Blog
News from the life of the parish today, and stories from more than four centuries of its history.
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VBS Discovery Canyon Blast!
Rejoice, Pray, Ask, Tell, and Seek were themes explored under the lighted sky of the Grand Canyon in Arizona where we had an adventure every day.
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J2A Pilgrimage 2009 to California
On June 20th, 2009, fifteen of St. John’s Youth and six adults embarked on a Pilgrimage to San Francisco and Yosemite National Park in California.
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Church Renovation: Brickwork, Slate Roof and the 33 Stained Glass Windows
The Church Renovation Committee continues to work on the renovation of the church. Our current goal is to complete the exterior renovation by this fall, well prior to the 400th celebration next year.
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Rite-13 Urban Adventure: An Incredible Experience!
That evening we completed a service project with YSOP (Youth Service Opportunity Project). We prepared, hosted, and served a meal for 80 people which included over 40 homeless guests.
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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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How Firm a Foundation: Jim Tormey’s History of St. John’s
The book tells the story of St. John’s Episcopal Church from its beginnings when the English established Protestantism in America. The story extends from the village of Kecoughtan, where William Mays was rector in 1610,…
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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.