Outreach
“Sing to the Child” Men’s Chorus Christmas Concert Dec 10 at 4 pm
By Susan Shinn Turner Sure, the leaves are still changing and falling from the trees, but for the Men’s Chorus, it’s been Christmas since September! “When September comes, you’re practicing Christmas music. That’s just the way it is,” says Jason Harwood, the group’s new director. The group has been preparing diligently for its annual Christmas…
Read MoreAnita Renfroe Comedy Concert
By Angel Owens St. John’s GIFT Women’s Ministry hosted comedian Anita Renfroe, Oct.1 in the Faith Center. Traveling with her Mother-in-law, Kay, Anita drove up that day from her home in Atlanta, after flying home from Arizona the night before. Close to 250 women, ranging from age 14 to 86, along with a few brave…
Read More“In God’s Own Country” Premiered at the Meroney Oct 12
By Susan Shinn Turner What an exciting experience St. John’s vocal ensemble members had in October, joining with the Piedmont Players Theatre and Landesbuhnen Sachsen in the American premiere of “In God’s Own Country.” The play follows Henry Muhlenberg’s struggle to establish the Lutheran Church in America. Set during the start of the French and…
Read MoreCindy Fink Named Director of Meals on Wheels
By Susan Shinn Turner Cindy Fink grew up at St. John’s, and has fond memories of confirmation and Luther League. She recently returned to Salisbury, and in March was named director of Meals on Wheels. St. John’s has been involved with Meals on Wheels since its inception in 1976, and is one of the larger…
Read MoreSCREENAGERS: Movie Night for the Family
Movie Night for the Family Sunday Nov 5, 5:30 PM “Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that with her own kids and learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the…
Read MoreReformation Sunday Museum Exhibit Oct. 29
As part of the congregational observance of the legacy of 1517, the Miller Sunday School class will sponsor a special one-day exhibit on Reformation Sunday, October 29, in the room that will become the church museum. The museum is located in Peeler Hall, just to the left of the Welcome Desk. A collection of Lutheran…
Read MoreOprah Winfrey Donates Items to Quetzal Gala Auction
By Susan Shinn Oprah Winfrey has donated two items for auction at an upcoming gala next month in Salisbury. A pair of Nicholas Kirkwood pumps and a pair of Dita designer sunglasses will be up for grabs during the Quetzal Gala on Sept. 16 at the Country Club of Salisbury. This event raises money for…
Read MoreCongregation-wide Work Project at Salisbury High
By Susan Shinn Turner After completing projects at elementary and middle schools, St. John’s Serves this year will be working at Salisbury High School. The event is set for two days, 9 am to noon on Saturday, Sept. 9, and noon-3 pm on Sunday, Sept. 10. A sub lunch will be served on Sunday. “We…
Read MoreDrinking Coffee with Purpose
By Susan Shinn Turner If you have purchased a bag of Escuela Integrada coffee, then you are one of the first people to become involved in an exciting new sustainability project that benefits the school. All profits from coffee sales will go to la Escuela Integrada, says Paula Bohland, executive director of GRACES, the non-profit…
Read MoreWednesday Meals Returns September 6
By Susan Shinn Turner Wednesday meal lovers, rejoice! The perennially popular Wednesday meals return on September 6. This year, healthy alternatives have been added. “We already serve fresh frozen vegetables and unsweetened tea,” says Celia Jarrett, who partners with Ott Pinkston and his crew to prepare meals. “This fall, we’ll start offering fresh fruit as…
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