Congregation News

Thank you to Joe Sims for sharing this beautiful photo, taken from inside Bell Tower Green. The new park in downtown Salisbury — directly across the street from St. John’s — opened to the public on Oct.1.
Nov 09

Calling a New Pastor

Thank you to Joe Sims for sharing this beautiful photo, taken from inside Bell Tower Green. The new park in downtown Salisbury — directly across the...
Steven Page peripheral blood stem cell donation procedure
Oct 28

An Unexpected Hero

By Susan Shinn Turner This spring, Steven Page was contacted about being a potential match for a peripheral blood stem cell donation. He’d had a cheek swab as part of...
Ryan also completed a fire pit next to the shelter using granite repurposed from Happy's Lake.
Oct 26

Ryan Brady Completes His Eagle Scout Project

Ryan Brady stands under a shelter at Happy's Farm he recently completed for his Eagle Scout project. By Susan Shinn Turner Congratulations to Ryan Brady, who...
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Oct 21

Shop Seasons Gifts This Fall

By Diane Poole Many new baby and children’s toys, puzzles, and gift items are now on the gift shop shelves in time for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Bunnies by the Bay...
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Oct 18

Meet Our New Nursery Workers: Kaley and Emily Almond

By Susan Shinn Turner Sisters Kaley and Emily Almond are new nursery workers for the 9:27 and 11 am services. After attending St. John’s for some time, Emily and Kaley...
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Oct 11

Adam Ryerson Named New Scoutmaster for Troop 443

By Susan Shinn Turner Adam Ryerson is the new Scoutmaster for St. John’s Scout Troop 443. Ryerson is retired from the Air Force, where he spent four years on active...
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Oct 07

God’s Work. Our Hands.

Each year, Lutherans from all around the country gather with their congregations for a day of service to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America –...
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Sep 27

Greeting Cards and Positive Purchasing Power

By Angel Owens Last year, I read a lot of books, and by that I mean listened to a lot of books on Audible. A few of my favorites were...
Rosemary and Karl Kinard
Sep 20

‘A rare treasure’ Rosemary Kinard to retire after 19 years at St. John’s

Rosemary and Karl Kinard By Susan Shinn Turner The scene perfectly encapsulates what kind of relationship Rob Durocher and Rosemary Kinard have had. On communion Sundays,...

The Pastor's Blog

Thank you to Joe Sims for sharing this beautiful photo, taken from inside Bell Tower Green. The new park in downtown Salisbury — directly across the street from St. John’s — opened to the public on Oct.1.
Nov 09

Calling a New Pastor

Thank you to Joe Sims for sharing this beautiful photo, taken from inside Bell Tower Green. The new park in downtown Salisbury — directly across the...
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Jul 29

Connected by an Invisible String

Sisters and Brothers, As I reflect on the last three and a half years that I have spent with you, I am so incredibly grateful. St. John’s and Salisbury will...
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Jan 12

A Message for a New Year

Sisters and Brothers, There is nothing better than a new planner! Ok, maybe not for you, but for me, the flipping of the calendar to a new year means a...
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Sep 04

Waves of Grief …And Love, Grace, and Peace

Sisters and Brothers, “Grief is like waves.” If you have heard me talk about death, you know that this is my motto. Grief is like waves in the ocean. It...

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