3427 Olney Laytonsville Road, PO Box 187, Olney, MD 20832
Upcoming Events
Join us for upcoming events...
ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC | Sunday, AUGUST 23rd
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for our
ANNUAL ALL PARISH PICNIC, Sunday, AUGUST 30th following the 10:30am Worship Service. STJEC will provide the entrée
(BBQ Chicken, Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw and
Mac-n-Cheese). Please help by bringing dessert or drinks (non-alcoholic) to share and join us for this fun annual event!
HISTORY DOCUMENTARY
Sunday, AUGUST 30 @ 9:15am
PARISH BRUNCH MINISTRY FAIR
Sun. SEPTEMBER 20 9-10:15am
ANIMAL BLESSING
Saturday, OCTOBER 3 8-10am
our history
Our history from the perspective of Race and Racism
Months of Research...
Two years ago, after months of research, Pam and Bill Fleming presented a detailed report on the early HISTORY of ST. JOHN'S PARISH. The report undertook the effort of viewing St. John's history in the light of race and racism; this review had been an emphasis by the Diocese as they undertook similar work.
produced a Documentary
We have produced a 7-minute documentary film which shares the core information found in the Fleming's report. Mary Quinn, Lori, Jones, Rowan Reynolds, Sophia Jones, and members of the history committee created a powerful statement about our parish and community.
with Moving results.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th at 9:15am, conveniently between both services, the 7-minute-long documentary will be shown to the parish. Following this viewing, the film will be available on YouTube for viewing at any time.
* The Documentary will be available on YOUTUBE on September 1.
ADULT FORUM
ADULT FORUM resumes Sunday, September 6th
The theme for the upcoming program year is "The Gospel According to…."
The Gospel story from different perspectives and through different voices will be explored. The first book is “The Gospel According to Peanuts” by Robert L. Short.
The second book offers insight into our liturgies and explores the Gospel according to our worship. “Praying Shapes Believing” by Ruth Meyers and Leonel L. Mitchell.
Discussions begin on Sunday, September 6th with “The Gospel According to Peanuts”
HOLY HOUSEHOLDS Faith Laboratory
Holy Household resumes on Sunday, September 6th | Sunday's at 9:45-10:15am
Come, question, experiment, and learn about our faith as a household!
Holy Households is our intergenerational “Sunday School” program, bringing together households of all age categories to explore the questions of faith together. Join us Sunday mornings in the Parish Hall and explore this year’s theme, “The Gospel According to…”
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