Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Sermon Series
"Growing Edge”
The Rev. Aaron B. Jenkyn
Even in the cast-aside places of our lives, those corners that feel cut down, forgotten, or finished, God is quietly growing new life, just as a shoot rose from the stump of Jesse. Isaiah invites us to look honestly at these “stump places,” not with optimism, but with the courageous hope that God often begins where we have stopped expecting anything to grow. This is the work of Advent: to stand in the truth of our longing and still watch for the small, stubborn signs of God’s peace pressing up through the soil.
MUSIC
“O radiant dawn,” James MacMillan; featuring the St. John's Parish Choir, under the direction of Olin Johannessen, Associate Director of Music. Featured Offertory Anthem at the 10:00am Rite II Service of Holy Eucharist on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
The Ordination of Steve Falci
ADVENT And Christmas AT St. John’s
Wednesday, December 10, Pageant + Family Dinner hosted by Youth Cooking
2:00-5:00 PM | Youth Cooking Ministry
4:00 PM | Pageant Rehearsal in Church!!
5:30-6:30 PM | Family Dinner Party in Thaxter Hall
Sunday, December 14, Lessons and Carols Service at 5:00 PM
A musical evening service that invites you to step into the story, the scripture, the tradition, and the music. Followed by a festive reception in Thaxter Hall.
Thursday, December 18, Blue Christmas Service at 6:00 PM
On these darkest days of the year, many of us experience feelings of grief and loss. This service invites you to express this alongside the hope of coming light, with special music.
Sunday, December 21, The Christmas Pageant |10:00 AM
The Youth and Children present the annual St. John’s Christmas Pageant – a must see!
Wednesday, December 24, The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord
4:00 PM | A family-friend service for all ages with the children’s choir!
8:00 PM | A celebratory service with musical prelude featuring brass and choir.
11:00 PM | Late night traditional Rite I Eucharist with candlelight and vocal quartet.
Thursday, December 25, Christmas Morning Rite II Holy Eucharist with Hymns
10:00 AM | Revel in the light of Christmas morning.
Sunday, December 28, normal Sunday Services, no livestreams available
8:00 AM | Rite I, in-person only
10:00 AM | Rite II, in-person only
Sunday, January 4, Epiphany Star Festival
10:00 AM | A celebration of wonder, light, and holy discovery
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