From the Pastor- July 2020
Pastor Rhodes Dear friends, As we set up for our “first” 9:27 service last week, we tried to create a feeling of warmth, comfort, welcome, and...
“I am Listening… My Fear Doesn’t Stand a Chance”
Sisters and Brothers, Have you ever had a song that won’t get out of your head? I remember when I was young, randomly someone would start singing “The Song that...
It’s Time to Listen
By Pastor Rhodes Woolly The last week of May was a particularly trying, frustrating, grief-laden week. As we worried over reentering public space in the midst of the pandemic, we...
“Pray With Your Legs”
Enjoying a nice Spring day along the Rocky Broad River with Moose. Dear friends, I’ve had a little bit more time to read these days, especially...
Living into a New Normal: Being the church in a time of social distancing
By Pastor Rhodes Woolly The other day a friend said: “This last week has been the longest year of my life.” It feels like that, doesn’t it? It wasn’t long...
Be of good courage because together we will make it
Dear friends, I look forward to a day that doesn’t begin with a coronavirus update. I’m sure you do, too. Everyone has been affected or inconvenienced in one way or...
Funerals and Perspective
Dear friends, In the first two months of this year, we have led seven funerals as pastors of St. John’s. In addition, I’ve lost two aunts since January, and we’ve...
St. John's Blog
“How Can I Keep From Singing”
By Rob Durocher Minister of Worship and the Arts For many of us it can be said that without the musical voices of the faithful worship might be somewhat inconceivable....
“Dipping our toes back in the waters of live worship” A Look at Re– Gathering
By Susan Shinn Turner As St. John’s slowly reopens its doors this summer, here are some of the many activities from which we can choose to be of good courage...
