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From the Rector:

Prophesy and Promise

Greetings!

 Dear People of God:

This Sunday, March 1, will be our second anniversary of traveling together as priest and people here at St. John | San Juan. Happy Anniversary, dear people of God!

Over the past two months, as conversations about the future of our congregation deepen, several people have asked me, “If you knew then what you know now, would you have taken this job?”

I always respond without hesitation, “Yes.”

Considering the challenges we have faced over the past couple of years, and the challenges that lie ahead, you may find that quick response to be a little crazy, a little cocky, or, at the very least, naïve.

But from my perspective, this call was – and is – a “sure thing.” Why? Because of YOU. Your honesty, faithfulness, and determined trust in God signaled to me that, together, we are called do something transformative, something prophetic.

I believe having the name “St. John” is a sign of our calling to be prophets. John is the only one of Jesus’ 12 disciples who was a prophet. As recorded in the Book of Revelation, the core messages of John’s prophecies are: God’s got this. Jesus Christ triumphed over death and hell to save us. Our call as believers is to share the Good News of God’s love. Fulfilling our call will ignite transformation and bring us to Glory, in this life and the next.

Dear people of St. John | San Juan, we are called to be prophetic, to share the love of God, not only with our lips but in our lives, to embody the Good News in every place we live and work and worship.

After the 10:30 am worship service on Sunday, March 22, we will hold our next Parish Meeting, at which the Vestry and I will share next steps in our journey, our exodus from this building. Your Vestry and I don’t yet have all the answers, but we want to share with you what God has revealed to us so far and to invite you to share what God is revealing to you.

As we move more deeply into our prophetic calling, I’m drawing inspiration from modern-day prophet Joan Chittister. In her book The Time is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage. She says:

How do we really get out of the swamp we’re in?

By confronting it.

How?

Truthfully.

But what will that take?

A model, a vision, a commitment, courage, and . . .

Annnnnd . . .? What else is needed to fix this muddled world?

YOU.

Thank you for being you. Thank you for accepting God’s call to travel together as people of prophecy and promise.

With admiration and affection,

Janet+

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Special invitation!

All at St. John | San Juan

are invited to an all-Parish meeting/information session/conversation

regarding our congregation’s historic and continuing core ministries

of Loving God, Loving Neighbor and Building Community

and our next steps in moving to a new location

Sunday, March 22

Following 10:30 a.m. worship (12:15 p.m.-ish)

in the Parish Hall

Sunday March 1

8 a.m. Holy Eucharist

9:30 a.m. Adult forum, Parish Hall

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, nursery | childcare available

10:30 a.m. Godly Play for children 6 through 11 years, Atrium

Following 10:30 worship, coffee hour in the Parish Hall

6 p.m. Spanish Service, nursery | childcare available

Monday March 2

10 a.m. Monday Morning Crafters, Parish Hall

6 p.m. Capital City AA, Parish Hall



Tuesday March 3

6 p.m. Nar-Anon, Guild Room

Wednesday March 4

Noon. Messenger deadline

5:30 Oasis service of candlelight, music and reflection, Sanctuary

6 p.m. Soup supper, Parish Hall

6:45 p.m. Choir practice, Sanctuary

6:45 p.m. Lenten book study, Parish Hall

6 p.m. Buddhist meditation

Thursday March 5

10 a.m. Centering prayer book group, Guild Room

Noon to 1 p.m., Centering prayer group, Guild Room

6 p.m. Capital City AA Group, Parish Hall

6 p.m. Capital Al Anon Family Group, Sanctuary

Saturday, March 7

9 a.m, Men's Group, Chapel

Wednesdays during Lent:

Special worship, soup suppers and book study

5:30-6 p.m. OASIS: A service of candlelight, music and reflection

Need a space of solace in the midst of stress and chaos? This service of sung prayers is for you! All are welcome to these beautiful, quiet services in the Sanctuary that will nourish our spirits!

6-6:45 p.m. Soup suppers, Parish Hall

Delicious soup and bread will be served! Help is needed with setup and cleanup. Contact Anne Hall at (360) 878-0152 or bill-anne483@msn.com with questions.

6:45 p.m. Lenten book study, Parish Hall – Reflections grounded in the book Taste and See: Experiencing the Goodness of God with Our Five Senses by Ginny Kubitz Moyer. Deacon Gen Grewell will lead this session.

Today, March 1, is El Hogar Sunday:

Support The School of Love and Hope

Please place your coins, cash and checks for El Hogar in the colorful offering plates to support this effort and keep Alondra, Johan and other students and staff at the school in your prayers.

Easter flower donations honor loved ones, support Altar Guild

Wednesday 7 a.m. Holy Eucharist



The 7 a.m. Eucharistic service on Wednesday, March 4, will venerate Paul Cuffee, a member of the Shinneock Indian tribe, who was a missionary among the native peoples of Long Island, N.Y. and worked for the survival of the local tribes.

All are welcome to join in this inclusive language liturgy, an excellent opportunity for spiritual connection with God and with other spiritual seekers in the middle of your week. Join in person in the Chapel, or on Zoom by clicking the button below.

Concert series news

SJSJ concert series presents

Dysfunction Junction, Seattle's premier Bluegrass band

SJSJ is so excited to announce a special addition to its 2026 concert series lineup!

Dysfunction Junction, featuring Seattle’s finest bluegrass musicians, will play an afternoon of Gospel and other bluegrass music right here in Olympia on March 15.

You’ll be singing along, and tapping your toes as they dazzle you with outstanding vocals and musicianship on the banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and bass.

The performance is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at St. John | San Juan Episcopal Church, 114 20^th Ave. S.E., Olympia (Intercity Transit Route 13). An accessible entrance is off the parking lot on 19th Avenue.

Suggested donation is $20, or what you are able to pay.

Looking forward to seeing you at this one-of-a-kind event!

Do you want to reach out to newcomers?

You are invited to learn more about the SJSJ Newcomer Ministry Team this Sunday, March 1, after coffee hour (about 12:15 p.m.) in the Library. All folks willing and able to serve on a team welcoming newcomers, please join team leader Randy White and Rev. Janet for conversation. We’ll talk about various opportunities to serve. Where/how might your gifts be used in this ministry? If you would like additional information contact Randy White at watac2001@yahoo.com.  

Queer In Christ Ministry of Inclusion informal get-together 

QIC invites all LGBTQIA+ folks and our allies to join us for a meal, camaraderie, and some planning for our 2026 program year. We'll be meeting at the home of André Unicume ay 2:30 p.m. on March 7. 

If you'd like to join us, please send an email to andre@stjohnsoly and we'll provide the address. In that email, kindly let us know how many are coming so we can make sure there's enough food and if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies we should be mindful of. Also be aware that there are two very friendly corgis that share the home. 

Day retreat with Sara Billups

Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SJSJ’s Library Guild welcomes Sara Billups to St. John | San Juan. She will guide participants through a day of reflection (we’ll have a labyrinth in the building), spiritual practice, and conversation. Billups’ popular book “Nervous Systems: Spiritual Practices to Calm Anxiety in Your Body, the Church and Politics.” The event is open to all; the $40 registration fee includes lunch. Scholarships are available. Registration information is available here.

Links

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St. John | San Juan has an amazing concert series, bringing the gifts of renowned musicians to our community. Learn more by clicking the button below.

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Prayer and Connection

If you or a loved one would like to be added to the prayer list, or to report an illness, hospitalization, surgical procedure or death, please contact the office, (360) 352-8527 or anna@stjohnsoly.org, to leave a message, leave your prayer on the yellow card in the pews, or, in an emergency, contact clergy:

Rev. Janet by text or phone

at (360) 358-2041

Rev. Jaime by text or phone

at (360) 606-4285

View the current prayer list here.

Names appear on the prayer list for three weeks. If you wish to continue prayers for someone, please contact the office by phone or email.

Clergy and staff

Rev. Dr. Janet C. Waggoner, Rector | janet@stjohnsoly.org

Rev. Jaime Case, Associate Priest | jaime@stjohnsoly.org

Rev. Gen Grewell, Deacon | gen@stjohnsoly.org

Steve O' Connor, Director of Music | steve@stjohnsoly.org

Anna Okrasinski-Maddox, Parish Administrator | anna@stjohnsoly.org

Jonathen C. Brown, Sexton

Your financial support of St. John | San Juan is welcome at any time. You can make a pledge, donate to specific SJSJ ministries, make a donation for concert tickets and more by clicking on the button above.

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Office Hours

Tuesday though Friday

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(360) 352-8527

Messages left after 2 p.m. Friday will be picked up

when the office opens on Tuesday