Reminder: CHECK-IN & MASKS REQUIRED if attending in-person.
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Join us as we social distance and worship safely inside the Sanctuary. The Rev. Linda Spiers is Preacher and Celebrant. |
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Reminder: Registration & Safety Protocols
In order to keep us all safe, we remind you that we will continue to offer worship in-person limited to fifty attendees. Our safety protocols and guidelines are on your Eventbrite ticket, and you may also view the one-page Safety Guidelines that have been in the e-news the past few months and on the church website. You may also view the 16-page document here. We will continue to livestream only our 10:45 a.m. service.
If you need help registering, please let the St. John's office know by calling 860-767-8095 or by emailing [email protected] and we will help you through the process. Please register by 5 p.m. Saturday.
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10:15 a.m. Church Sunday School |
Zoom school is alive and well and happening weekly at 10:15 a.m. All are welcome to join us. If you haven't been receiving the link please contact either Becky Honan or Chelsea DiDonato, and we will see that you are included in the distribution list.
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10:45 a.m. Livestream Holy Eucharist |
Not ready for in-person worship? We've got you covered until you're ready to come back. Tune-in to our livestream offering via Youtube! The Rev. Linda Spiers is Preacher and Celebrant this week. |
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11:45 a.m. Virtual Coffee Hour |
Missing fellowship? Grab your favorite cup from your cupboard, and pour a steaming roast of coffee and join us via zoom to catch up with your church family. There's always a seat waiting for you! |
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Intergenerational Fall Hike and Prayer This Sunday! |
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Sunday, October 18th at 2PM!
Incarnation Center
253 Bushy Hill Road
Deep River, CT 06417
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Let's gather together at a safe distance wearing masks and go for an intergenerational hike. It's this Sunday, so please let Becky know you're coming!
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Weekly Choral Musical Offering |
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Rejoice in the Lord Always by Henry Purcell
written by Darlene James
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The Bell Anthem was the original title of our musical offering this week; it only later became known as Rejoice in the Lord Always. Originally, it had a "symphony" of strings for the introduction that sounded like the pealing of bells, and then the voices entered with the text, "Rejoice in the Lord always" from Philippians 4:4-7. The composer, Henry Purcell, lived only 36
years (1659-1695), but his numerous church and theater compositions are still performed and appreciated. At 20, he was appointed organist of Westminster Abbey. I will never forget seeing his semi-opera, King Arthur, at the Early Music Festival in Boston years ago, and Dido and Aeneas at Julliard with Richard Pittsinger.
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This anthem's text reminds us to have joy in the Lord: not to be anxious, but be hopeful, thankful, and have peace in knowing that your prayer requests will be taken care of.
Our choir this week: Phred Mileski, Gerri Smith; soprano, Nancy Lewandowski, alto Jim Myslik; tenor; Scott Konrad: bass.
We thank them all for taking time to record at home and bring us this beautiful anthem. Extra thanks to Scott for stitching this together and working a little magic.
All members of our congregation are welcome to join us in our weekly offerings. Please email [email protected] if you would like to participate.
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VIGIL FOR BLACK LIVES MATTERS |
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Vigil for Black Lives Matter |
With daylight getting shorter, the vigil at N. Main and Prospect St. will conclude on Monday, October 26 with a brief prayer. This vigil is a non-partisan, non-violent witness to call our community’s attention to the need for addressing racism and systemic brutality directed against people of color in our country. Attendees are asked to wear a mask, and welcome to bring a sign (home-made or otherwise), or simply stand in solidarity with us. This has been perhaps the longest running vigil in the State of Connecticut, following the brutal murder of George Floyd on May 25th. |
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CHURCH ON DEMAND DURING THE WEEK
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8:30 p.m. Virtual Compline |
Join Rev. Linda and parishioner Lee Gaby for a Compline service via Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 8:30 p.m. All are invited to join us. It's a short service and a sweet one of quietness and reflection before rest.
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9 a.m. Morning Holy Eucharist |
Join Rev. Linda via zoom for a short morning Holy Eucharist via livestream. |
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Anita Waligurski, a beloved longtime member of St. John's and resident of Essex Meadows, departed this world on Saturday, October 10th.
The celebration of her life will be held next fall on October 9, 2021, at St. John's. We will remind all as the date arrives closer to Fall 2021. In the meantime, please keep Anita, her three sons, and all her family in your prayers.
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Children & Youth Ministry Events |
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Intergenerational Discussion on Food Insecurity
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I have missed our Intergenerational events! And though it isn't easy to meet in person, I thought we might try it on Zoom. So on October 25 at 10:15 a.m., please join us on Zoom to discuss food insecurity.
Amy Hollis, the Shoreline Soup Kitchen and Pantries Director, will come on the call to talk about the program and answer any questions you may have. All are welcome to call in. A parish-wide e-mail will go out the week before with all the information you will need to join in. Let us hear your voice!
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Fellowship & Outreach Opportunities |
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Spook Crew and Jack-O-Lantern Volunteers Needed
The Essex Fire Department needs our help in creating a spooktacular Drive-Thru Halloween at their headquarters on 11 Saybrook Road in Essex!
Our community can help them by picking up a FREE pumpkin to carve at the Fire Station on Saturday, October 24th, between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m, and return all carved pumpkins by Friday, October 30th, to be a part of the Jack-O-Lantern display! They are also looking for businesses in Essex to carve pumpkins and create a spooky and fun display. We are currently putting a team together to create the presentation. If you would like to be a part of the team, please reach out to Chelsea at [email protected] or 860-767-8095.
You may visit the Essex Fire Station on Halloween night to see the finished product between 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.! This is a safe and fun way for all ages as no one needs to get out of their car, and all children will be given a bag of candy!
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Jack-O-Lantern Light Up the Night Contest!
Oh my gourd - St. John's doesn't want to stop the Halloween fun! We want to see a picture of your carved pumpkins before bringing them back to the Fire Station on Friday, October 30th.
Please submit your photos by October 30th, to Chelsea DiDonato at [email protected], and enter into our four-category contest: Cutest, scariest, funniest, and most creative! We will announce the winners the following week, and there may be a cool prize for all four winners!
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Middlesex Habitat for Humanity will be providing a Veterans Build-Home program to provide opportunities to current Military and Veterans of all service branches in the Middlesex County area. At this time, Habitat is distributing applications for the Veterans Build program. All eligible military individuals/families interested in this opportunity are highly encouraged to apply. Applications are due Friday, November 6, 2020 by 4 p.m.
To learn more about the specific requirements, please visit this link provided in blue!
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National Cathedral to Host Interfaith Prayer Service - Sunday, November 1st 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness
"Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will lead a live-streamed prayer service from Washington National Cathedral, Holding on to Hope: A National Service for Healing and Wholeness, on All Saints Sunday, November 1, at 4:00-5:30 p.m. EST. In the midst of pandemic, racial reckoning, and a historic election, the live-streamed service will gather Americans for prayer, song, lament, hope, and a call to love God and neighbor."
To read the full article, please click the "Read More" button.
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