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Feb 07, 2025
Adult Education Class with Pastor Tom Adil is held every Wednesday at 6:15 pm in the Pastor’s Study.
Adult Education Class will discuss “A Hole in the World” by Amanda Held Opelt. Books are available for $15.
When Amanda Held Opelt suffered a season of loss – including three miscarriages and the unexpected death of her sister, New York Times bestselling writer Rachel Held Evans – she was confronted with sorrow she didn’t know how to face.
Her search for answers led her to discover that generations past embraced a robust array of rituals that served as vessels for pain and aided in the process of grieving and healing. Today, many of these traditions have been lost as religious practice declines, cultures amalgamate, death is sanitized, and pain is averted.
During discussion everyone works on drawing mandalas! If you have missed the reading, you can listen along to the discussion and share your own stories while we draw.
See You There!
Jan 27, 2025
Feb 2
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
New Council Vote
Confirmation Class at 9:00 am
Stitchers at 9:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:15 am
Connect3 at 10:45
Congregational Dinner at 11:30 am
Feb 5
Wednesday Night Live!
Herald due date
Community Meal at 5:45 pm
Adult Education at 6:15 pm
United Ringers & Children’s Choir at 6:15 pm
Holden Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm
Artist Series Chorus at 7:30 pm
Chancel Choir at 8:30 pm
Feb 9
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Council Installation
Enlightener due date
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:15 am
Connect3 at 10:45 am
Fellowship at 11:30 am
Confirmation Class at 11:45 am
Artist Series Chorus at 1:00 pm
Feb 12
Wednesday Night Live!
Soup Sale Prep at 9:00 am
Community Meal at 5:45 pm
Adult Education at 6:15 pm
United Ringers & Children’s Choir at 6:15 pm
Holden Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm
Artist Series Chorus at 7:30 pm
Chancel Choir at 8:30 pm
Jan 24, 2025
Dear Members and Friends of St. John’s,
Ordinarily, one might say it was bad form to brag too much about things at church – pride goeth before a fall, and all that! But as an outsider to St. John’s, I think I may be afforded that privilege, so here goes:
You have an amazingly dedicated group of people who keep St. John’s and its ministry’s best interests deeply planted in their hearts. I have earned so much in the past 9 months from walking alongside the people of this congregation – both its leaders and those who simply “show up” for worship — that I would not be able to list all the experiences that I have cherished in this letter.
I am so grateful to work at a place that allows the staff to try out new things. You demonstrate a willingness to try new things that is both admirable and holds up a mirror to a God who daily “makes all things new.” This is no small feat given all the changes you have been through in the past several years – well done!
I have never experienced a place that continually reinvents itself so ably. Wednesday Night Live (WNL) is a prime example. St. John’s has made a brilliant space for this new offering and it has the potential to be a powerhouse for evangelizing new members and feeding our current members. As Dr. Hilary once described the experience: “It gets inside you” and you can feel the power of the Holden Prayer Service throughout the week until you come back.”
The adult education class that I have been teaching looks to be a fun and engaging way for us to expand our own faith. We are currently reading a book by Amanda Held Opert (her focus in the book is on grief written after losing her sister and other things she writes about, just as Covid hit, which made this process extra complicated). The class both instructs about the roots of this universal human experience and teaches us how to live with our grief (large and small) while at the same time providing the opportunity for some doodling and conversation that just seems fun!
The view from the Acting Lead Bridge Pastor these days is towards a pathway that is opening wide! As you also know, St. John’s is about to be joined with a highly capable leader in the person of Rev. Linda Noonan. It is an exciting time to be in ministry in Lansdale!
Peace,
Pastor Tom
Jan 19, 2025
On February 2nd we will hold our winter congregational dinner immediately after church. We will also hold a Congregational Meeting (when everyone is seated for dinner) to vote on the Church Council members for 2025.
Thanks to everyone who has helped this year, whether you were on council and are rolling off or just helped pitch in. We could not have gotten through this year without all of your help. (more…)
Jan 13, 2025
Jan 19
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
McClay Baptism
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:15
Connect3 at 10:45 am
Seeker’s Class at 11:30 am
Fellowship at 11:30 am
Jan 22
Wednesday Night Live!
Community Meal at 5:45 pm
Adult Education at 6:15 pm
United Ringers & Children’s Choir at 6:15 pm
Holden Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm
Artist Series Chorus at 7:30 pm
Chancel Choir at 8:30 pm
Jan 26
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:15
Connect3 at 10:45 am
Fellowship at 11:30 am
Confirmation Class at 11:45 am
Dec 30, 2024
Jan 5
Epiphany Sunday
Stitchers at 9:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:15 am
Connect3 at 10:45 am
Fellowship at 11:30 am
Confirmation Class at 11:45 am
Jan 8
Wednesday Night Live!
Community Meal at 5:45 pm
Adult Education at 6:15 pm
United Ringers & Children’s Choir at 6:15 pm
Holden Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm
Artist Series Chorus at 7:30 pm
Chancel Choir at 8:30 pm
Jan 12
Baptism of the Lord
Enlightener Due Date
Confirmation Class at 9:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:15 am
Connect3 at 10:45 am
Fellowship at 11:30 am
Dec 19, 2024
Hello, St. John’s family! My name is Kay, and I am the Office Manager. I have been extremely blessed to share the months since coming aboard with all of you!
In Spring, Lisa Delp, my predecessor, celebrated her retirement on the last day of March. Thanks to the dedication and work of our Council and staff, I was brought on the first day of April, with no gaps in office coverage! While I’ve been hard at work keeping the ship afloat, I’ve also been spending time reading old publications, and speaking with Council, staff, and all of you to learn as much as I can about St. John’s as possible.
Read MoreDec 17, 2024
Dec 22
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Mills Baptism
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:15 am
Connect3 at 10:45 am
Fellowship at 11:30 am
Dec 24
Christmas Eve
Family Service with the Holy Family at 4:00 pm
AA at 7:00 pm
Music Ensemble Warm ups at 9:30 pm
Candlelight Service at 11:00 pm
Dec 25
Merry Christmas! – Office Closed
Dec 26
Day After Christmas – Office Closed
Dec 29
First Sunday after Christmas
Morning Worship at 10:15 am
Connect3 at 10:45 am
Fellowship at 11:30 am
Jan 1
New Year’s Day – Office Closed
No Wednesday Night Live!
Dec 16, 2024
As announced this fall, we’ve been working on a new online presence for St. John’s — and now, we’re excited to finally share it with you! https://st-johns-ucc.org/
Ushering in a new year full of promise for the church, the new site is designed to provide easy access to the information that matters most to lifelong St. John’s members and first-time visitors alike.
As you explore, here are some pages you may wish to bookmark:
If you encounter any bugs or errors, please report them to us at [email protected].
Happy browsing!
Dec 03, 2024
Dec 8
Second Sunday of Advent
Enlightener Due Date
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:15 am
Connect 3 at 10:45 am
Fellowship at 11:30 am
Soup Sale at 11:30 am
Confirmation Class at 11:45 am
Artist Series at St. John’s 2024 Christmas Festival at 4 pm
Dec 11
Wednesday Night Live!
Community Meal at 5:45 pm
Adult Education at 6:15 pm
United Ringers & Children’s Choir at 6:15 pm
Holden Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm
Chancel Choir at 7:30 pm
Dec 15
Third Sunday of Advent
Confirmation Class at 9:00 am
Sunday Morning Worship at 10:15 am
Connect 3 at 10:45 am
Christmas Cookie & Bake Sale at 11:30 am
Fellowship at 11:30 pm
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