This Pentecost, May 23, 2026, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld will be with us at St. John’s to celebrate Confirmation and Reception into the Episcopal Church. These rites offer an opportunity to publicly affirm one’s faith or to be received into the Episcopal Church from another Christian tradition, marking an important moment of discernment and growth in a person’s spiritual journey. Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Confirmation and Reception.
New Community Meditation Group at St. John’s
Facilitated by Nancy Garnhart, an experienced instructor and longtime member of St. John’s, this weekly gathering offers a welcoming and non-judgmental space to slow down, breathe, and cultivate inner awareness. Drop-ins, first time meditators, and new participants welcome any week. No experience is necessary; if you can breathe, you can meditate.
The Chapel St. Chronicle: Sunday Sermon, Music, and More!
Featuring our guest preacher The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith’s sermon from Sunday, information about the upcoming St. John’s Selects concert with Capella Alamire, info on our next Outside the Box coming next Sunday January 25, info on this year’s Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talks from the Black Heritage Trail of NH, and links to all our content!

