Salisbury Community
3rd Grade Reading Initiative Welcomes Dr. Rebecca Koontz: Plans to Expand to Additional Schools
By Susan Shinn Turner Thanks to a grant from the Woodson Foundation, St. John’s is expanding its third-grade reading program. St. John’s is entering its fifth year in working with Isenberg Elementary School’s Gator Reading Club, a ministry begun by St. John’s as a result of our 2012 Strategic Plan. It’s now time to bring…
Read More49 Days of Gratitude Continues Until March 30
By Susan Shinn Turner The 49 Days of Gratitude celebration is rolling on. The event, which runs through March 30, kicked off Feb. 9 with a parade and opening ceremony in Spencer. A variety of events and activities are slated for March, including two events at St. John’s. St. John’s hosted an art crawl, which…
Read MoreRemembering the Legacy of Martin Luther King in Salisbury
By Susan Shinn Turner and Rhodes Woolly Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 50 years ago this month, on April 4, 1968, an event that immediately provoked nation-wide confusion and grief. One St. John’s member had a pivotal role in helping Salisbury residents deal with the uncertainty. King was killed in Memphis, Tenn., on…
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