for this artwork, clearing the space and creating the framework for its permanent installation.

We also applaud Paige Hakimian for her vision and assistance in pulling many of the pieces of this project together!

After a successful outing exploring Hogans Creek with Groundwork Jax in January, we are ready to explore a new section of the creek. Hogans Creek Part 2 will explore the creek’s headwaters and take place in the Springfield neighborhood. The hike will begin at the Central Health Plaza Building located at 515 W. 6th St. in Historic Springfield. We will meet in the parking lot on the North side of the building that faces 8th Street and UF Health. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring your own water bottle. We will walk about a one-and-a-half-mile loop, including the headwaters, the S-Line Rail Trail and Klutho Park. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

Busey Conference Room and Zoom

Join Dean Kate on the eight Sundays of the Easter season for conversations about Creation. “I am working on a new book. It has become a valuable practice of mine to discuss my books with you, my Cathedral family, as they unfold. This book is a look at our spiritual DNA, the double helix of the two creation stories that open the Holy Scriptures. Dive with me into the Hebrew texts and let us rediscover who we are and how God calls us to live with one another in harmony with this gorgeous planet.” Kate Moorehead Carroll, Dean.

A Contemplative Eucharist

We will gather for an Easter Season contemplative Eucharist. You're invited to "come to the quiet” and ponder the resurrection. Our time of worship will last 1 hour. Our worship will consist of the reading of the Easter Gospel, filled with silence and the receiving of Jesus in Holy Communion.

All newcomers are encouraged to join us for this time set aside to learn more about all that we have going on in and around St. John’s Cathedral. RSVP with Pam Searcy or Micha Gibbons

Sunday, April 23 | 5 p.m.

A beloved annual tradition at St. John's Cathedral, the Festal Choral Evensong in honor of St. George will be offered in-person and online. A reception will follow in Taliaferro Hall.

On Wednesday, May 3, The Center for Prayer and Spirituality at St. John’s Cathedral and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church will host an all-day retreat that will focus on our need to discuss death, our own and those of others. While the Easter church has moved into a stance of “No, he is not dead,” many of us are in hospital waiting rooms or cemeteries and need some tools to engage mortality.

Using Kathryn Mannix’s book, With the End in Mind we will discuss dying, death and wisdom in an age of denial. This wonderful book gives us the opportunity to eavesdrop on truthful conversations Dr. Mannix is a palliative care physician and professional counselor. You may purchase this book at the Cathedral bookstore but it is not necessary to do so or to have read the book before the retreat. Please click the "register here" button below to sign up before May 1.

Every quarter the Daughters of the King take on a service project. Their project for the first quarter this year was to stock a particular area in the St. Mary’s Food Pantry. When bringing groceries to the pantry, a daughter noticed that one shelf was bare. It was labeled “Bonus.” After inquiring, she learned that the Bonus shelf was reserved for items that shoppers needed but are not readily available (so it’s a bonus to have them!). When she asked what types of items these were, she was given a list of personal hygiene products, laundry detergents and other necessities. She took this information back to the Daughters and they collected a dozen bagfuls of Bonus items. The shelf was fully stocked. Thank you, Daughters! If you would like more information on the Daughters of the King, please contact Marsha Hohimer, mhohimer@jaxcathedral.org.

Plan to join us after the 10 a.m. worship service for a lunch and learn in Ingram Lounge to learn all about Hunger Fight! Signups for the event in June will be available.