Weekly News Update

Deans' Note | January 09, 2022

On Wednesday our nation remembered the one year anniversary of a very dark day in our democracy, the insurrection at the Capitol in Washington DC. Political rhetoric and mob incitement weren't the only things behind the uprising. A nefarious force mobilized and engaged people fueling their fears, selfishness and tribal instincts. Our worst selves were on display.

And yet, January 6 is also the Feast of the Epiphany and this Sunday we will celebrate that feast the church has always twinned with the Baptism of our Lord, because in both God sheds light in our darkness -- in the Epiphany, the world sees the light of hope in the face of Herod's cruel and fearful violence, and in Jesus' baptism, he brings light by showing up in the wilderness, where we would never expect God to show up. In this way we too have hope for our darkness. Despite the fallen world around us, despite uprisings of evil and injustice, a greater uprising is underway. Jesus lights up our true and better nature and challenges us to join him in living a different way.

God's best hope for humanity, for justice and righteousness is on the horizon and we as light filled people of God have the vocation of proclaiming it. We do this not by fighting injustice with violence -- verbal or otherwise, but in the steady acts of grace, love, resistance, patience and hope that never despairs.

This Sunday we gather to shine that light, to be renewed in that hope as God's people in the world. And while some of us still may wish to join us in person, we encourage you to join us digitally, because we hope all of us will be kept safe through these pandemic days.

St. John's Cathedral Covid-19 Protocol Update | January 2022 | St. John's Cathedral

Once again, the Covid-19 omicron variant challenges us as new cases in our city and county rise exponentially. As a result, the following protocols will be in place for the next two Sundays, January 2nd and 9th. We will re-evaluate this policy as we continue to monitor the case numbers in the next two weeks.

Upcoming Events

Vaccination Policy

Don't forget to bring your vaccine card to mass if you have not already done so! Booster shots are highly encouraged for the following two weeks and will be required starting January 16. Facial coverings continue to be required.

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Christian Education | Winter 2022

Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Sundays, February 6 through March 13 ( Six weeks)

at 11:30 am, Zoom and in-person

Take a deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, who we read throughout this liturgical year in our Sunday masses. How does Luke tell the story of Jesus? How is his story distinct, and how similar to the other writers who tell the story of Jesus? Like all tours, we will see the whole map, but pay particular attention to key places of interest. We will combine the study of the text with time to allow ourselves to meet the Jesus who speaks in a unique way through this telling of the Gospel.

Why the Cross?

Sundays, March 20 through April 10 (Four weeks)

at 11:30 am, Zoom and in-person

As we enter deeper into the Season of Lenten and our focus turns toward Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, to suffering, and death, the cross becomes a central focus of the church's liturgy. But why the cross? What is the meaning of Jesus death for us? What are the ways the Christian tradition understood Jesus' death as atonement for sin and means for our reconciliation? How can we come to understand the grace God gives to millions and to me and you through the cross.

Basic Christian Formation

Saturdays, February 5 through April 9

at 10:00am, Zoom Only

This is the basic course for all those who are exploring the Christian faith, want to reconsider or reclaim their faith, and even if you are new to St. John's. This class has been offered annually over many years for everyone considering Baptism, Confirmation, reception, or to prepare parents of children to be baptized. More information will be available in a separate announcement on this foundational class.

Community

Annual Meeting of St. John's Cathedral

January 30, 2022 at 11:30 am

Zoom and in-person

All members in good standing of the congregation are invited to attend. The agenda includes an exciting update on our property redevelopment, our budget for 2022 and ratification of our Vestry slate for 2022.

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Update on Pledge Envelopes for 2022

Our supplier for our offering envelopes has alerted us that

"due to circumstances outside of our control we will be delayed shipping your box set envelope order in time for January 2022."

Shortages in paper and envelopes as well has transportation to receive goods means offering envelopes will likely not arrive in time for the new year.