This week at St John's

THIS WEEK AT ST JOHN'S

Dear Friends,

This Sunday we will be celebrating Gordon’s years at St. John’s (see details below).

I was there for the start and, after a lengthy hiatus, I will be here for this celebration too.

Some events of interest to note from around the same time as the introduction of Gordon as St. John’s Music Director follow:

Coca Cola introduced New Coke. Gordon lasted much better. In fact New Coke was described as the worst marketing blunder in history. Not Gordon. Good committee choice.

Windows 1 was released. Good stuff but nothing of the staying power of Gordon. Speaking of lasting power - CD’s were introduced. Lasted a little longer - but no match for Gordon.

Michael Jordan joined the National Basketball Association. He would be Rookie of the year and later signed a lucrative partnership with Nike shoes. Sorry, Gordon, I think he is likely the better known and will have lasting power deep into the Future.

Rupert Murdoch launched Fox Broadcasting

No comment. Just noticed it.

Kodak abandoned the instant camera business. Don’t know why. Seemed good to many of us. Would we ever have such photographic ease again?

Food trends included: Angel hair pasta, Chocolate mousse, French onion soup

Gordon was always on top of the trends. Speaking of trends, among the years we’re remembering, Leonard Cohen (First We Take Manhattan) and Neil Young (Landing on Water) were singing for us.

What do you think, Gordon?

Canadian soccer (football) players were working toward what would be their last FIFA men’s World Cup appearance until just last year. Long stretch in the wrong direction - you got it right Gordon.

Live Aid concerts around the world raised many millions to help starving Africa all singing together We Are The World.

Gordon, we have enjoyed having your ministry; our music programs are a source of pride; you have had an outstanding record on training so many former clergy; we thank you for your influence on the city of Ottawa.

God bless you and Gaston into a long, rich and happy future.

Allen

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Gordon Johnston – Celebration of Ministry

Gordon is retiring at the end of June! Come celebrate Gordon’s 40 years of leadership that has been formative for St John’s – Sunday, May 28, 5:00-7:00 p.m. You are welcome to contribute to the retirement gift to be presented on Gordon’s final Sunday, June 25. Please indicate “For Gordon” with your donation.

Listening Sessions for the future of music at St John's

Please join us to offer your input. What are your hopes for music? What do you hope for in our future music director?

Sunday, June 4 (in the church immediately following the service)

Thursday, June 8 (especially for the choir)

Sunday, June 11, 7 p.m. on Zoom. LINK. **Please Note Revised Time.**

Osiyo!

Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday morning!

We will leave from St John's at 9:30am. You may need bug spray, sunscreen, water bottle and cash for vendors.

Please see the link below for general information on Pow Wows.

https://shabotobaadjiwan.com/what-is-a-pow-wow

Hope to see you there!

Wado!

Kimberly

St John's Indigenous Engagement Coordinator

2023 Tulipathon

Please support Multifaith Housing Initiative's annual Tulipathon Walk. Your donation will support rent subsidies for MHI tenants. If you would like to see more about present and past Tulipathons visit Tulipathon.

Tulipathon 2023 will take place at Dow's Lake on the last Sunday in May (May 28). Opening ceremonies will begin at 2:45. The two-kilometre walk will begin at 3 p.m.

Please donate to the St. John's Team online at St. John's. Cheque donations (with St. John's on the comment line) can be mailed to Multifaith Housing Initiative, 206-404 McArthur Ave., Ottawa ON, K1K 1G8 or given to Gay for delivery to MHI.

If you would like to walk with the St. John’s Team, please let Gay Richardson know (gay@sympatico.ca). For more information, contact Gay.

Reserve a seat

TO REMEMBER IN PRAYER

Those On Our Hearts

The staff, volunteers and participants in the programs of The Well/La Source

Our Parish

Gary, Allen, Gordon, Josh, Kimberly, Kerry, Stephen, Brian, Michelle, Jill and all who minister at St John's.

Our Diocese

Shane, our Bishop; Anne, our Metropolitan; Linda, our Primate.
Staff at Ascension House.
The Parish of Lower Ottawa Valley and all who minister there.
For the Anglican Church Women (ACW) and their groups and members throughout our Diocese.

Anglican Church of Canada (ACC)

The Rt. Rev. Andrew Asbil, Bishop; The Rt. Rev. Kevin Robertson, Suffragan Bishop; The Rt. Rev. Riscylla Shaw, Suffragan Bishop, and the clergy and people of the Diocese of Toronto.

ELCIC

The Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute in Outlook Saskatchewan.

The Anglican Communion from Aba to Zululand

The Extra-Provincial Churches.

Parish Prayer Group

If you wish to have someone prayed for send an email to:

prayer-request@stjohnsottawa.ca.

FLOWERS

The flowers at the altar are to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for Gordon's ministry at

St. John's.

TAKE NOTE

2023 Art Credo – That’s a Wrap!

The 44^th Art Credo was, once again, a big success! In addition to raising some funds, we engaged the wider community (artists, visitors from out of town & folks in the neighbourhood), and a helpful team of parishioners (and friends) had fun setting up the exhibit, staffing the sitting shifts and closing the show. By the numbers, this year we had: 48 artists (incl. 9 first-time participants), 115 artworks, and 780 visitors came through the doors. A total of 23 artworks sold.

In conjunction with Art Credo, we hosted two new events this year. The Paint Along Night had a mix of parishioners and members of the community with 16 attendees who each took home a 12” X 24” painting they had produced themselves in only 2 hours. Everyone had a lot of fun and many requested we do it again some time.

Our Poetry Open Mic night was MCed by the Rev’d Al Budzin. Eight poets spoke—several of them were artists and a couple were members of St John’s. The event attracted about 20 people.