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Coffee Hour Hospitality will return this Sunday, June 6! We welcome everyone who is comfortable doing so to join us for fellowship after both services. This also will be a great time to meet our new Interim Rector, Fr. Fredrick Robinson and his wife, Linda! |
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Updated Service Procedures |
All of us at St John’s—congregation, clergy, and staff—have done a magnificent job of keeping one another safe during the time of COVID. We have been diligent about following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Episcopal Church, the Diocese of Southwest Florida, and our local authorities. Since that guidance has changed, we invite you to please see more information about our updated policies at our website. |
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We have been asked for help by one of the students negatively impacted by the housing shortage at the University of Tampa this fall, a situation you may have read about in local media. The 20-year old Episcopal girl from the Bahamas is in need is of a bedroom and bathroom for the fall term beginning August 23. If you have a spare room and feel called to help, please contact Fr. Cannon. |
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We are excited to announce that we are forming a new group for Sacred Ground, the film-based dialogue series on race and faith. The series will be held in a small group limited to 15 people and conducted on Zoom in 10 sessions, meeting every other week.
The small group will be invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. The series is built around a powerful online curriculum of documentary films and readings that focus on Indigenous, Black, Latino, and Asian/Pacific American histories as they intersect with European American histories. Sacred Ground is part of Becoming Beloved Community, The Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society. For more information, visit https://episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground. Contact Fr. Michael to join. |
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Youth and Children's Ministries |
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Thank you to everyone who has joined our St John’s EYC "class" on Remind (a group texting app)--you can join the group to stay up to date on EYC happenings by clicking here (from your phone). We’d love for you to stay connected in this new way!
St John’s EYC has a new leadership opportunity! Beginning this fall, we’ll be starting a St. John’s Youth Council made up of Middle and High schoolers. We’ll meet once a month (with dinner) to discuss EYC, brainstorm new ideas, and strengthen our faith together. Youth Council applications will be available in the next few weeks, with a deadline of Sunday, August 1 to turn them in. If you are interested in applying, please contact Youth Minister Ayana Grady! |
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We are taking a break from our at-home Sunday School packets for the summer from June through August, and then we plan to be back to in-person Sunday School on Sunday, August 15! |
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Adult Christian Formation |
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Wednesday Adult Christian Formation |
The Wednesday Afternoon adult formation group continues on Zoom on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The group is doing a study of Henri Nouwen’s book, Here and Now. For more information contact Deacon Kathleen at kmoore@stjohnstampa.org or 785.9400. |
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Action Items and Opportunities |
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Sandwich Sunday Hosts: Just Two Spots Left! |
We are in need of Sandwich Sunday hosts for just two more months this year. Available dates are November 21 and December 19.
Hosts can assemble lunches at their own homes, and deliver them to Faith Cafe the next day, or assemble them in the Parish Hall with help from other parishioners. Costs are reimbursed by the parish. Contact Cindy Martin if you can help. |
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There are many ways to make a one time or recurring gift to your parish! The work of the parish goes on and is more important than ever, and we appreciate your support. Please note, though we have resumed in-person services, we do not pass the collection plates, they will instead be in the rear of the church.
Mail a check to the church
Our address is St. John's Episcopal Church, 906 South Orleans Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
Send a check through your bank's online bill pay
The bank will need the church's name, address, and usually our phone number, 259.1570
Request that St. John's make an automatic monthly withdrawal from your checking or savings account
Give online
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.
Give by text
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.
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June 3, Bonnie Edgar, Jan Williams
June 4, Daniel Stillie, Susanne Arthur, Melissa Weekley, Avery Pento, Nathan Pento, Bryce Whittlesey, Paisley Smith, Dalton Townsend
June 5, Pat Martin, John McAdams, Ed Prange, Laura Silva, Virginia Eversole, Victoria Angiulli, Logan Scott
June 6, none
June 7, Carole Page, Sean McClelland, Elizabeth Whiteley, William Farmen, Lucy Henry
June 8, Deborah Foley, Jimmy Robbins, Georgia Roberts
June 9, Doug Norton
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Thursday, June 3
Healing Service and Holy Communion with the Reserved Sacrament, 10:00 a.m., Church
Men's Interactive Bible Study, 11:45 a.m., Lowry Room and Zoom
The Men's Interactive Bible Study meets every Thursday at 11:45 a.m. to study the readings for the coming week and for fellowship. The group will reconvene in person in the Lowry Room this week for those who are comfortable. If you prefer to continue joining virtually, email John in the parish offices at jedgar@stjohnstampa.org for the link.
Sunday, June 6
The Holy Eucharist (Rite I), 8:00 a.m., Church, followed by Coffee Hour Fellowship in the Courtyard
The Holy Eucharist (first Sunday of the month Rite I), 10:00 a.m., Church, on Facebook Live, and our website, followed by Coffee Hour Fellowship in the Courtyard
Tuesday, June 8
CWBS, 6:00 p.m., Zoom
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.
Wednesday, June 9
Adult Christian Formation, 2:00 pm., Zoom
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Virtual Worship, Ministries, and Resources |
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Service Information
Sunday Services
The Chapel of the Resurrection, outdoors in the courtyard, is open 24/7.
Offices Open
The parish offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Email us at parish@stjohnstampa.org or call 259.1570 to speak with John Edgar if you have questions.
Virtual Ministries and Prayer Groups
Evening Prayer
Our clergy, staff, and fellow parishioners 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.
Compline Night Prayer
Compline is offered by the brothers of the Society of St John the Evangelist on their web site at www.ssje.org on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:30 p.m EST.
Please note that blue text denotes a hyperlink directly to the service or website referenced.
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.
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Individual Pastoral Care
Your clergy are available to you for pastoral conversations. If you are unable to reach them at the parish offices at 259.1570, please call directly. They can be reached at these numbers:
Pastoral Emergency Line: 813.906.5199
Father Cannon: 864.320.7116
Father Goodheart: 321.446.4934
Deacon Moore: 813.785.9400
Father Reho: 917.526.0746
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Caring for our Parish Family
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. |
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