Ms. Pam: Walking into Sunshine at St. John’s CDC

By Barbara Jo Corriher It might be gray and rainy outside, but when you walk into the St. John’s CDC, you are walking into a beautiful, sunny day because Ms. Pam is there to greet you. When you are in the presence of Ms. Pam you glow because she glows. She shares her smile and…

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The Gathering: How Wednesday Night Meals Began

By Susan Shinn Turner Last month, we told you some of the stories of the St. John’s “cooks in the kitchen.” This month, we asked Georgi Goss to share her memories of how the Wednesday meals came to be, since she was instrumental in starting the Wednesday night gatherings. Georgi is the daughter of the…

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Carolyn Myers Honored for a Lifetime of Tutoring

By Susan Shinn Turner When asked about her recent Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rowan County Literacy Council, Carolyn Myers says, “Oh, that’s old news!” But the retired educator encourages others to become a tutor. Carolyn spent 35 years as a tutor and trainer with the literacy council. She’s also been the board’s president, vice…

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Looking Back: The Sanctuary’s 1975 Renovation

By Doug Robinson St. John’s Archives Committee From generation to generation, St. John’s has been steadfast in the stewardship of our facilities. After all, much wear and tear can occur after thirty years of use. Such was the case in the early 1970s when our congregation found itself facing significant maintenance, preservation and enhancement needs…

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