August 2015
An Open and Affirming
FALL GATHERING SERVICE Sunday, September 13 The seasons of nature reflect the seasons of our lives. Every fall, after the summer’s break, we return to a year full of ministry programs and events. Join us on Sunday, September 13 for a special worship service and a meal gathering after the service. Additional details soon.
SPIRITUAL RETREAT Sinsinawa Mound Center Friday, Sept. 25 – Saturday, Sept. 26 We all need time away from the mundane business of our lives. We, at St. John, provide an opportunity to get away for a day or so to retreat, find solitude and community, to be nurtured in mind, body and spirit. We have reserved rooms at Sinsinawa Center for the evening of September 25 through Saturday afternoon the 26th. Sinsinawa is a beautiful place for rest and spiritual rejuvenation, for connecting with God and yourself. For questions please speak with Hugh or Sarah Knapp or Pastor Nayiri. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL Wednesday, August 5 4:30 pm—7:00 pm Everyone is invited to this annual fundraising event of Ice Cream, BBQ, friendship and more. We have always enjoyed this summer get together and been grateful for all the help many of you have given to make this a success! If you can help this year please sign up on the bulletin board. Tickets are available in the church office, on Sunday mornings, or at the door. $4 for a piece of pie or cake, ice cream & beverage $4 for Sandwich, chips, pasta salad, beverage
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION DATA UPDATE & WHAT IS YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT? In an effort to update our membership records, in order to communicate better and become more green, we ask for your help! On Page 9-10 you will find a survey to provide your membership information and updated email and phone information, as well as a list of gifts to ponder and discern your passion and talents that can contribute to your spiritual nurture, as well as to our common life together. Please fill out and return it to the church office by Sunday, August 23. This information will also help us gather statistical information for the church profile which the Search Committee will assemble for candidates that might be interested in St John and give us an accurate picture of where and who we are as a community of faith. THANK YOU! 1