Front sign of St Johns
Front sign of St Johns
We extend the welcome and love of God to all who come to church. Our worship is something we do together. The complete service each Sunday is printed in a program – no book shuffling or seemingly secret ways to get the hang of – and your voice is welcome and necessary. Worship is rooted in Scripture, which we take seriously but not literally, and follows the rhythm of The Book of Common Prayer, although we often use other prayer sources. Most Sundays there is Holy Communion and the table is open to any Baptized person and every seeker of Christ. Following worship, there is coffee, treats and socializing.
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The front door is accessible from the driveway, and an elevator goes to the basement, where there are restrooms. The sanctuary is air-conditioned in the summer.
Worship on Sundays at 10:00 AM
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I Will Not Keep Silent
Who are The Prophets?
This summer, our liturgy, preaching, and formation are focusing on the prophets of the Old Testament. Prophets were both seers and deliverers of “the Word of the Lord,” sometimes literally in messages they had received by divine inspiration or, at other times, in symbolic acts.
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One of the prophet’s primary functions was to expose the sinful practices of the people, and to hold people accountable to the God of Israel. Biblical prophets are often weird and uniquely challenging. Their unconventional and sometimes bizarre behaviors and messages are designed to convey God's truth and confront the status quo. They deliver warnings, encouragements, and judgments to the people, often facing opposition and ridicule for their unconventional ways.
And Jesus?
Yes, Jesus is considered a prophet within Christianity. The New Testament writers, like Luke, connect Jesus' teachings and actions to the prophetic role outlined by Moses, fulfilling a prophecy about a prophet to come. Jesus' teachings, miracles, and ultimate sacrifice are seen as fulfilling the prophecies of the Old Testament.
The prophets and Jesus are interconnected through shared roles, fulfilling prophecies, and pointing towards a shared God. Jesus is considered the ultimate prophet and the source of all prophecy.
Graffiti: Words of the Prophets
The line "the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls" is from the 1964 song "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel.
The lyrics refer to warnings or prophetic messages being scrawled in public spaces. The song suggests that the "prophets" are those who have been marginalized or outcast by society, and their messages are ignored or overlooked.
Simon’s lyrics call out society for its cruelty, greed, and unkindness. It is a society that, despite its frantic claims, is also a soulless, godless one, whose "Neon God," is one of commercialism, self-promotion, and the worship of wealth.
This society of hypocrisy and lies is so strong and loud that it deafens sacred thought, quiets compassionate action, feeds complacency, and silences truthful words: it is the very sound of silence.
It is into this context that Biblical prophets speak to us today.
Events
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Ceremonies
Weddings
We welcome the weddings of same-sex and opposite-sex couples alike. You may also have a civil union blessed.
Thank you for considering having your wedding at St. John’s. Before scheduling a wedding, we ask all couples to come to a Sunday service. There you can meet our clergy and other leadership and experience a typical liturgy.
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You do not need to be a member of the Episcopal Church to have a wedding here. We welcome the weddings of same-sex and opposite-sex couples alike. You may also have a civil union blessed in the church.
Baptisms
We welcome people of all ages--babies, children, teens, adults, and elders-- to receive the sacrament of Baptism.
Baptism is full initiation, by water and the Holy Spirit, into Christ's Body, the Church. We welcome people of all ages--babies, children, teens, adults, and elders-- to receive the sacrament of Baptism. The baptismal rite occurs in the middle of the service on Sunday morning, after the sermon and before Communion. Because Baptism is about joining the community, we do not do private services.
Funerals
You do not need to be a member of our church to plan this important aspect of the dying and grieving process.
Burial of the Dead is an act of mercy, and St. John’s is active in the ministry of ritual burial. You do not need be a member of our church, or any church to plan this important aspect of the dying and grieving process at St. John’s.
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The church seats about 110 people, and we have a full kitchen, tables and chairs in the basement for a reception. Our worship team will also be part of a graveside service or help scatter the ashes of the departed.