News & Announcements

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Weekly News
November 28 - December 4

On Tuesday evening, your vestry met to conduct the business of the church. After almost two hours of intense work on behalf of our entire community, we moved to the Meditation Chapel for a ceremony in which each of us placed a pledge to support St. John’s in 2023 into a basket on the altar. What might have been a private moment, even a secret one, became, in that chapel, a shared moment that bound us together. We will share a similar moment with the whole church during the service on November 20th.

Pledging isn’t simply how any one member supports the church. It’s a way that we all become the church. St. John’s belongs to all of us. We are in these strange and challenging times together. We worship together. We support each other and we support others together. We celebrate and we mourn together. We are St. John’s, and I am proud to join with you in supporting this church. Together.

-Kate +

​FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Sunday Services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am
We hold services at 8 and 10 o’clock. The 8:00 service is spoken Rite I Holy Communion. The 10:00 service is Rite II Holy Eucharist with choir.  Both services are officiated from the high altar.

Child Care
Children of all ages are always welcome in our services. The sound of children in church is holy! That said, for parents and caregivers who prefer it, childcare is available at the 10:00 service for children 6 and under.

Covid Guidelines  
In line with guidance from the Diocese of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, we advise that individuals wear a mask if they have a weakened immune system, or if they are at increased risk for severe disease because of age or an underlying medical condition, or if someone in their household is at risk. There will be a "safety section" at church for those who want or need to maintain physical distance and wear a mask at all times. Masks for others are optional.

Holy Communion 
We offer Communion in both kinds. Individuals at higher risk from COVID or any other infection may wish to refrain from receiving from the Common Cup. Intinction continues to be discouraged because it is less sanitary than drinking from the cup.

Children’s Chapel
On the first Sunday of the month, we offer a special children’s worship experience for those ages 4 to about fifth grade. During the Gospel hymn, children process to the Meditation Chapel for age-appropriate worship and learning; they return in time for the Peace.

Middle School and High School
Youth in Middle School and High School are encouraged to participate in Sunday services as acolytes, crucifers or lectors. See the clergy about training.  We will also be holding regular events for families to participate in outside of Sunday morning, so keep an eye on the weekly email for more information.

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