Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and with thanks for God’s many blessings by Helen and Steve Sanders.
Hawaii Wildfires Relief: Lutheran Disaster Response is coordinating with local agencies to provide for immediate needs and recovery amid the widespread destruction on Maui and is committed to assisting communities in the years ahead. You may give through St. John’s, noting Hawaii Wildfires in the memo line. Donations will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected.
Library Dedication, TODAY at the end of the 10:30 service.
Homecoming Picnic, TODAY after the 10:30 service.
Children’s Choir: The children‘s choir is open to everyone in the community, grades K through 6, rehearsing Sundays at 9:30–10:00 AM and singing the first Sunday of the month at the 10:30 AM service. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings, Director of Music for more information.
Faith Formation is for children ages Pre-K through 6th Grade. There will be two classes this Fall, Pre-K through 2nd Grade and 3rd through 6th Grade. All are welcome as we grow our faith together through Bible reading, fun and sharing on Sundays at 10:00–10:30 AM. Contact Deacon Walker for more information.
Forum Series starting TODAY at 9:00 AM through October 15. The ELCA is developing a social statement on Civic Life and Faith, the relationship between church and state. We will dialogue about religious liberty, the proper role of the church in relation to government, and many other critical topics. Feedback is solicited by the ELCA following these sessions.
Confirmation Orientation, September 17 at 5:30 PM for 7–9th graders.
The 1619 Project: The Anti-Racism Committee will be hosting viewings of the documentary “The 1619 Project” on Mondays, September 18, 25, & October 2 from 7:00-9:00 PM. The series seeks to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. After each viewing we will discuss the episode over light snacks.
At Home in Summit: Summit Interfaith Council is sponsoring a series on housing September 13, 20, & 27. Please see the weekly email or the narthex bulleting board for more details.
We are hiring a Livestream Coordinator for Sunday services from 7:45–Noon, including religious holidays, approximately 5 hours a week. Open to high school and college students with TV production experience. Contact Linda Mesenbrink at 973-202-2773 or Linda.mesenbrink@verizon.net.