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Parish Life
News and happenings from the life of the parish today.
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Renovation Committee Report: February 2009
The Committee decided to pursue slate roof repairs/maintenance this year (along with other tasks such as church exterior painting and wood repair/replacement), and postpone the tower roof replacement until more is known about the plans…
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Renovation Committee Report: Brick Restoration and Cemetery Improvements (January 2009)
The brick restoration to the church walls and the cemetery walls is nearing completion and was done with expert workmanship.
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A Final Note on the Downtown Neighborhood Lunch
We fed over 1600 meals to our guests over 15 weeks this summer and we sent out about 8 meals each week to our shut-ins.
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Outreach at St. John’s: Facilities, Appeals, and Trusts
Through special appeals throughout the year, the parishioners of St. John’s have contributed approximately $14,500.
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The Tyler Zone: St. John’s First Year at Tyler Elementary School
Exactly one year ago, St. John’s embarked on a new mission: Being a faith based partner with Tyler Elementary School in Hampton.
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An Incredible Experience in Washington, D.C.: The J2A Urban Adventure
We prepared, hosted, and served a meal for 65 people which included over 30 homeless guests.
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Renovation Committee Inspects the Church from Cellar to Attic
Five members of the committee along with Camille Bowman, Virginia Historic Resources Officer, donned “bunny crawling suits” and prowled around on dirt floors, peered into spidery places and climbed to the church attic and roof.
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Church Renovation Committee Holds First Meeting
The mandate is to design and implement a process that results in a complete, well planned renovation of our church building. The goal is a “gentle renovation with modern systems consistent with the architecture of…
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Delegates’ Report: The 116th Annual Council of the Diocese of Southern Virginia
As per any road trip for St. John’s delegates attending a council diocesan meeting, it began with traveling in a downpour to the Williamsburg Lodge.
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Men’s Group Cooks Breakfast for Camp Wakonda
The Men’s fellowship group prepared breakfast for Camp Wakonda on June 21st. Campers and staff numbered around 150.