“My three months away from St. John’s will be devoted to continued research, analysis of qualitative data, and writing theological reflections on my findings.”
“We’re really looking forward to Maven learning about God and being formed in such a loving community.”
“It’s a lovely room, quiet and cool in the summer, and one that I’ll confess I had kind of forgotten about for a while. That’s a shame, because it has so much to offer!”
“So many of you really have your eyes open. Open to the needs of this community and the community beyond our doors. Open to our many blessings. Open to our weaknesses and potential threats. Open to the opportunities and potential we have to further God’s love in our world.”
“By pushing myself into doing something I was unsure about, I found growth, fresh insights, new relationships, and an expanded appreciation for our St. John’s community.”
“To take our ministry – what we rehearse, practice, offer and sing here at St. John the Evangelist – and transfer that into places like Canterbury and St. Albans Cathedrals is going to be an experience that will sit with all of us for a very long time.”
“As a pastor and organizer, I have seen the power of faith communities wrapping their arms around the right thing at the right time; it can absolutely transform a neighborhood. Interfaith Action itself was born from this very dynamic!”
“Therefore, it is not surprising to me that at the same time I have been unable to breathe freely I have become emotionally and spiritually unmoored. It does feel as though God will not let me get my breath; not just withholding physical nourishment but God’s very spirit within me.”
“I went away feeling a much deeper sense of shared mission and the exciting things happening through our churches.”
