The vestry recently had a discussion of how we can cut out some of the dead time in the 10:30 service. By ‘dead’, they didn’t mean those moments of fruitful, quiet contemplation, often accompanied by musicians. No; ‘dead time’ is when we watch people walking around as we wait for the next item of worship […]

We began working with Hope Inspired Ministries (HIM) under the guidance of Daniel Strandlund by providing lunch and mentors. We are currently looking for more people who would like to give of their talents in one of my favorite ways—through food. Currently, a small group of St. John’s parishioners provides a home-cooked lunch for about […]

Here are some questions to ponder. What possessions do you really value at this moment in your life? Now ask yourself this: in five years’ time, which of these possessions do you think will hold the same importance for you? Right now I am at Saint Augustine Beach with my family—ten of us all crammed […]

This Summer we are presenting organ concerts at noon Wednesdays.  You have seen our notices via weekly email, Facebook and Instagram. They are meant to be a welcoming event into our space.   I am often in the church by myself and able to contemplate its kaleidoscope of color, texture and symbols.  I do that during […]

I love St. John’s. I say that without reservation. I love every nook and cranny of this place, the history it represents and the future it portends. I have been part of this place in one way or another since birth. I was baptized here, confirmed here, married (twice) here, my children were baptized and […]

Albert says, “E=MC2”   Uh oh.  Math.  Do we have to?  Frankly, I’d rather not.  But I am feeling very pleased with myself today, and I want to share my happiness.    First let me set the scene by telling you where I am on the Science-Math Continuum. (This isn’t a real thing.  I just […]

Beads, Creeds, and Growing Seeds.   You’ve gotta love spring, haven’t you?  As you know, this is my second April in the Deep South and I’m loving it.  I can take any amount of this warm weather and  sunshine.   As a boy I used to watch the Masters golf tournament on TV from the […]

  “Being Part of Something Bigger Than Yourself.”   Those are the words of a 51-year-old Australian psychologist named Kate Russo.  BBC.com caught up with her as she was traveling to Uvalde, Texas to experience her 14th total eclipse of the sun.  14.  Isn’t that a little excessive?  I mean, it’s interesting and all that… […]