As the week comes to an end, join us for some respite, from a weary world.

Renew, refresh, and revive. All are Welcome!

Friday, October 25th, 7pm.

Saint John’s, 27 Devens Street, Charlestown, MA 02129

Dear Saint Johns,

The Vestry would like to formally announce that we have progressed to the next step in our transition! The Search Committee has been formed, a vital step in this process. The Search Committee, along with the Vestry, and our Search Consultant, Jane Redmont, will be meeting on November 9th to finalize details that will drive the creation of our Parish Profile and the posting for our new Rector.

A separate e-mail will be going out later this week with more information, including our committee members, a step-by-step description of the remaining tasks, and a tentative timeline. Please know that this next phase, the creation of our profile, is best achieved when ALL of Saint John’s are represented and engaged. Each and every one of you has something valuable to offer, whether that is time, talent, opinion, or moral support.

Thank-you, and we look forward to celebrating this process together!

Best,

Sarah and Catherine

Our Bishops invite you to an educational workshop, “Immigration Crises: We Are In This Together, Aren’t We?” organized for anyone who wants to learn more about immigration topics and ongoing issues, including Temporary Protected Status, as well as opportunities for involvement.  

It will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 26, 4-6 p.m., hosted at St. Barnabas’s Church (91 Main Street) in Falmouth.  Dinner and childcare will be provided. 

If you plan to attend, RSVP to the Rev. Canon Jean Baptiste Ntagengwa, Canon for Immigration and Multicultural Ministries, at jbntagengwa@diomass.org.

The 2019 Middle School Retreat weekend, Friday to Sunday, Nov. 15-17, will be taking place at the Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center in Greenfield, NH.

The retreat’s theme, chosen by the Diocesan Youth Council (DYC), is Our World; Our Future… and will encourage retreatants to consider God’s invitation to us all to join in the divine work of creating a better world.

The weekend will be led by DYC members and features small group workshops, indoor and outdoor games, worship to get everyone moving and thinking, music by a live band, and some much needed time away from the rush of everyday routines in order to pay more attention to the Spirit of God in our lives. Scholarship support is available, as is bus transportation.

Registration closes when capacity is reached, or on November 10. Register here.