To St. John's Parishioners and Friends:

This past Sunday's celebration of Pentecost was supposed to be an outdoor Eucharist. Sadly, the weather didn't cooperate, so we celebrated the birthday of the church inside our historic sanctuary. Here's a St. John's family photo. Blessings!

Faithfully,

Kevin

The Rev. Kevin Laskowski

Priest-in-Charge

St. John's Episcopal Church

Next Chapter Thank You!

Thank you to all who contributed to our Next Chapter Campaign!

The past months have been a time of hard work and expectant transition. The preschool and daycare that occupied a large portion of St. John's facility moved last year. To help cover some of our lost revenue and to assist with the transition, in late 2024, an anonymous donor gave us $42,000 with the understanding that, at the right time, we would approach the congregation to supplement, even match, that amount.

Our fundraising effort wrapped in May, but we're pleased to report that we have now raised more than $43,000, more than matching our donor's generosity! Thank you for helping write the next chapter here at St. John's. Blessings!

Men's Group Breakfast and Grounds Clean-Up, June 21

When: Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 8:00 a.m.

Where (New Spot): First Watch at Fair Lakes, 12249 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax, VA  

The grounds right around the historic church are a little bit overgrown with weeds and debris. Some branches are now touching our freshly painted sanctuary! The breakfast will be followed by a very brief clean up. Please bring pruners/loppers/gloves. For whoever is able to stay, we will work from around 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. (about an hour only). We would like the grounds to look nice not only for our parish, but as the building is being shown to potential tenants. RSVP here.

Save the Date: St. John's Anniversary Eucharist

St. John's was consecrated July 14, 1854. Join us Sunday, July 13 to celebrate our anniversary with a special Eucharist. Additional details to come.

Candles

If you make candles or know someone who does, there are 10 pounds of candle stubs from the altar candles available. They are white or ivory, and most are 51% beeswax. If interested, contact Libby McCullough.

Altar Flowers Needed

Dedicate the altar flowers in thanksgiving or in memory of a loved one here.

WORSHIP

Sunday Sermon

The miracles of Pentecost are found in fire, wind, and speaking in tongues, but the miracles of Pentecost aren't just about how the disciples testified but that they testified and what they shared: the mighty deeds of God.

View all our services on our YouTube channel. And look for new sermons as always here.

Join Us In Person or Online

Join us in the historic church at 9:30 AM Sunday or watch live via YouTube. Additional links to the livestream, worship bulletin, and lectionary class are sent Saturday and also available on our website.

Upcoming Readings for The First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday:

• Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
• Romans 5:1-5
• John 16:12-15
• Psalm 8

New Worship Customary

Bishop E. Mark Stephenson has updated liturgical guidelines for the Diocese of Virginia. Remember: "individual communicants may not dip their own hosts or bread in the wine." The minister will intinct for you, if you so desire. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rev. Kevin.

Saint of the Week: Roland Allen

Roland Allen was a missionary, an early advocate of establishing churches which from the start would be self-supporting, self-propagating, and self-governing, adapted to local conditions and not merely imitations of Western Christianity.

Read more about him here.

Join Us for Bible Study!

We've made it more than halfway through the Gospel of Luke. But you can jump in to Bible study any time, even if you haven't attended in recent weeks, or at all.

Join us in the library Wednesdays at 11:00 AM or Thursday nights at 7:00 PM, for a weekly Bible study on the Gospel of Luke. We'll be using N.T. Wright's Luke: 26 Studies for Individuals and Groups (2011) to explore the third gospel. No need to RSVP for individual classes. For more information, contact Father Kevin or Lisa Heller.

Adult Lectionary Forum

Join us Sundays in person in the church library or online via Zoom to discuss the day's lessons. (This is the new link for meeting #826 4944 0667. Please make sure you use this new, updated link.)

Education for Ministry (EfM)

Education for Ministry (EfM) is a unique four-year distance learning certificate program in theological education based upon small-group study. Contact Walt Cooner for more information.

Another Delicious Dinner at Hanley House

June was a delicious month at the Katherine Hanley Shelter. We served 50 people a Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Casserole. As we enter the summer months, we simplify and serve pizza with salad and chips. We have other items that we serve, so please check the sign up and join us!

St. John's makes and serves a meal every second Tuesday of the month at the local family shelter. Sign up to prepare or provide food ahead of time and/or join us on July 9 to serve. Contact Deacon Steve for more information.

Bring donations for our local family shelter to church or drop by the office.

Their needs may be found on their In-Kind Donations Wish List through Amazon.

Shop for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries

Please bring donations of food and more to Sunday services, or drop at the church office. These items are especially needed:

Food:

• Canned Meat (chicken, salmon, sardines, Vienna sausages)
• Canned Vegetables (carrots, beets, potatoes, mixed vegetables)
• Pancake Mix
• Syrup
• Cereal (low sugar preferred)
• Flavored Rice and Pasta (Rice A Roni, Knorr pasta sides)
• Canned Fruit (peaches, pears, pineapple)
• Canned beans (black and red)
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Cake Mix or Brownie Mix
• Family Sized Snacks (crackers, pretzels, nuts, etc.)
• Hot Beverages (ground coffee, tea bags, etc.)

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Toiletries:

NOTE: Toiletry items cannot be purchased by clients with SNAP​​

• Body Wash
• Toothpaste
• Hair Shampoo
• Hair Conditioner
• Feminine Hygiene Products (Pads preferred)
• Baby Wipes

Note: we are not currently in need of diapers due to our partnership with Greater DC Diaper Bank. Please only donate baby wipes if you want to donate items for babies.

St. John's is a founding partner of Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, which provides food and financial support to more than 600 local families every month.

Centreville Immigration Forum

CIF provides immigrants in need with the means to improve their lives and become more integrated into the community, improve communication and cooperation among all groups serving immigrants, and build community recognition of our strength in diversity.

The Shepherd's Center of Western Fairfax

The Shepherd's Center needs drivers and support for local seniors.

Prayer Requests

If you would like to add yourself or someone you care about to our Sunday prayer list, please contact clergy or the church office.

Sunday Services

Additional readers and ushers are needed. Sign up here.

Coffee Hour

We gather after worship for food and fellowship. Assist with snacks here.

Katherine Hanley Monthly Dinner

We cook and serve every second Tuesday of the month. Sign up here.

Altar Flowers

Dedicate the altar flowers in thanksgiving or in memory of a loved one here.

Photos?!

Have any photos or short videos from St. John's events? Send them to us.

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