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Last Sunday during the 10am we celebrated baptism. It was the first baptism St. John’s has celebrated as a community gathered together in the church in a long time. In baptism, vows are made, priorities are focused, and we remember together who we are as people of faith. The liturgy isn’t just for the personRead more

At the 2019 church staff Christmas gift swap, the Rector came away with the gift deemed ‘least cool.’ It was a dog-eared print showing an alternate Last Supper. (A certain Associate Priest now residing in Boston slipped the gift into the pile of mystery packages.) The print is a reproduction of a painting done byRead more

The Wednesday evening Bible Study has been making its way through the Book of Exodus. We seek to enter into the sacred stories with curiosity, desiring to learn more about the context of our faith, and how these stories shape our worldview, our understanding, our purpose, and the ways in which we live out ourRead more

Oh, wow, where to start? How does one encapsulate six years of ministry with a thoughtful and caring community? First, let me thank the many youth, parents, and parishioners of St. John’s for being a singularly great place to work. As I get ready for my last Sunday, I want to thank the many peopleRead more

This Sunday’s gospel brings us the story of Jesus teaching in the synagogue of his hometown. At first the people gathered that day are impressed and astounded by his wisdom. But quite quickly they turn on him, cutting him down and saying that he’s just a carpenter who’ve they’ve known forever – since he wasRead more