To St. John's Parishioners and Friends:

"Walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God." - Ephesians 5:2

Our stewardship campaign theme this year is Walk in Love, and it calls us to remember that our greatest gift in community is how we come together in purpose and mission. When we walk in the same direction with God and neighbor, we can achieve so much.

Read the recent letter from our stewardship chairs and your priest-in-charge, and watch videos from Sunday's worship below about our campaign. (If you haven't or didn't receive a pledge letter, please contact the church office to make sure we have your contact information.)

You can pledge online for 2025, or print a pledge card, fill it out, and bring or send it to St. John's. For more information, visit our website or reply to this email with your questions.

Walk in love!

Grace and peace,

Kevin

The Rev. Kevin Laskowski

Priest-in-Charge

St. John's Episcopal Church

Investiture of Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe

Earlier this summer, the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe was elected the 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. Not only was he elected on the first ballot by the House of Bishops at the 81st General Convention, at 49 years old, Bishop Rowe is the youngest to be selected as Presiding Bishop.

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, Rowe will be installed to begin his nine-year term. While a simple in-person ceremony will be held in the chapel of the churchwide offices in New York, all are encouraged to participate in virtual celebrations hosted in multiple locations and dioceses across the Church.

Friendsgiving!

For some fun church fellowship we will have a Friendsgiving Pot Luck in the Parish Lower Hall on Monday night, November 25, at 6:00. Please RSVP and let everyone know what you will be sharing. Paper plates, napkins and utensils will be provided.

All Saints Sunday

This Sunday, November 3 is All Saints Sunday when we honor those who have died over the past year. If there is a friend or loved one you’d like to be included, please contact the church office.

Altar Flowers Needed

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

WORSHIP

October 27 Sermon

One mark of a disciple of Jesus is they are "like those who dream." Disciples dream. Rev. Kevin kicks off stewardship season with an invitation to dream.

View the entire Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost on October 27 here. And look for new sermons as always here.

Walk in Love: Andrew Wade

Parishioner and stewardship campaign co-chair Andrew Wade leads our annual testimonies from the parish with some notes about how you can give.

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 All Saints Sunday

Let us prepare our hearts and mind for worship:

First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9

Isaiah foretells a great feast that awaits God’s redeemed people.

Response: Psalm 24

Second Reading: Revelation 21:1-6a

God establishes a new heaven and a new earth, and will dwell among the saints for the rest of time.

Gospel: John 11:32-44

Jesus weeps with those who weep, and then speaks his powerful word that conquers death.

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.

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.

Thanksgiving Boxes

Let's support local families celebrate a bountiful Thanksgiving!

We have committed to provide 25 boxes of groceries to the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) Thanksgiving Grocery Assistance Program. St. John's will provide boxes to the congregation with a list of groceries requested for each box. Please pick up a box in church or in the church office, fill it with the requested items, and return it to the church between Sunday Nov 17th and not later than noon on Friday Nov 22. The boxes will be delivered to WFCM on Saturday Morning to be distributed to those in need.  

Thank you for helping these families have Happy Thanksgiving!

WFCM Thanksgiving Food Distribution and Volunteer 

Western Fairfax Christian Ministries is seeking volunteers to help distribute food from the Thanksgiving collection on Saturday, November 23, starting at 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Please review the list of unfilled volunteer opportunities at this link.

Volunteers Needed at the Katharine K. Hanley Family Shelter

We still have several slots to fill for the Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter dinner on November 12. In October we served 62 meals! Everyone enjoyed the Pulled Chicken and Mac and Cheese! Thanks to everyone who supported this meal!

St. John's makes and serves a meal every second Tuesday of the month at the shelter. Sign up to prepare or provide food ahead of time and/or join us on November 12 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.

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.

Shop for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries

Please bring donations of food and more to Sunday services, or drop at the church office. Take one of the colorful slips at church as a reminder to shop. These items are especially needed:

Food:

• Flour
• Sugar (1 or 2 lb. bags)
• Vegetable Oil
• Pasta Sauce
• Pasta
• Cereal (low sugar preferred)
• Pancake Mix
• Family Sized Snacks (pretzels, crackers, etc.)
• Canned Chicken

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Toiletries:

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

• Body Wash
• Bar Soap
• Toothpaste
• Hair Shampoo
• Toilet Paper
• Size 6 Diapers 
• Large size pullups (size 4T/5T for toddlers)
• Baby Wipes​

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.

For an Election

2024 is an election year, so let us pray:

Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP, p. 822)

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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