The Rev. Mary Frances Curns of St. Anne’s, Jacksonville, presents "Praying with the Hymns."  It is a prayer practice that allows for the participants to 'hear' what God is stirring up in them and to reflect on their own personal lives to find the connections to healing, comfort, challenges, forgiveness etc. It requires participation only if you feel led to do so.

Our schedule for the day will be as follows:

9:00               Registration
9:45               Assembly Begins
11:30               Holy Eucharist
12:30               Lunch             

The cost for refreshments, lunch, and the use of Trinity Center facilities is $18.00 per person.  Please send checks made out to “ECW Diocese of East Carolina” along with the names of all persons attending to:

Ginger Jacocks at 304 Shoreline Drive, Cedar Point, NC 28584
Phone number: (252) 393-8083 and e-mail jacocks@ec.rr.com

This information will be needed no later than Thursday, August 7 (next Thursday) so that we will have a correct count for Trinity Center to prepare the lunch.

In September, we will begin youth and adult classes to prepare participants for confirmation, presided by newly consecrated Bishop Skirving on January 25, 2015. Youth will meet Sunday mornings beginning September 14. Sign up on the gift shop bulletin board.

Last month, we had a gainful talk with parents about ideas for shaping the 2014-15 children's Sunday school program. With a potential 70 participating children this fall, we want to continue our collaboration with parents on new plans, which include a class designed specifically for 3 to 4-year-olds, in addition to the nursery, K-3rd grades, and 4th-5th grades. If you have children under 12, please join us for the next talk this Sunday in Hauser Hall. Learn what will be new for next year and how you can help build a strong Sunday school for children.

On this day we will honor our young people who serve as Acolytes at St. John’s. Acolytes assist the priest with worship services: they carry the cross, torches, and flags during the procession, and they help the priest prepare for Communion. As acolytes, youth cultivate leadership and responsibility within the church. We are very proud of these young members of our parish and hope that you will thank them for the time they devote to this special ministry.

From September 8 to May 18, our Sunday Christian Formation classes offer engaging lessons and discussions for all ages. 

• Children’s Sunday school (preschool-5th grade) meets at 9:15 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the parish hall.
• Rite 13 (6th-7th grade) and J2A (8th-9th grade) meet in the preschool. YAC (10th-12th grade) meets in the library (next to gift shop). All classes begin at 9:15 a.m.
• The adult Bible study class meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Kyle House.
• The Contemporary Issues class meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Vestry room.

Children, preschool through 5th grade, will have fun with preschool director Donnie Winston learning about the Bible and engaging lessons creatively through crafts. Bible Adventures meets every Wednesday in the preschool, following children's choir practice.

From September 8 to May 18, our Sunday Christian Formation classes offer engaging lessons and discussions for all ages. 

• Children’s Sunday school (preschool-5th grade) meets at 9:15 a.m. on the 2nd floor of the parish hall.
• Rite 13 (6th-7th grade) and J2A (8th-9th grade) meet in the preschool. YAC (10th-12th grade) meets in the library (next to gift shop). All classes begin at 9:15 a.m.
• The adult Bible study class meets at 9:30 a.m. in the Kyle House.
• The Contemporary Issues class meets at 9:15 a.m. in the Vestry room.

Concluding the exploring Worship at St. John's forums, Fr. Alves will discuss the Easter and Pentecost seasons in addition to the Holy Baptism and the dismissal.

Children, preschool through 5th grade, will have fun with preschool director Donnie Winston learning about the Bible and engaging lessons creatively through crafts. Bible Adventures meets every Wednesday in the preschool, following children's choir practice.

Come enjoy food and fellowship at the home of Bee Gee Caviness! 

Immediately following the Senior Sunday service, please join us in Hauser Hall for a delicious lunch and parish planning meeting. As we begin formulating plans in each of our programs for the coming year, Vestry needs your input to help discern what programs and offerings are desired and identify leadership and volunteer opportunities in these areas. Help us shape a vision for our future as we move ahead.

One of the highlights of the year is Senior Sunday, when we honor our graduating seniors and hear them share their experiences growing up at St. John’s and their plans for the future. This year we honor graduating seniors Mary Kate Morgan, James MacRae III, and Elizabeth Chandler.

Examining the way the liturgical tradition of the Episcopal Church forms our worship, the forum series continues with its seventh installment: an exploration of the Holy Eucharist, the family meal for Christians and a foretaste of the heavenly banquet.

Open to all parishioners and guests, join us for the second installment of the Lenten Speaker Series,  a continuing discussion about the discernment process for the VIII Bishop of East Carolina. Fr. Alves will begin the third installment of the series by revealing how the border between the dioceses of North Carolina and East Carolina was determined. Add to your Episcopal trivia and find out the answer next Monday! Communion and luncheon will follow the discussion.

Open to all parishioners and guests, join us for the second installment of the Lenten Speaker Series,  a continuing discussion about the discernment process for the VIII Bishop of East Carolina. Fr. Alves will lead an exploration of two questions: how have you experienced the ministry of bishops and what is the role of a bishop in today's Church? Communion and luncheon will follow the discussion.

Centered in congregations, the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) empowers women to do Christ’s ministry in the world. Our vision for all women of the Episcopal Church is that we become a vibrant blend of all ages, coming together as a peacemaking, healing part of the Church. Join ECW for their next meeting and deepen your bond with the church, our community, and Christ.

Examining the way the liturgical tradition of the Episcopal Church forms our worship, the forum series continues with its third installment: an exploration of the season of Lent and discussion about the Prayers of the People.

Examining the way the liturgical tradition of the Episcopal Church forms our worship, the forum series continues with its second installment: an exploration of the season of the Epiphany and discussion about the sermon as a response to the readings of the day.