Congregational Life
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…
Read MoreThings Change: The First Sanctuary Renovation in 1947
By Doug RobinsonSt. John’s Archives Committee Some things change; some things stay the same. St. John’s is an excellent example of that maxim. For example, members are regularly added and removed from the church roll. We change the events we produce, the religious studies we offer, and the fellowship opportunities we provide. The composition of…
Read MoreMargy Fink’s Legacy as a Cook of the Kitchen
By Susan Shinn Turner If there was one thing the late Margy Fink was known for, it was her cooking. When her daughter, Cindy, lived in Oxford, she was in charge of weekly meals at the Methodist church. “We rotated families that would be in charge. We’d have anywhere from 45 to 75 people.” She…
Read MoreSt. John’s Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Lutheran Church’s Ordination of Women: The Rev. Dr. Marty Stevens to Preach Feb. 16
By Susan Shinn Turner The year 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the ELCA’s ordination of women. Throughout the year we will honor those women who have served as pastors at St. John’s or were nurtured here along their journey to ordination. To kick things off, we welcome the Rev. Dr. Marty Stevens on Sunday,…
Read MoreThe G2G Phase 2 Campaign Kicks Off
By Susan Shinn Turner Too many cooks in the kitchen? Not at St. John’s! For years, a variety of wonderful cooks have been feeding our bodies with delicious food, and feeding our souls with fantastic fellowship for the weekly Wednesday meals. And they’ve been doing so in a kitchen that’s in woeful need of an…
Read MoreCreation Care Travel Mugs
By Angel Owens St. John’s is committed to being stewards of God’s creation, which leads us into a new ministry called Creation Care. In the Summer of 2017, St. John’s installed solar panels on the roof of the Faith Center. A plaque recognizing the commitment to Creation Care found in Peeler Hall reads, “The solar…
Read MoreG2G Phase 2 unveiled!: Project will address deferred maintenance and renovation needs
By Susan Shinn Turner On Oct. 17, plans for phase 2 of the Generation to Generation project were unveiled to a packed fellowship hall audience during the annual State of the Church event. The $3.8 million campaign seeks to raise funds for renovation of the nearly 100 year old sanctuary building, as well as additional…
Read MoreSteve and Ashley Yang Celebrate Little League Softball World Series Win
By Susan Shinn Turner Once again, Rowan County has a world championship softball team. Its manager, Steve Yang, and his younger daughter, Ashley, are St. John’s members, along with the rest of the Yang family. Steve’s older daughter, Ellen, was a part of the first championship team in 2015 as an 11-year-old. That team was…
Read MoreState of the Church
By Susan Shinn Turner This year’s annual State of the Church is set for Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 5:30 pm. The Congregation Council is hosting the event, which includes a meal, prepared by Ott Pinkston and his crew. It’s going to be an exciting evening, according to Bill Johnson, council president. “This year, we will…
Read MoreFall Programming Begins in September
By Angel Owens We’re ready to kick-off a new season of fall programming, and there’s something for everyone! Wednesdays! begin Sept. 11 with Wednesday Night Meals at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. It’s always a time for fun, fellowship, and a delicious, inexpensive meal — “the best deal in Salisbury.” With three different services,…
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