Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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Sermon Series
"Paying Attention”
The Rev. Rob Stevens
This Advent, I invite you to join me in my practice of creating presence by lighting a candle, practicing silence, and taking deep breaths. When we do this we make space to be reminded that you cannot "out-dark" the light!
MUSIC
Welcome to Advent!
“Adam lay ybounden,” Carson Cooman; featuring the St. John's Parish Choir, under the direction of Olin Johannessen, Associate Director of Music, with Jennifer McPherson Mulhern, Director of Music and Liturgy, organ. Featured Offertory Anthem at the 10:00am Rite II Service of Holy Eucharist on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS
Sunday, December 7, at 6PM, Lute Concert
Lutenist Joel Spears presents “The Great Mystery: Old Music for a New Advent” in Roberts Hall. With just 40 seats, tickets are limited! Click here to buy your tickets online.
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 at 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
GO AND DO!
Featuring lutenist Joel Spears, St. John's Concerts On The Hill is proud to welcome Joel back to our St. John's Selects series at 6PM on Sunday, December 7.
This sold-out event was a popular highlight in our 2024-25 Concert Series, and is sure to bring audiences into the spirit of Advent again this holiday season for an intimate evening of Advent-themed music to bring joy and wonder into the beautiful Roberts Recital Hall at historic St. John’s Episcopal Church.
With a maximum seated capacity of 40, Roberts Hall will serve as an ideal setting for this wonderful acoustic music. Don't wait to get your tickets!
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