Dear St. John's Families,

This Sunday is special because Bishop Rob Hirschfeld is joining us at St. John's... and the Choir School is singing!

We will get to witness confirmations and affirmations of baptismal vows during the service. For families of candidates that are meeting with the Bishop, or families of Choir School siblings - Ashley Wade, Nina Little, and Ella Luke will offer early childcare so all children have a place to go during the rehearsals! Sunday school and Youth group will begin at the normal time of 9:30.

Please note, we will have a break week next Sunday, April 21st. There will be no children's programs.

NEW LIFE

The Season of Easter to Pentecost

CONTACTS

Children's Music & Ministries: Ashley Wade

Youth Group: Allison Dudas

NO KIDS' PROGRAMS APRIL 21-25

Program Year Ends May 19th

There is no Sunday school or Youth group on Sunday, April 21st. All programs resume as usual on Sunday, April 28 through May 19, our final Program Sunday, Pentecost Sunday, and the Shaker Harmony concert.

CHERUB CHOIR

Rehearsal 11:00-11:30 Sunday

Cherubs (age 4-8) will rehearse today immediately following communion. Ashley will gather children in the narthex for rehearsal in the choir room. Kids are dismissed to parents at 11:30AM.

Cherubs will perform in church on Sunday May 5 and will join the other choirs in the Shaker Harmony concert on May 19th.

RITE 13 CEREMONY

May 5, 2024

The Rite 13 Ceremony acknowledges the journey away from childhood into adulthood. It’s a ceremony where the community celebrates YOU and pledges to support you as you grow. Plus, it’s a time for those engaging in Rite 13 to lean on the support of their peers. Here’s a short article from the NYT about Rite 13 that offers a nice summary. 

We will gather to celebrate this milestone on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the 10am service. If you’d like more information on Rite 13 or think you might be interested, please contact Allison Dudas.

SHAKER HARMONY:

Celebrating 250 Years of the Shakers in America

More info and pre-show tickets

On Sunday, May 19 at 3:00PM, we invite you to an historic concert experience at St. John’s in partnership with composer Kevin Siegfried and our 4 combined choirs, including ALL of our Youth & Children's Choirs. The Shakers’ rich musical tradition will be considered and celebrated, and all proceeds from the concert will support the The Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village and The Choir School at St. John’s.

FAMILY SUGGESTED DONATION: $30

All tickets by donation.

No one is turned away.