Join Us This Sunday
Sunday, January 12th - First Sunday after the Epiphany
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8am I
Holy Eucharist
9am I
Holy Eucharist
10:45am I
Holy Eucharist
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Adult Forum - Parish Hall
10am I
Haiti Discussion led by Jenifer Grant
4pm I
Hearts and Hope for Haiti
Sunday School & Youth
10am I
Sunday School
10am I
Confirmation Class
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Join us this Sunday in the Parish Hall
10th Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake
As we arrive at the somber anniversary of the devastating 2009 earthquake in Haiti, join us as parishioner Jenifer Grant talks about our ongoing work and connections with our ministry partners in Haiti, particularly through Sister Cities Essex Haiti, as well as the work of Hospital Albert Schweitzer, founded by her parents.
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St. John's Episcopal Church: Hearts and Hope for Haiti
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Join us at 4 PM in the sanctuary for a community service on Sunday, January 12th, at 4 PM to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the January 12th, 2010, earthquake. This service will celebrate the generous heartedness and hopefulness of all in Haiti and here in the US who have supported Sister Cities Essex Haiti since our founding in 2010. All are welcome to join us in this remembrance of having hearts and hope for Haiti through prayers, readings and song. Places of worship are invited to ring their bells at 4:53 PM in observance of the quake's occurrence.
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About Sister Cities Essex Haiti
Sister Cities Essex Haiti was created in June 2010 by a group of dedicated residents in the Town of Essex with the support of the Selectmen. It serves as a portal through which people who are interested in making a positive, measurable impact on a community in Haiti can do so while developing relationships with the people in that community.
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Thursday, January 2, 2020: Kate Konrad Vigil
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Last Thursday, we collaborated with Kate's school, Valley Regional High School, and Trinity Lutheran (Centerbrook) for a vigil in Kate Konrad's name. St. John's, Valley Regional High School, Trinity Lutheran, friends, loved ones, and neighbors attended our packed church over 400 people. A most gracious thank you for everyone who came out to support the Konrad's. We currently have no news to share, but the power of prayer travels, and so does the word of the Connecticut news. Please continue to share the links below with your loved ones.
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Christmas Pageant and Parish Photo
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A huge thanks to all of our youth and children for a wonderful Christmas pageant, and for all our St. John's folks who turned up for our Parish Photo which was taken by the amazing Robert Lloyd!
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As part of the civic commemorations of Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 20th, we will use our forum time to remember and discuss his life and work. This is also a way of continuing to honor and engage the ongoing season of Racial Healing, Justice, and Reconciliation that we and others in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut have pledged to live into.
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All members of St. John’s are urged to attend this necessary and very important meeting in which the budget is reviewed and accepted.
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Upcoming Partnership Event
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Westbrook Build Kick-Off Celebration - Thursday, January 23, 5-7 pm
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The news is out; Middlesex Habitat for Humanity (MHFH) has purchased land on N. Hammock Rd. in Westbrook and will start building MHFH’s first house in Westbrook in early spring 2020.
Please join us for the Westbrook Build Kick-Off Celebration on Thursday, January. 23, 2020 from 5-7pm in the Westbrook Town Hall’s Multi-Media Room.
MHFH has so much to be thankful for, including the Peach Pit Foundation and THE STURGES G. REDFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION and the BEA AND SHAILER BRECK FOUNDATION for making this possible.
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Discernment Team Announcement
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The purpose of discernment during the transition process is to paint a picture of who we are as a parish, and how we envision participating in God’s mission in the future. Which new ministries do we want to engage in; which do we want to keep or cast off? The discernment committee will do this by listening to & questioning the congregation & other stakeholders in our community. It’s important to hear from as many of you as possible. We will be conducting special discussion sessions to gather your opinions, but if you have a thought, comment or question regarding St. John’s discernment, the committee members want to hear from you. Please reach out to one of us.
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Flowers and Pastoral Care Cards
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Sunday Altar Flower Offerings
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The flower board has arrived and will be posted before Sunday! However, if you would like to call the office (860-767-8095) or send Chelsea an email (
[email protected]
) on a date your interested in you may do so.
Below you will find some recent dates available:
January 26, February 9, February 16, February 23,
March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22
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Thanks so much, one and all!
Members of our congregation have stepped up as usual when asked. The 2020 card writing team includes the following folks: Nancy King, Becky Honan and the church school, Kathy Randall, Paulette Rider, Betsy Godsman, Deb Swaney-Jones, Gerri Smith, Dawn Boulanger, Peg Chester, Marlene Going, Clio Coles, and Julie Glaski. Thanks are also due to Linda Santangelo and Jane D’Auria, who are retiring from their 2019 slots.
Each person has chosen a month and will send cards to those who are sick, homebound, or grieving. We are very blessed to have so many who volunteer for this wonderful way to keep in contact with some of our special parishioners. If you know of anyone who might benefit from this pastoral “touch,” please inform the church office any time during the year.
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Sign Up For SE Regional Monthly Newsletter
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Online E-News Sign-Up
The Southeast Region of ECCT has its own monthly newsletter. Stay in the know of what's happening in your region!
Register!
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Did you miss last week's E-Epistle?
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If so, click the link below to catch up and not miss anything significant happening at St. John's!
Or to find out where you are on the service schedule!
You can also check out this week's lectionary readings!
To check out past sermons!
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St. John's Episcopal Church Calendar
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Wednesday, January 8
Contemplative Prayer: 5:00 PM
Executive Committee Meeting: 6:30 PM
Thursday, January 9
Holy Eucharist: Essex Meadows: 10:00 AM
Holy Eucharist: Chesterfields: 10:45 AM
Staff Meeting: 1:00 PM
Discernment Meeting: 6:30 PM
Choir Rehearsal: 7:00 PM
Saturday, January 11
Men's Discussion Group: 9:00 AM
Sunday, January 12
Holy Eucharist: 8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist: 9:00 AM
Haiti Forum: 10:00 AM
Holy Eucharist: 10:45 AM
Earthquake Remembrance Service: 4:00 PM
Tuesday, January 14
Soup Kitchen: 5:00 PM
Building and Grounds Meeting: 7:00 PM
Wednesday, January 15
Holy Eucharist: 9:00 AM
Contemplative Prayer: 5:00 PM
Vestry Meeting: 6:30 PM
Thursday, January 16
Staff Meeting: 1:00 PM
Choir Rehearsal: 7:00 PM
Friday, January 17
Newsletter Article: Deadline
Diocesan Meeting: 1:00 PM
Saturday, January 18
Men's Discussion Group: 9:00 AM
Sunday, January 19
Holy Eucharist: 8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist: 9:00 AM
Martin Luther King, Jr. Forum: 10:00 AM
Holy Eucharist: 10:45 AM
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