Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in celebration of their wedding anniversary by Paula and Taylor Cerdas.
We welcome Diane Pivarnik as our guest musician today.
Join us after the service TODAY for cake as we celebrate Pastor Blake’s 10 year anniversary at St. John’s. It was 10 years ago when he came to us as an intern and we have been blessed ever since!
Reconciling in Christ: The Social Justice Social Ministry (SJSM) Committee is proposing that St. John’s becomes a “Reconciling in Christ” church. For nearly 50 years, ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation has advocated for the full welcome, inclusion, and equity of LGBTQIA+ Lutherans in the life of their Church, congregation, and community. Over the next several months, our congregation will offer several educational opportunities. Their goal is to present a motion at the February congregational meeting to adopt a welcome statement and officially become an RIC church. More details to come!
Many library books are overdue or missing from our church library. Please check your shelves and return the books to the library or the church office. Thank you.
Blessing of College Students in worship on TODAY at the 9:15 AM service.
Monday Movie Nights: The SJSM committee will hold two evening movie nights this summer, in Hinman Hall to watch LGBTQIA+ themed movies. Our next movie will be on Monday, August 15 at 7:00 PM to watch Pride (2014). Popcorn and post-movie discussion included!
LSMNJ School Supplies due August 16: Purchase school supplies for students in the LSMNJ’s affordable housing program at Amazon and have them delivered to the LSMNJ Burlington office by Monday, August 16, 3 Manhattan Drive, Burlington, NJ 08016, M–F only. Contact Helen Dachowicz at dackpack@aol.com with questions. Shopping lists are in the narthex.
Anti-Racism Committee Summer reading books available with discussions after Labor Day. Small Great Things, recommended donation $10. Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together recommended donation $15. Books available in the church office.
The Hinman Scholarship Fund applications are now being accepted. Applications can be found in the church office. Contact Linda Mesenbrink with questions.
Homecoming Sunday, September 11: Join us as we kick-off the fall program year. This is an exciting time to re-engage in worship, education, music and service. Services will be held at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM followed by a picnic at Noon. Sign-up sheet is in the entryway. We ask that you bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share.
Congregational Retreat—September 30–October 2: Join us for a fun weekend at Cross Roads for activities for all ages, faith formation, building connections with other church members, or simply to connect with nature. We have reserved the entire Christ Center, a modern hotel-like retreat space with private bathrooms. Speak to Pastor Scalet or Jane Bowman with questions.