Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The Chapel St. Chronicle
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Sermon Series
"Peaceableness"
The Rev. Rob Stevens
Conflict resolution (without violence) and loving your neighbor are basic tenets of the Gospel. How do we live into this work?
MUSIC
“Peace I Leave With You,” Amy Beach; featuring the St. John's Parish Choir, under the direction of Jennifer Mulhern, Director of Music.
Featured Communion Anthem at the 10:00am Rite II Service of Holy Eucharist on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Did you know that the composer of this short piece, Amy Beach (Sept. 5, 1867 - Dec. 27, 1944), was born in Henniker, NH? That's right, she is a New Hampshire native, and holds the honor of being the first female composer to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra. In fact, her "Gaelic" symphony was premiered by The Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896.
Poetry On The Hill
Join curator Sam DeFlitch on Wednesday, September 9 at 7PM for the second installment of Poetry On The Hill. This quarterly poetry series presents a featured poet reading on a specific theme, followed by a time of fellowship and light refreshments, then an opportunity to participate in a short guided poetry workshop led by our featured poet, concluding with an invitation to share out with the group.
In this next installment, we will welcome Seacoast-based poet and former Portsmouth Poet Laureate Kimberly Cloutier Green to beautiful Roberts Hall where she will present poems centered around the theme of "Breaking In, Breaking Out." This event is free and open to all, but passes are required.
25th Anniversary Concert
We invite you to join St. John’s in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the installation of our beloved Létourneau pipe organ on Friday, September 25 at 7PM. With Concerts on the Hill, we proudly present world-renowned concert organist Bruce Neswick for what promises to be a dazzling display of exceptional skill, impeccable taste, and prolific performance.
The concert will be simulcast via HD projection downstairs in the sanctuary, allowing people of all ages to delight in seeing the intricacies of organ playing on the big screen.
Before the concert, join us for a festive champagne reception as we raise a glass to the Letourneau, to the music and the people it has brought to St. John’s, and to the many years of music still to come.
Admission is free, and all are warmly welcome. An RSVP for the champagne reception is appreciated but not required and will help us plan for the evening. Throughout the evening, there will be opportunities to make a gift in celebration of this remarkable instrument and its 25 years of music-making.
Come celebrate with us! RSVP to Jennifer Mulhern at music@stjohnsnh.org.
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