The Interchange
The Interchange features articles of interest submitted by parishioners along with messages from the priest and senior warden. It also includes critical information about what is happening in the parish, diocese and The Episcopal Church (TEC) generally. To submit content to be featured in The Interchange or for archival copies of the print version of The Interchange, visit the Parish Communications page.
Clothing Drive
As temperatures drop into the single-digits, our neighbors are in desperate need of warm clothes.
Shrove Tuesday, Lent, Holy Week and Easter @ St. John’s at a Glance
A preview of what is to come over the next few months!
Meandering With The Interim: The Epiphany Season and God’s Grace
It is the season of Epiphany, January 6 through February 13. We begin with the three kings arriving at the stable and end with our famous Pasta Shrove Tuesday Celebration!
Lenten Retreat - February 2024
On the weekend of February 16-18, Brother Luke from the Society of St. John the Evangelist will be with us for a parish retreat.
Discernment Update
Chair Erin Susman provides an update on the work of the Discernment Committee’s as they search for our next priest!
Update on Wednesday Book Group
The Wednesday Book Group will begin their next book New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton, with an introduction by Sue Monk Kidd, on January 10. New members are welcome at any time, but now is an especially good time to begin.
Meandering With The Interim: A Simple Thought for the New Year
What does life, Jesus ask of you?
Diocesan House Advent Open House
Join +Matthew and staff at Diocesan House, 1608 Virginia St., as we celebrate the Advent season and prepare to welcome the Christ Child at Christmas. Light refreshments will be served and there will be activities & crafts for children of all ages.
Parish Retreat
While Advent is coming upon us, it is not too early to consider Lent. No, I am not talking about what to give up. I am hoping that it will be something you take on.
Christmas Concert
Under the direction of Choirmaster Chris Brown, the St. Ambrose Choir will be joined by the Appalachian Children’s Chorus and UC’s University Concert Choir and University Singers for this free holiday concert in the nave. The St. Ambrose Choir is sponsoring a reception following the concert, if you’d like to contribute a cold appetizer or cookies please let Olive Meyer or Margaret Lieberman know.
Taize - Sunday December 10th
Our Taizé Ministry Team offers a respite to the busy-ness of the season Sunday, December 10 at 5:00 p.m. in the chapel. Join us for song, prayer and silence.
Meet Mary Jo!
Also known as Father Chris’ better half, Mary Jo is not your average clergy spouse. I spent some time with her over coffee recently and learned a lot:
Beyond Worship Services: December 2023
While some of these activities are noted elsewhere in this edition, here’s a handy reference for special goings-on in December beyond the Sunday Services.
Christmas Parade & Bishop’s Visit: Congregational Life Update
The Annual Charleston Christmas parade steps off at 7:00 p.m., Thursday December 7! This year instead of decorating a float for the parade and walking the entire parade route, we’ll meet up to watch and cheer on the Parade!
Message from Mary: Blessings
“we are who we are because of whose we are.”
Take a second and think about that. I did.
The Rt. Rev. Matthew D. Cowden:Visitation December 17, 2023
+Matthew will be with us Sunday, December 17.