Blog
News from the life of the parish today, and stories from more than four centuries of its history.
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Cornerstone: The Proposed Renovation of the Church
The scope of work includes two small additions (a west narthex and a north utility room) to, and a complete renovation of, the existing church building.
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Looking Back on the 400th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
On Saturday, over 358 folks were at our evening dinner, with 400 attending the 400th service on Sunday, and over 1200 at the combined reception with the city following the service at the Virginia Air…
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Cornerstone: Masonry Repairs and Protecting the Organ
Concerns have been expressed about the status of the organ during the renovation in 2011 so contact was made with Ric Parsons, President of Parsons Pipe Organ Builders.
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The Church Renovation Committee’s First Two Years
Two years of planning and projects have focused on restoration and maintenance of the church exterior to make it weather-tight and even more beautiful for the 400th Anniversary.
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The Ordination of Bob Gay as Deacon
On Saturday, April 24, members of the St. John’s Vestry traveled to Hickory Neck Episcopal Church in Toano to celebrate the ordination of Bob Gay. It was a joyful service led by the Right Reverend…
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Night’s Welcome 2009: 194 Volunteers, 8,148 Hours
What a success this Night’s Welcome of 2009 was for St. John’s Church! A total number of 194 volunteers were logged for 8148 hours of service.
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A Look Back at New Orleans: The Mission Trip of November 2009
We were managed well by our handlers and could genuinely step back at the end of the week and say we made a difference.
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Renovation Update: The Church Roof Is Complete
The roof has been completed and received a certification from Restoration Engineering that the required work was completed according to the terms of the contract.
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Renovation Update: Stained Glass Windows Removed for Restoration
Renovation is continuing as evidenced by the missing stained glass windows.
