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Pastoral Care Explained - a message from the rector

One of the great joys of serving St John’s is that we are always welcoming new members. Thanks be to God and to YOU...
November 17, 2025
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A Note of Gratitude at the Beginning of a Sabbatical

After 41 years on the organ bench sharing in the musical life of more than a few congregations -  and most...
Joel Gregory
November 17, 2025
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Enter into the Joy of Our Lord

by the Rev. Mark E. Waldo, Jr. Over the door of the north transept of Wells Cathedral in southwest England, there...
November 11, 2025
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A few words from A.I. Paul - a message from the rector

The other day a parishioner whom I will not name (but they clearly have too much time on their hands) asked ChapGPT...
November 3, 2025
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True Happiness? - a message from the rector

I have never knowingly quoted the eighth century king of Spain, Rahman III, (nothing to do with noodles) but today...
October 20, 2025
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What's Happening on Wednesday Nights? - a message from the rector

What’s been happening on Wednesday nights? Whirrr, fizzzzz, whooosh. Hear that? That’s the sound of the brains...
October 13, 2025
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Investing in Hope

I have been on church staffs for many years and as such, I have a unique perspective on tithing. And here it is: no...
Emily Howard
October 6, 2025
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Money! That's What I Want!

I remember when I first heard that song by the Beatles. (Actually, it was originally recorded by Little Richard on...
September 29, 2025
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Why Good People Disagree - a message from the rector

Last Sunday in my sermon I tried to ‘do my bit’ for creating a peaceful environment in these murderously divided...
September 22, 2025
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Swords into Plowshares - a message from the rector

“He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into...
September 15, 2025

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