As we prepare for Pentecost this Sunday, we remember that day long ago when the disciples gathered together, sheltering in place out of fear of the world beyond. When the Holy Spirit blew into their lives giving them breath and courage, making it possible for the people gathered to understand each other, and to go forth proclaiming good news and baptizing thousands. The Holy Spirit gave birth to the Church on Pentecost through the faithful, and today, the Spirit continues to guide us forward.
During Holy Week and Easter we remember and reenact the events that lead up to the death and resurrection of Jesus and celebrate the central tenants of our faith. Holy Week culminates on Easter Sunday, which celebrates Jesus' resurrection from the dead.
A message from the Interim Dean and Priest-in-Charge regarding the most recent wildfires burning throughout Southern California.
As we come to the final months of our ministry at St. John's, we wanted to give you an update and the details for the months ahead.
The summer of 1969 was a significant moment in American culture.
Like a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis, every Christian is called to a life of transformation, to more clearly reflect the image of the risen Jesus.
Sunday July 10 through August 14
Three of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all mention that on the night before he died, Jesus took bread, blessed it, shared it with his disciples and said, "this is my body."
Every Christian is called to a life of transformation, to more clearly reflect the image of Jesus.
The Gospel of Luke is the first volume of a two book series, the Acts of the Apostles being the Second.
The days between the Feast of the Ascension and Pentecost are traditionally days of prayer for the Holy Spirit to empower our lives.
The murder of 19 students and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas this week is one expression of the culture of death and violence in our nation.
The earliest Christians proclaimed their experience of new life in Christ in an empire that didn't share their values.
Next Sunday, we return to our weekly Christian Education program.
Mothers day, this Sunday, is often a day many women celebrate with their families and children.
St. John's has the gift of being a cross-cultural community.
Rewatch all of our Holy Week Services by clicking the playlist below!
Join us this weekend as we continue to celebrate Holy Week and Easter Day!
After two years of not meeting physically, we will finally be able to come together in person for Holy Week.
Holy Week at St. John's is the center of our liturgical and community life.
On April 4 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a landmark speech not only opposing the war then raging in Vietnam, but connecting calls for peace to the need to respect the dignity of every human being, particularly the people of Vietnam who suffered as the victims of that war.
