Emanuel 9 & Juneteenth Forum, TODAY at 9:00 AM in Hinman Hall. Our Anti-Racism Committee will also be hosting a conversation about the commemoration of the Emanuel 9–
the nine people killed at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in South Carolina and Juneteenth, the national celebration of Emancipation and the end of slavery. Please join us.
Livestream Training, June 9, 7:00 PM: A simple and brief training to learn how to run our weekly livestream is available for anyone to attend. Contact Stephanie Rothman at stephanierothman9@gmail.com.
Registration for all Cross Roads Summer Camp Programs: Come to an open house on June 11 to visit camp, ask all your questions, and enjoy a delicious lunch! Learn more and register at crossroadsretreat.com. Hinman Scholarship funds are available to church members attending Lutheran camps.
2022 Graduates We will be recognizing and praying for our graduates in church on June 12.
Music Sunday, June 12: St. John's ensembles will lead in worship and we will give thanks for the gift of the Triune God that is music. We especially want to thank Wayne Dietterick as interim Director of Music and Linda Clark as interim Director of the Lutherringers and recorders.
Church Picnic, June 12. Please sign up in the rear entry to bring a side dish or to help set up.
Summit Juneteenth Celebration, June 17, 5–8:30 PM: St. John’s is an official sponsor of Summit’s first Juneteenth Celebration at the Summit Aquatic Center (100 Ashwood Avenue). Please join us!
Summer Worship Schedule, June 19 through September 4, we will be worshiping together at ONE service beginning at 9:15 AM. During the summer when attendance is lighter, a single service makes better use of our worship volunteers and makes for a fuller assembly. It will be wonderful to worship as one congregation!
Commemoration of The Emanuel 9 & Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19, St. John’s will observe the commemoration of the Emanuel 9 and Juneteenth. These two observances are recent national and ELCA additions to our church calendar. They complement our ongoing work of racial reconciliation.
Blood Drive at St. John’s! On June 24, St. John’s will host a blood drive from 12:00 to 6:00 PM. Please sign up at nybc.org using sponsor code 12199. More information on the rear entry bulletin board.
ASP Fundraiser: For the month of June, ASP volunteers will be on hand on Sundays to assist you in participating in the Piece by Peace Fundraiser, our only fundraiser this year. Come help us “repair a house” (model) by “purchasing” siding, windows, decking, roofing, etc. to make it warmer, safer, and drier! Items are $10 and up, but any donation will be accepted.
Rummage Sale, July 8–9: Start cleaning out the closets, the attic, the garage! Donations will be accepted starting July 3. If you would like to drop off items any earlier, please make prior arrangements with Jane Bowman or the church office. All money raised supports the Youth Missions Fund.
Anti-Racism Committee Summer reading books available in the church office with discussions after Labor Day. Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult, recommended donation $10. Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee, recommended donation $15.
Lutheran Disaster Response is providing refugees and those affected in Ukraine with immediate financial support (100% of all donations are given) as well as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits. Send a check to the church office, or donate online with “Ukraine” under the “Special Giving” field or in the memo line.