St. John's Episcopal Church, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

1 day ago

We have a great "Our World Connection" for you today! Have you heard about The Episcopal Church's series called "Traveling the Way of Love"? The website offers this: "Turn. Learn. Pray. Worship. Bless. Go. Rest. Join host Chris Sikkema as he meets Episcopalians and others across the Church traveling the Way of Love." Sikkema is the Coordinator for Digital Evangelism, Office of Communication for The Episcopal Church.

In the series's first episode, Sikkema visits the Bishop Walker School in the Diocese of Washington. This school, founded to share blessings with the young people of Ward 8, has found itself blessed in turn by its students and community. Check out the series below! ... See MoreSee Less

Traveling the Way of Love

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Traveling the Way of Love About this Series Turn. Learn. Pray. Worship. Bless. Go. Rest. Join host Chris Sikkema as he meets Episcopalians and others a...

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St John Chrysostom Church

3 days ago

Attention, St. John's men! This Saturday, February 16, court is in session in the Cardinal Gym at 6:30 a.m.! Bring your best game to the basketball court — all are welcome; participants come from all churches, work places, and neighborhoods. This is a great group of men who share a love of basketball, and you are most welcome to join in. Come on down! ... See MoreSee Less

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St John Chrysostom Church

4 days ago

You're aware St. John's Church is in search of an organist and choirmaster? For the past many months we've enjoyed the ministry of Gary and Marjie Toops — Marjie singing in the choir, and Gary so ably stepping into the role of interim organist and choirmaster. Last Sunday Gary and Marjie fulfilled their commitment to St. John's, and now, for the next three Sundays, Daniel Lozier returns to St. John's to help out. In the meantime the search committee is working hard to find our next organist and choirmaster, so let's pray for the search committee as well as for the person God will bring to our congregation.

Let us pray.
O God, saints and angels delight to worship You in heaven: Be ever present with our search committee members as they sift through applications to find the right person for St. John's. We pray also for all of Your servants who seek through art and music to perfect the praises offered by your people on earth; please grant them even now — and especially the person who will be called to St. John's — glimpses of Your beauty, and make them worthy at length to behold it unveiled for evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ... See MoreSee Less

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This pic from Advent Lessons and Carols is a bonus for me as it reflects my son Josh and granddaughter Allison in the front row seated next to Rev Karen.😍

We are so grateful for the beautiful gift of Gary and Marjie's presence with us.

St John Chrysostom Church

5 days ago

"One Thing Initiative" is a monthly opportunity sponsored by the St. John's women’s ministry. Each month the group announces one small thing we all can do or give to help those in need in our community. In February we're collecting men's belts and/or unisex gloves (new or gently used). Many of our homeless neighbors keep up their pants with duct tape, string, rope, or other things. Also, with the temperatures dropping at night, gloves are critical. A box to collect the donations is in the Narthex. Thank you for your generosity!

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6 days ago

Weekly Reminder time!

Monday, February 11:
• Education for Ministry, Learning Commons, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, February 12:
• School Committee, Learning Commons, 6 p.m.
• Bible Fellowship, Multipurpose Room, 7 p.m.
• Festival Singers, Music Room, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 13:
• Women’s Bible Study, DJ Gomer’s home, 10:15 a.m.
• Youth Group, Enrichment Center, 6 p.m.
• Caregiving Mosaics, DJ Gomer’s home, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 14:
• Grief, Gratitude, and Growth, Bride’s Room, 10:15 a.m.
• YogaPlus, Multipurpose Room, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 16:
• Men’s Basketball, Cardinal Gym, 6:30 a.m.
• Bud Weber Memorial Service, Church, 11 a.m.
• Holy Eucharist, Church, 5 p.m.

Sunday, February 17:
• Holy Eucharist, Church, 8 a.m.
• Choir Rehearsal, Music Room, 8:30 a.m.
• Sunday Morning Faith Formation, Learning Commons,
9 a.m.
• Holy Eucharist, Church, 10 a.m.
• Godly Play and Sunday School, Children’s Chapel, 10 a.m. ... See MoreSee Less

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St John Chrysostom Church

6 days ago

Let's pray this week for respite from the busy-ness of our lives, and for the opportunity to seek and bask in God's presence. Monday's here, the traditional work/school week stretches before us. Before your week gets packed with meetings, tests, drop-offs and pickups, plan now, at this moment, to spend time in God's presence each day. It could be 5 minutes, or 15, 30 or more minutes. It will be time well spent, that's certain.

Let us pray.
O God of peace, You have taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, and that quietness and confidence will be our strength: By the might of Your Spirit lift us — we pray to You — to Your presence, where we may be still and know that You are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ... See MoreSee Less

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St John Chrysostom Church

1 week ago

Have you checked into St. John's Sunday Morning Faith Formation Hour? This Sunday, February 10, we're talking about the "Three Legged Stool" of the Episcopal Church. Join us at 9 a.m. in the Bishop's Room and learn more! Some churches believe in scripture alone, while others allow for scripture *and* tradition to inform their beliefs. The Episcopal Church is based on scripture, tradition, *and* our own human reason. We still have a few copies of the Episcopal Handbook [revised] at $15 per copy; you can pick one up in class. If you already picked up a copy at our last meeting and haven’t yet paid, we’ll gladly accept your check or cash this Sunday. You can also load it on your Kindle; link below.

The Episcopal Handbook provides helpful and insightful information about the Episcopal ethos with a certain amount of whimsy and complete accessibility, this revision maintains the best features of the original work, but adds an update and an expansion on the church today. In addition to updating out-of-date references and correcting a few inaccuracies, the revision highlights Episcopal diversity —including more women and people of color in the biographical material. ... See MoreSee Less

The Episcopal Handbook, Revised Edition

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• Revised edition of a bestseller• Sharpened focus, new sections, expanded glossary• Adapted for wider range of uses and settingsThe original Episcopal Handbook, publi...

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Tonight is YogaPlus. If checking in for the first time, it's an hour of yoga followed by a meditation or teaching. YogaPlus runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. The teaching changes weekly and is led by one of our clergy, or by lay people. Be part of our group that is growing and learning together!

The fee is $10 per class; no need to sign-up — just come. We meet in the Multipurpose Room this week. ... See MoreSee Less