Blog
News from the life of the parish today, and stories from more than four centuries of its history.
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Men of St. John’s Build Picnic Tables at Camp Chanco
The “St. John’s Builders” traveled once again to Chanco Center on the James, and this time built six commercial size picnic tables from scratch.
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The Bethlehem Turtle Visits St. John’s
Everyone found out that there is always room at the manger for all creatures.
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Night’s Welcome Spirit, December 2012
We were able not only to feed and give our guests shelter, but we gave them comfort and celebrated their time with us.
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Cornerstone: Preparing for Phase II, Fall 2012
Carrie Quinn has provided the following insight as to the things the architects have to do before actual physical building can proceed.
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Friending God on Pilgrimage: The 2012 J2A Pilgrimage to Seattle
Pilgrimage is a time for seeking and finding God in new ways.
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Did You Know? The Second and Third Sites of St. John’s Church
Both sites were lost for over a hundred years, were discovered, and are maintained today as a part of your historic heritage.
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Cornerstone: Planning Stage 2 of the Renovation
The plan includes the complete renovation of the 1901 tower and construction of the north addition currently designed to accommodate the utility upgrades.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 2012
After dinner, a liturgy took place in the church yard where the palms from last year were burnt to make ashes for Ash Wednesday.
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Cornerstone: The Renovation Begins, Winter 2012
Uncovering the structure allowed for confirmation of the tower’s original construction. The tower is made of solid brick masonry.
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A Window on the Past: The Virginia Laydon Memorial Restored
Your Heritage Working Group invites you to view the restored memorial of Virginia Laydon, the first child born, in 1609, in the colony of Virginia in the new English-speaking world.
