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 visit the Parish Communications page.
From the Archives of Saint John’s - What is an Archivist?
As your church archivist, I look forward to serving the Saints of John in the coming year keeping you informed of events pertaining to the preservation of our collection for future generations and sharing our store of “treasures.
St. John’s Memories: Half-Act Players
For the most part, we weren’t professional theatre folks; we were amateurs, hence the play on words in our name. The same was true of Deep Man’OR, the medieval castle that Hunter Hall was transformed into to serve as the scene of the ridiculous plays we performed.
St. John’s is Blooming
We may be on the threshold of Advent with colder temperatures for the next several months but the energy of new and renewed ministries at St. John’s reminds me more of spring!
November Acknowledgements
At Worship Committee and Vestry meetings we take a few minutes to think about and acknowledge people and things we’ve noticed and wish to commend. Here’s this month’s!
Padre’s Ponderings - December 2024
Dear beloved of St. John’s, the night falls upon us much earlier these waning November days and early December days. As I write, we’re preparing to host a large family Thanksgiving at our new home in Charleston. My mind is on Advent, our Bishop’s visitation, and celebrating our first Christmas together as new rector and parish.
St. John’s Memories: Contorted Filberts
The Contorted Filbert Society thrived throughout the 1990s and 2000s. I don’t recall exact dates, but we spent the New Year’s Eve weekend of Y2K at Sandscrest, and we were meeting well before and after that time.
Concerts @ St. John’s Presents: DiGregorio/Alves Duo
Join us on Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. for a special performance by the DiGregorio/Alves Duo, featuring two distinguished musicians from our region.
Community Event: WV Restorative Justice Week
The week of November 17 is Restorative Justice Week. West Virginia is celebrating by bringing together folks from all over the state in local community-building circles.
The bishop is coming! The bishop is coming!
Bishop Cowden will be visiting St. John’s for his annual visitation on Sunday, December 15, the third Sunday of Advent.
World AIDS Day Service - December 1st at 6:00 PM (Submitted by Bob Rosier)
St. John’s will host a World AIDS Day observance on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. Historically held at Asbury United Methodist Church, this important service has found a new home with us since Asbury's closing.
Parking Lot Blessing - Sunday, November 10th
On Sunday, November 10th worship will begin in the parking lot with a blessing of the lot, and a procession into the Church for the rest of the liturgy (think Palm Sunday, but with pavement instead of palms!).
A Senior Moment by Diane Hendricks (Senior Warden) : Edmund Caskie Harrison Fund
Have you been impacted by medical or dental expenses and wondered how you would ever have a life again? Or go to a movie again? Or maybe even go to the grocery store when you needed to? Many folks go without much-needed hearing aids or bifocals because their insurance policy just doesn’t cover them.
November Acknowledgements
At Worship Committee and Vestry meetings we take a few minutes to think about and acknowledge people and things we’ve noticed and wish to commend.
Padre's Ponderings : November 2024
We are in the midst of our fall pledge drive. Why do I use the words, ‘pledge drive’ instead of stewardship drive or season? As followers of the Risen Christ, stewardship is a way of living.
Taizé - November 10th at 5:00 p.m.
Please join us for this short service of song, silence and prayer. Please enter the chapel through the doorway on Leon Sullivan Way.
Charleston Area Watch Party: 28th Presiding Bishop Investiture Saturday, November 2, 10:00am at St. Matthew’s
Charleston Area Watch Party: 28th Presiding Bishop Investiture Saturday, November 2, 10:00am at St. Matthew’s. As you may be aware, The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, assumes this role November 2. He has chosen a smaller, simpler investiture service with churchwide live streaming. There are regional watch parties around our diocese, and St. Matthew's, Charleston, is one of them, and invites all those from the Charleston area to attend.
Election Day Prayer Services
Join us for Election Day prayer services at St. John's at 12:00pm and 6:00 pm on Election Day.
RCCR Housing Fair - Nov 2nd
Religious Coalition for Community Renewal (RCCR) is hosting a Housing Fair on November 2nd from 10 AM to 1 PM at the St. Mark’s United Methodist Church Gymnasium, located at 900 Washington Street East, Charleston, WV 25301
Bishop’s Visitation, Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation
This bishop is coming! The bishop is coming! Greetings, friends. This isn’t a drill; this is an invitation. Bishop Cowden is coming for his annual visitation to St. John’s on Sunday, December 15, the third Sunday of Advent this year.