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Instructed Eucharist Sunday

8:00 AM Rite II

9:00 AM Coffee Hour

9:15 Adult Formation

10:00 AM Rite II: Choir & Sunday School


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TODAY, October 25 @ 7 PM

BYO chair & snacks/beverages. We’ll provide the s’more fixings! Rev Jill will lead us in Evening Prayer.

Upcoming Events @ St. John's:

See Sunday's Lectionary here.

Faith by the Fire

Friday, 10/25 @ 7 PM

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, 10/26 @ 8:30 AM

Bulb Planting

Saturday, 10/26 @ 9 AM

Road Cleanup

Saturday, 11/2 @ 10 AM

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Bulb Planting: River of Crocus Sat. Oct. 26 @ 9 AM

Be a part of an event that will blossom on our front lawn in 2025 after we plant 1000 bulbs Saturday, Oct. 26. Please join us at 9AM. Bring a trowel, gloves and something to kneel on. We provide bulbs & assistance digging.

Growing

We Pray What We Believe: The Liturgy of the Eucharist


When I was in seminary, I learned the Latin phrase lex orandi lex credendi, which roughly means "We pray what we believe."


Episcopalians are guided in their worship by the Book of Common Prayer, but even more than that, the prayers in the BCP proclaim how we understand God to be at work in the world and how we understand our relationship to God. The way we pray and participate in worship influences our understanding of God and our faith.


In the Episcopal Church, the principle form that worship takes on Sunday is the Eucharist service because we believe receiving Communion each week deepens our relationship with God. As we taken in the Body of Christ as bread (but more than bread!) we are united in fellowship with one another to be Christ's Body in the world (as the Church).


This Sunday, we will have an "Instructed Eucharist" at both the 8:00 and 10:00 services. During the service, I'll take time to explain why we pray in the way that we do, why we do the actions we do on Sundays. This is a perfect time to bring your questions and wonderings about why our worship at St. John's takes the forms that it does. In fact, the sermon will simply be Q&A - you provide the Qs and I, with Rev Terry's help, will answer them!


Rev Jill

The Giving Train: LIVE at St. John’s!   Saturday, November 9 5-8PM

Save the date for our 3rd annual Giving Train fundraiser:

Delicious food from Tone's Spot Food Truck & fellowship! Dance the night away with The Crooked Rose Band!

Details and tickets here.

Peony Green Team Fundraiser

Sunday, November 3 11:15 AM in the Battin Room. RSVP for is required by signing up here. There is a maximum of 20 participants so signup now! The $20 fee for this workshop will provide a presentation on peonies, a live outdoor demonstration on planting, a peony root to take home and a plant along with fertilizer and beneficial fungi. The funds generated will pay for the peony roots and assist on future church grounds beautification projects. 

Family Fall Festival: Saturday, November 2

4-6 PM


A fun afternoon of fall themed crafts,

story-telling, and games!


Bonfire, s’mores, hotdog roasting! 

Seeking

What is the Bible?

Adult Formation this Fall -- Sundays Mornings at 9:15


Join Rev Jill and Rev Terry this October and November as we unpack the question, "What is the Bible?"

Visit our website for the syllabus.

WE BELIEVE: Exploring our Episcopal Faith Sunday evenings at 6pm


This Fall, Rev. Jill and Rev. Terry offer a class for folks who want to learn more about the Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement. This class is excellent preparation for those who would like to be baptized, receive the sacrament of Confirmation or be ‘received’ as a full member in the Episcopal Church. A full class outline is on our website

Serving

Election Day Bake Sale

Our Youth Group will once again host a bake sale on Election Day, November 5.

Homemade or store bought donations can be brought to the church beginning on Sunday, November 3. 

Road Clean-Up: Nov. 2 @ 10 AM

Join the Green Team for our first roadside clean-up of Concord Rd.  Please reach out to Bob and Linda Fertig, or Glenn Wikel for more information. Sign up here.

Please sign up!


We are in need of hosts to provide our treats for Coffee Hour on Sunday mornings. Hosts can attend either the early service at 8:00 or the second service at 10:00. Please sign up on the clipboard on the treats table.

Delivery Help Needed on Wednesday Mornings

Our team that takes turns making the delivery of food donations to St. Mary’s on Wednesday mornings could use a few more volunteers in the rotation. If you are interested, please contact Ronnie Liberi.

Thanksgiving Food Collection

benefiting Chester Eastside

Donations of frozen Turkeys and anything on the list below can be brought to the Parish Hall for collection now through November 20. Other items needed include: Corn- 15 oz cans; Green Beans- 15 oz cans; Sweet Potatoes- 15 oz cans; Cranberry sauce- 15 oz cans; Turkey Gravy- 15 oz jars; Instant Mashed Potatoes; Instant Stuffing; Mac & Cheese- 7oz Boxes; Jiffy Corn Muffing Mix  PLEASE…NO CANNED PUMPKIN

Parkinson's Support Group

1st Wednesday of the Month


Next one is

November 6 @ 1:30 PM to 3 PM



More info here.

Submit Prayer Request
Pastoral Care Needs

Election Info. & Events

Election Prayer Vigil

Monday, November 4 @ 7 PM


Gather in our candletlit sanctuary for a time of praying for our country on the eve of Election Day. At this contemplative service, we will pray for peace and be fed by God's Word, Wine, and Bread.


Delaware County Election News & Information


The deadline to apply for mail-in or absentee ballots is Tue., Oct. 29, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.


Completed ballots can be returned by mail, at one of the County’s three dozen secure drop boxes, or in person at the drop box located at the Government Center Building in Media, conveniently located near the Voter Service Center located at 201 W. Front Street.


Note that all civilian ballots must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5.


New Ballot Tracking Tool


Delaware County has launched a mail/absentee ballot tracking tool to enhance transparency. This tool, available on the election results web page at DelcoPA.Gov/Results, provides near-real-time updates on ballot activity. It shows the total number of ballots sent out and received, including breakdowns of how mail-in/absentee ballots were returned—by USPS mail, at the drop box at the Government Center in Media, PA, or at any of the 36 community drop boxes located in dozens of municipalities across the County. 

“This new tool increases transparency by providing a pre-election, pre-canvass view of the total number of mail-in and absentee ballots sent out and those returned by voters—whether through USPS, the Government Center drop box, or one of the secure community drop boxes,” said James P. Allen, Director of Elections for Delaware County.


The totals will be refreshed frequently until all mail-in and absentee ballots cast by the Nov. 5, 2024, deadline are processed. This includes military and overseas absentee ballots, which must be submitted for delivery by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 4 and received by the Bureau of Elections no later than 5:00 p.m. one week after Election Day.


Flawed Ballots and Curing Process


Delaware County Elections is reminding voters of the importance of correctly completing their mail/absentee ballots. Ballots must be properly sealed, signed, and dated to be counted. Common errors include missing or incorrect dates, unsigned envelopes, and “naked” ballots submitted without the required secrecy envelope.


If a ballot contains any of these flaws, state law requires it to be disqualified. The Bureau of Elections will attempt to notify voters of any issues, offering options to correct their ballot. Voters can either visit a Voter Service Center for assistance or cast a provisional ballot at their polling place on Election Day.


Those who need a replacement ballot must return it by 8:00 p.m. on Tue., Nov. 5 via mail or at a drop box. On Election Day, replacement ballot services will only be available at the Government Center in Media.

Expanded Voter Service Centers


To assist voters, Delaware County has expanded to four Voter Service Centers (VSCs):


  • Media Voter Service Center: Government Center, 201 W. Front St., Media
  • Upper Darby Township One Center: 100 Garrett Road, Upper Darby
  • Chester City Hall: 1 E. 4th St., Chester
  • Chester Heights Office Building: 53 W. Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills


The VSCs will be open Mon., Oct. 21 through Tues., Nov. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, with Saturday hours from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Voters can register, request replacement ballots, or update their information at these centers. Please note that completed ballots cannot be submitted at VSCs and must be dropped off at a secure drop box or mailed.


For questions or assistance, residents are encouraged to call the Election Hotline at (610) 891-VOTE or visit the Delco Votes! election website at DelcoPA.Gov/Vote

Take a moment to pause and join us on Election Night, Nov. 5, for Virtual Prayers with The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations. Episcopalians will lead prayers for peace, our nation, and people worldwide. Register for the Zoom: iam.ec/envp or watch on Facebook with The Episcopal Public Policy Network.

St. John's Episcopal Church

Usual Office Hours

Monday - Friday

9 AM - 1 PM

610-459-2994

saintjohnsconcord.com

The Rev. Jill LaRoche Wikel, Rector

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