July 2022
Discretionary Fund Needs
A message from Deacon Zarina
The Discretionary Fund, which is used for emergency assistance for basic needs (food, gas, housing and transportation), has been depleted, and the needs continue apace. During 2020 and 2021, the calls for assistance were much lower because of all the federal and state assistance available for housing, utilities and food assistance. We also had a very generous donation to the fund in 2020. But federal and state emergency assistance is no longer available, and inflation is hitting people.Please consider a donation to the church earmarked for the discretionary fund. You may put in a check in the offering basket, mail one in, or donate online. Just be sure to mark that it is for the discretionary fund.
*Visit the Sabbatical page often for news and updates.*
Sabbatical Gathering Offerings
An invitation during Sabbatical time has been given to St. John’s parishioners to explore what gift(s) the spirit is offering us as we “Break open the Word of God”. A variety of gatherings give us the opportunity for rest, renewal, and resurrection as we spend time together to discuss this theme in small groups.
Please consider attending one or all of the offerings as you may. More will be offered in August, September, and October.
July 30, Saturday, Tea and Discussion at Zarina’ gazebo 2:30 pm
July 31, Sunday, Walk Weissner Woods with Bill Robinson and Elaine Fortin after church
July 29, Friday, Refreshment and Writing at Deb Clark’s on the screened porch 10:30 – 12:00
August 13, Saturday, Refreshment and Writing at Deb Clark’s on the screened porch 2:00 – 3:30
Stowe Holy Land Interfaith Journey to Israel
Sunday, August 14, 2022 — 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Join Daniel Ehrlich, Keshet’s Educational Director to virtually visit this site in Northern Israel and to gain insight into the Jewish context of the foundational stories of Christianity. Get to know this Jewish community of the Second Temple period and better understand how the story of Jesus and his followers is part of the saga of the Jewish People of the Second Temple period. It is a 40-45 minute learning session combining PowerPoint with maps, texts and timelines and video with live narration and teaching followed by Q&A.
Dear members and friends of St. John’s in the Mountains,
Please note these updates following the All-Parish Vestry Meeting on March 20, 2022:
~Masks are optional in the building, at your comfort level.
~ Please do wear a mask during the singing of hymns
~If you’re not feeling well, please stay home, even if you have mild symptoms and join worship via Zoom.
~Coffee Hour will resume Sunday, March 27, 2022 directly following worship.
Your brother in Christ,
Father Rick Swanson
Rector