Message from the Vestry—September 22, 2023

It was wonderful to see so many of you at Homecoming Sunday! Our freshly polished Church campus shined brighter with all of you in it!

We are jumping right into a full fall filled with beloved traditions and new offerings. With so much transformation happening in our community, the theme It’s Coming Together felt just perfect for this program year.

We are delighted to share the ’23-’24 Program Year Calendar, formatted for posting at home. New this year, the printed calendar is two-sided and includes the St. John's Outreach schedule. We are excited to introduce a complementary Online Calendar containing the latest and greatest of our vibrant Parish life! We invite you to save the dates and add Church gatherings to your family calendar now.

Speaking of Saving Dates—don’t miss this year’s Ministry Fair which will take place during Coffee Hour on Sunday, September 24th. Our talented Ministry Leaders are excited to share their plans for the year and welcome new Parishioners to their teams. The Vestry is grateful for the leadership and commitment of this talented group! Thank you Ministry Leaders.

With a change in seasons—and hopefully temperatures—upon us, a season of development and renewal is also happening at St. John’s. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the long list of upgrades and projects to care for our Church community over the summer. From Cornerstone construction, our new Tower Outreach Office and Choir Vesting Room, to new photos proudly displayed on Church walls, and a thoughtfully designed St. John’s Goings On Enews template, we are off to a strong start and thanks to you, It’s Coming Together!

With Gratitude,

The St. John's Vestry

Tom Pyles, Senior Warden

Jody Jones Turner, Junior Warden

Jon Campbell, Chris Campbell, Jennifer Blake, Tom Martel, Andy Strehle, Sara Dickison Taylor, Kenzie Blackwell, Mike Holtschlag, Perrie O’Tierney-Ginn, William Buckley, Jennifer GaySmith, Kim Röell