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Historic Church Heating and Cooling Update

There has been a great deal of work on the Historic Church's cooling and heating systems over the last couple of weeks. As this work continues, we will not have air conditioning in the Historic Church. (Likely for the remainder of May.) The goal is to get the A/C running as soon as possible, and then finish the heating portion and new BAS control system. Let's pray the cooler weather continues. We will provide updates as the job continues.

Rite-13 Liturgy

Congratulations to the Rite-13 youth who made a commitment to take the lead on their own faith journeys as they enter the confirmation process. We celebrated and supported their covenant with God and this new phase in their lives at One Worship on May 3rd:

Molly Atkinson, Amelia Birney, Owen Chandler, Etienne Estrada, William Funderburk, August Gottwig, Rose Haak, Chikamso Nwachukwu, Annabel Peck, Catherine Peck, and Olivia Winters.

If you are graduating from high school or college, we want to celebrate you! 
Join us on May 17th.

If you haven't filled out a form for our graduation handout/slideshow, 
please do so ASAP. Biography form

"Rector's Forum: The Holy Spirit": Sun., May 17th

Join us for an upcoming Rector’s Forum as we explore the mystery, movement, and power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and in our everyday lives. Together, we’ll reflect on how Spirit speaks, guides, comforts, and sometimes disrupts us—drawing us more deeply into God’s mission in the world. This forum will be a space for teaching, conversation, and wondering together. Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or longing for a deeper experience of the Spirit, you are warmly invited.

*Note: There is no Adult Sunday Faith Forum on Sunday, May 10th.

The Rummage Sale Volunteer Sign-Up is live!

Don't make Outreach leadership worry about whether they will have enough volunteers. Sign up today!

You are essential to the success of our biggest fundraiser for Outreach initiatives. 

Upcoming PATH Countywide Meetings

May 20, 6:30-8 p.m., Location TBA

Thurs., June 11, 7-8 p.m., Location: St. John Baptist Church in Columbia

The May 20th meeting will involve preparation for PATH's Early Voting Initiative in June.

People Acting Together in Howard County (PATH) is an ecumenical community action organization in Howard County. PATH’s core values include building relationships, training and developing leaders for public life, and addressing racial and economic equity. Their current agenda supports policies on climate, early childhood education, affordable housing, and tenants’ rights. To learn more about St. John's involvement with PATH, please contact Deacon Ruth at relder@stjohnsec.org.

Please keep the following people in your prayers:

Andy

Bob

Debbie

Eliana

Jim

Kathryn

Katie

Kelly

Mark

Laurie

Deb Avant

Steve Belknap

Amber Dawn Butler

Teddy Clarke 

Deacon Ruth Elder & 
 Family

Lynn Engelke

Siobhan Faenza & 
 Christopher

Allison Gradwell

Marti Guillet

Nancy Jaworski

John Keimig

Carol Kiesler

The Kiesler Family

Glenda Lovchik

Brent & Meg McDorman

Pat Merson

Charles H. Miller

Gordon Nahas

Phyllis Nelson

Roger Nelson

Patty O'Connor

Kathy O’Dunne

Yvonne Osmond

John T. Perrow

Barbara Prettyman 

Jean Purcell

Roland Russoli

Teresa Sinkovich

Ellen Sloyer

Amy & Ernest Stalder

Dan Staples

Tricia Supik

Christopher Towle

Marion Walker

Alli Ward

Dylan Williams

For those who have died: Naomi Hutcherson; Ann Stabler

For those serving in the military overseas and their families:

LCDR Matthew Kircher, USN; Airman First Class Holden Veeck, USAF

Our community shares the compassion of prayer with members and beyond. To have someone included on our prayer list, you may: Contact the Parish Office by phone; or Email your prayer request to Tracey Stone at tstone@stjohnsec.org. Names will remain on the prayer list for 30 days. After the initial 30 days, if you wish to have a name stay on the list, please re-submit your request.

Growing Together, In Love

St. John's Annual Giving Campaign for 2026-UPDATE

Have you heard the BIG NEWS? As of April 26th, 284 people have pledged $1,001,177. Thank you so much to everyone who helped us reach this milestone!

For those of you who have not yet pledged, there's still time! You can pledge online or with a hard-copy form. Important Note: Setting up payments in Realm does not give us all the information needed to properly record your annual pledge. Please complete a pledge form.

In addition to making an Annual Pledge to St. John's, you are invited to:

1.) Mail your check to the Parish Office: 9120 Frederick Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042.

2.) Visit the St. John's website under "Give."

3.) Text "SJEC" to 73256. You will receive a reply with a link to a secure site to complete your transaction.

4.) Donate via Venmo: @StJohnsECMD

5.) Leave a lasting legacy to St. John’s through a planned gift in your estate plan. Visit https://www.stjohnsec.org/planned-giving for more information.

Questions should be directed to Kathy Hahn, Finance Director, at khahn@stjohnsec.org.