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Welcome Back Cookout

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Welcome Back CookoutIN CASE OF RAIN, THE COOKOUT WILL SIMPLY MOVE INSIDE THE PARISH HALL.

The Garden Group is sponsoring a “Welcome Back” cookout on Thursday, September 12th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Steve Spinetto is going to be flipping  burgers (regular and vegetarian) and rolling the hot dogs. There will be corn on the cob and plenty of salads.

Music

Douglas Witte will lead the shape note anthem, Northfield, to start the festivities.

After the meal, Jake Sterling, Jane Struss, and Mary Jane Rupert have prepared a group of Sephardic Songs arranged for voice, flute and harp by Manuel Valls that they will perform in the sanctuary.

Everyone is invited!  Please come and, if you have friends who might be interested in St. John’s bring them along, too.  We hope you will enjoy St. John’s outdoor space and an evening of food and fellowship.

What are you doing here? — Women’s retreat

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christ-sophia-2St. John’s  Episcopal Church Women will offer a summer retreat day on Saturday July 20 from 9:45a.m to 2 p.m. The day will be facilitated by our Priest Assciate the Rev. Lyn G. Brakeman.  The theme will be What Are You Doing Here?  It is a question we might ask ourselves and one that God asks our biblical ancestors — and therefore us as well.

Lyn will offer two short meditations and there will be time for silent, individual prayer, reflection, and sharing as desired at the end. Treat yourself to a day just for yourself and God — no work, no wagging of tongues, all time “wasted,” for the sake of your Soul.

Please bring a brown-bag lunch. Beverages will be provided. There is no fee and the day is open to parishioners and interested guests.

Please let Kathleen Scargle McCormick know by email or in person or phone if you plan to attend.

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Family Camp Registration is Now Open

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It is not too soon to think about attending Family Camp at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center, which runs from Thursday evening, June 27 through Sunday June 30th. Louis and Jack Tompros attended last year, and highly recommend it! There is more information at church on Sunday, and you can also talk with Louis and Jack.

Are you to Lead?

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As of May, there will be an opening for one position on the Vestry, our governing board. Do you feel called to be engaged with leading our church in the year to come? Please speak to Tom, or to one of our Wardens, Louis Tompros or Whitney Hayden, if you have any interest or perceive that God may be calling you to this ministry. The Vestry meets on the second Tuesday of each month.