Thoughts on Religion, Politics, Loving Unconditionally, and Compromise by Rev. Christopher Potter, Vicar After the tragedy of the shooting last Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, our hearts mourn and our souls ache for the injured, the physician who lost his life, the families affected, and for the sense of sanctuary that was lost by the […]
Monday, May 16: • Education for Ministry, Learning Commons, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17: • Evening Prayer, ZOOM link, 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18: • Women’s Bible Study, Contact DJ Gomer for her address, 10:15 a.m. • RSM Cares Food Pantry, help needed anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist […]
by Rev. Christopher Potter, Vicar Amid curiosity about the nexus of St. John’s Episcopal Church and School, it may be time to consider again how deeply we Episcopalians value a strong, value-ladened education. Here is a short history and some data points about Episcopal Schools: • There are more than 1,200 Episcopal Schools (pre-K through […]
Thursday, May 12: • Evening Prayer, 8 p.m., ZOOM link. Saturday, May 14: • Holy Eucharist and Potluck, 5 p.m. Sunday, May 15: • Holy Eucharist, Church, 8 a.m. • Holy Eucharist, in-person at Church and on ZOOM, 10 a.m. • Godly Play and Nursery, 10 a.m. ON DECK: • Sign ups for VBS […]
Continuing on May 7, the Saturday evening service will include a potluck supper. Those in attendance are invited to bring a favorite dish and join us (at the conclusion of the service) on the Learning Commons Courtyard to share a meal together. Come one, come all for food and conversation as the beloved community of […]
by the Rev. Christopher Potter, Vicar In this space last week, I wrote to you about the shifting sands of change that the church is experiencing. Some of you expressed appreciation for a confirmation of suspicions you have as you watch the church you love, wondering where it is headed. I am pleased that no […]
Monday, April 25: • Education for Ministry, Learning Commons, 6:30 p.m. • Book It On Mondays!, Patricia Zehner’s home, 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26: • Evening Prayer, ZOOM link, 8 p.m. Wednesday,April 27: • Women’s Bible Study, Contact DJ Gomer for her address, 10:15 a.m. Thursday, April 28: • Evening Prayer, ZOOM link, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 30: • […]
by the Rev. Christopher Potter, Vicar We don’t know, nor can we predict, if we have come to the end of the COVID pandemic and restrictions. As you read this, there is a spike in reported cases of a COVID variant in which many states, including California, are considering reissuing mask mandates with strong vaccine recommendations. […]
The Lord is Risen! See what happened at St. John’s on Easter Sunday.
Rev. Karen and I are delighted you’ve been inviting friends, family, and co-workers to celebrate the Great Vigil of Easter on Saturday afternoon, and Easter Day with our church community. Please continue doing so! Do share this post. It’s a great time to introduce someone to your church! With love in Christ, Rev. Christopher and […]
Our Maundy Thursday sacred dinner was beautiful. Here are some snippets from the evening, which concluded with the solemn and moving stripping of the altar in preparation for Good Friday.
Monday, April 11: • Education for Ministry, Learning Commons, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12: • Evening Prayer, 8 p.m., ZOOM link. Thursday, April 14: • Maundy Thursday service, 5:30 p.m. • All night prayer vigil, 8 p.m. Friday, April 15: • Self-guided Stations of the Cross, Noon to 3 p.m. • Good Friday service, 5:30 […]
You can help Altar Guild members prepare our lovely church for Easter Sunday by sponsoring flowers in honor of or remembrance of a loved one. Palm Sunday is the sign-up deadline. To sign up in the Narthex, find our special Easter flower envelopes next to the flower calendar. Complete the envelope with your remembrance along with a donation ($60 […]
Here’s what’s happening at St. John’s this week: Monday, April 4: • Education for Ministry, Learning Commons, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5: • Evening Prayer, 8 p.m., ZOOM link. Wednesday, April 6: • Women’s Bible Study, 10:15 a.m., use church roster to contact DJ Gomer for ZOOM link. • RSM Cares Food Pantry, 11 a.m., […]
by the Rev. Christopher Potter, Vicar April 2, 2022 The Saturday night music group introduced a new worship song last week. It is one known by the children of the school, and has a large following among devotees of contemporary church music. The name of the song says it all: “Reckless Love.” It sings about God being careless […]
This week, Rev. Karen and I are calling upon the members of our community to reach out to their families, friends, co-workers, and neighbors and invite them to Holy Week and Easter Services at St. John’s. Print the guide and hand it out — or forward this blog! It’s a great time to introduce someone to your church! […]
Monday, March 28: • Education for Ministry, Learning Commons, 6:30 p.m. • Book It On Mondays!, Sally Simmons’ home, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29: • Evening Prayer, ZOOM link, 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30: • Women’s Bible Study, Contact DJ Gomer for her address, 10:15 a.m. Thursday, March 31: • Evening Prayer, ZOOM link, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 2: • Holy Eucharist, Chapel, 5 p.m. Sunday, April 3: […]
from the Rev. Christopher Potter, Vicar We’ll see you at St. John’s this weekend: • Saturday worship at 5 p.m. in the Chapel • Sunday worship at 8 a.m. (in-person only) • Sunday worship at 10 a.m. (in-person and ZOOM) • Godly Play and Nursery at 10 a.m. + + + This Sunday’s Red Cross […]
So, could you not stay awake with me one hour? Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Jesus’ request to his disciples during his time in Gethsemane is an invitation to us in our lives today. Our Vigil […]
by the Rev. Christopher Potter, Vicar March 19 Two years ago this week, on Sunday March 15, I stood at the altar of St. John’s on that Sunday morning facing an empty church. For the first time in the life of most of us, we unwittingly entered the dark unknown of a worldwide pandemic. I […]