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Worship Overview
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MUSIC
Music Overview
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Young Organist Collaborative
Instruments
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Care Overview
Reach In
Reach Out
Common Table
LEARN
Learn Overview
2025-26 Program Year
Voices of Faith Guest Preaching Series
Youth Formation
Adult Formation
GIVE
Give Overview
Community Support
Legacy Giving
Bequest
Donate Online
ABOUT
Know St. John's
Clergy and Staff
Vestry
History
Rental Info
Photos
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Accessibility
Parking
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November 11, 2025
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Episcopal NH, Music
St. John's
The Chapel St. Chronicle: Sunday Sermon and ...

Featuring Aaron’s sermon from Sunday, a new recording of a favorite Spiritual from the Parish Choir, A Prayer for Veteran’s Day, and a link to the full text of Bishop Rob Hirschfeld’s 2025 Diocesan Convention address, plus links to several of our content clearinghouses for all your SJC content needs!

The Chapel St. Chronicle: Sunday Sermon and more!
November 4, 2025
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Music
St. John's
The Chapel St. Chronicle: Sunday Sermon, Music, ...

Featuring Rob’s sermon from Sunday, the link to revisit our evening Requiem Mass Service for All Saints, a Prayer for Elections, as well as links to all our content!

The Chapel St. Chronicle: Sunday Sermon, Music, and More!
October 28, 2025
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature
St. John's
The Chapel St. Chronicle: Sunday Sermon and ...

Featuring Aaron’s sermon from Sunday, a recording from last year’s Choral Eucharist Service for All Saints, and links to several of our content clearinghouses for all your SJC content needs!

The Chapel St. Chronicle: Sunday Sermon and more!
October 21, 2025
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Music, Children's Ministries
St. John's
The Chapel St. Chronicle: Sunday Sermon, Music, ...

Featuring Rob’s sermon from Sunday, and a new recording of a powerful anthem from the Parish Choir, as well as links to all our content!

The Chapel St. Chronicle: Sunday Sermon, Music, and More!
October 14, 2025
Daily Reflection, Chapel St. Chronicle, Homepage Feature, Music
St. John's
The Chapel St. Chronicle: Sunday Sermon and ...

Featuring Rob’s sermon from Sunday, and a new recording of a powerful anthem from the Parish Choir, as well as links to all our content!

The Chapel St. Chronicle: Sunday Sermon and Music
St. John's
July 3, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
July 3, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

Unplug

Tagged: The People of St. John's

St. John's
July 1, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
July 1, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

On Waking

Tagged: The People of St. John's

St. John's
June 30, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 30, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

Summer Ideas for Kids & Faith

Tagged: The People of St. John's

St. John's
June 29, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 29, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

Our work is not to convince anyone. Our work is to live a life characterized by kindness and love. Reflection on Luke 16:19-31.

Tagged: The Rev. Rob Stevens

St. John's
June 28, 2023
Daily Reflection, Music

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 28, 2023
Daily Reflection, Music
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

"Great Day," arr. Moses Hogan. Featuring Morgan King, soprano soloist, and the St. John's Parish Choir; Jennifer McPherson, director. 

Tagged: The People of St. John's, Parish Choir

St. John's
June 27, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 27, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

I was surprised this week was by the intimacy that comes in conflict, in healthy, thoughtful openness, and how I have been changed from being willing and not afraid to engage in my life right here, right now. True engagement is what we need.

Tagged: Sermon Series, The Rev. Rob Stevens

St. John's
June 26, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 26, 2023
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Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

We join with so many others at St John’s with humility and gratitude for the gifts we receive every day. We are guided by our Bishop Rob Hirschfeld who has often said ‘God’s love refuses to be kept in a box.’

Tagged: Gratitude Series 2023, The People of St. John's, outside the box

St. John's
June 24, 2023
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St. John's
June 24, 2023
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I think joy and sweetness and affection are a spiritual path.

Tagged: The People of St. John's

St. John's
June 23, 2023
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Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 23, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

The Reception Committee reflects on the craft of hospitality.

Tagged: Gratitude Series 2023, The People of St. John's

St. John's
June 22, 2023
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Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 22, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

The Rev. Anne Williamson reflects on the Gospel of Matthew 10:34-42 appointed for use on the Feast of St. Alban, the earliest named Christian in Britain, and the first British Christian martyr. What does it mean when Jesus tells us to take up our cross and follow him?

Tagged: gospel reflection, The Rev. Anne Williamson

St. John's
June 21, 2023
Daily Reflection, Music

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 21, 2023
Daily Reflection, Music
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

“O rest in the Lord,” from “Elijah,” by Felix Mendelssohn. Featuring Christina DeMaio, mezzo soprano, and Richard Benefield, organ.

Tagged: The People of St. John's

St. John's
June 20, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 20, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

The Rev. Anne Williamson offers a message about the life-giving hope discovered when we let our difficult moments shape us and treat others and ourselves with compassion.

Tagged: Sermon Series, The Rev. Anne Williamson

St. John's
June 19, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 19, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

Office volunteerism at SJC: Flexible hours, delightful working conditions, and spiritual compensation!

Tagged: Gratitude Series 2023, The People of St. John's

St. John's
June 17, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 17, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

If I Could Be A Molecule

Tagged: The People of St. John's

St. John's
June 16, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 16, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

We read ‘between the lines’ as it were, to find the bridges between God’s story and our own.

Tagged: Gratitude Series 2023, The People of St. John's, reading between the lines

St. John's
June 15, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 15, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

The unlikely encounter of Jesus and the Samaritan Woman brings such life… The Rev. Rob Stevens reflects on the Gospel of John 4:19–24

Tagged: gospel reflection, The Rev. Rob Stevens

St. John's
June 14, 2023
Daily Reflection, Music

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 14, 2023
Daily Reflection, Music
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

"Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit," arr. William L. Dawson. Featuring Joseph Harris, baritone soloist, and the St. John's Parish Choir; Jennifer McPherson, director.

Tagged: The People of St. John's, Parish Choir

St. John's
June 13, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 13, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

The Rev. Rob Stevens' offers a message about mercy and healing, about the possibilities when we consider life as a gift, given freely to us and to all.

Tagged: Sermon Series, The Rev. Rob Stevens

St. John's
June 12, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 12, 2023
Daily Reflection
Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

The Ushering Team’s main goal, as typically the first folks that people see as they enter the church for a service, is to convey a welcoming congregation and to be a resource for those familiar and not familiar with our services and rituals.

Tagged: ushering ministry, Gratitude Series 2023, The People of St. John's

St. John's
June 10, 2023
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

St. John's
June 10, 2023
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Daily Reflection | Connected in Christ

It is with much joy that I am writing to introduce myself as your new Associate Rector.

Tagged: Aaron Jenkyn

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