Connection and Community
ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT
Saturday, September 20, 8:30am-1pm
All women are invited! Our time together will be led by Marjorie D. Grevious. RSVP to Mary Johnson.
OCTOBERFEST SIP ’N’ SING
Friday, September 26 from 6:30-8pm
Celebrate fall with a joyful evening of beverages (beer and nonalcoholic options) and a singalong led by local musician and writer Dan Chouinard.
WAYFINDERS
Sunday, October 19 from 11:30am-4pm and Saturday, October 25 from 9:30am-1pm
A chance for newer parishioners to learn about the Episcopal Church and life at St John’s. RSVP to Judy Stack.
FUNERAL PLANNING PARTIES
Give your loved ones the pastoral gift of a well-planned funeral. Come and choose readings, hymns, and prayers for your celebration of life.
Thursday, October 30 at 10am in the Fireside Room: led by the Rev. Craig Lemming.
Tuesday, November 4 at 5pm at Episcopal Homes Watters’ Pub: putting even more “Fun” in “Fun-eral Planning Party”!
THANKSGIVING DINNER POTLUCK
Thursday, November 27 at 3pm
Gather with your fellow parishioners and neighbors. Please bring a dish to share.
Gatherings: Save the Date!
GATHERING SUNDAY
Sunday, September 14 at 11am
We’ll begin the new program year with fellowship and a buffet from El Burrito Mercado (including gluten-free and meatless options). Plus a bounce house for kids! Please bring a dessert to share.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF
Sunday, November 9 at 11am
Let’s celebrate the beginning of our Capital Campaign with a festive meal catered by the fabulous Chow Girls and lots more fun!
HOPE FAIR
Sunday, November 16 at 11am
Led by our Faith in Action ministries, we’ll gather for a joyful “fair” full of activities for all ages that joyfully uplift our collective ability to make hope visible.
Youth and Families
EMMA APPLE ORCHARD OUTING
Sunday, September 21 from 2-5pm at Afton Apple in Hastings
East Metro Mission Area (EMMA) event for families with apple and raspberry picking, petting zoo, and corn maze.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS EVENT
Sunday, November 2 from 2-5pm at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
For grades 5 and up. All levels of players welcome! Please bring a snack to share. RSVP to Shelley Byrnes.
