Have you ever wondered what the Needlepoint Guild is, what we do, who we are? Are you interested in stitching, would like to learn, or even if you aren’t interested at all, but would enjoy the company? Please join us for Breakfast Saturday, Nov. 2, at 9:30 in Upper Weld Hall. RSVP to Wendy Ellison or Allison Marshall.
Blessing of the pets
All creatures great and small are invited to a Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 6 at 5 p.m. on the Church front lawn. Bring your pet to be blessed and please consider a donation to Hurricane Helene Relief, through the Scituate Animal Shelter.
Suggested items include:
For humans:
Water/Gatorade
Clothing: socks, t-shirts, underwear
Toiletries
Baby wipes
Cleaning supplies
For pets:
Collars
Leashes
Unopened bags of pet food
Canned pet food
Cat litter
Bowls in new condition
Save the Dates: Not-So-Spooky Haunted House Returns
Are you ready for some Not-So-Spooky fun?
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring our 7th annual Not-So-Spooky Haunted House to life once again this year! There’s a role for everyone, whether you are 8 or 98, so please join us in welcoming the community for this special event on four nights: October 18, 19, 25 & 26. Sign up today and let’s make this the most fun-filled haunted house ever!
Questions? Please reach out to Kaja and Dan Fickes and look for the Haunted House table at coffee hour through September.
Meet the new Rector!
Father Ed+ and Devon have been nestling into the Rectory and are very excited to spend more time with their St. John’s community! Please take a look at the following opportunities over the next few months to gather in small groups for fellowship and conversation. The Rector Transition Team is coordinating several “meet and greets” in the Thayer Room for coffee, breakfast treats or wine and light nibbles. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Sara Dickison Taylor and use the sign-up link below.
Father Ed+ and Devon look forward to seeing many of you!
Thurs., Sept. 19 from 10–11:30 a.m.—Coffee and Conversation in the Thayer Room
Thurs., Sept. 26 from 7–8:30 p.m.—Wine and Nibbles in the Thayer Room
Tues., Oct. 8 from 9:30–11 a.m.—Coffee and Conversation in the Thayer Room
Wed., Oct. 23 from 7–8:30 p.m.—Wine and Nibbles in the Thayer Room
Tues., Oct. 29 from 7–8:30 p.m.—The Powers’ home in South Weymouth
Thurs., Nov. 7 from 7–8:30 p.m.—Wine and Nibbles in the Thayer Room
Thurs., Nov. 14 from 10–11:30 a.m.—Coffee and Conversation
The Rector Transition Committee
—Sara Dickison Taylor, Jenn GaySmith, and Elizabeth Moulds
24th Annual Holiday Boutique
It may not feel much like winter outside but St. John’s is already hard at work planning for our 2024 Holiday Boutique (it’s our 24th year!), which will take place on Friday, November 22 and Saturday, November 23.
Vendor selection is in full swing and we’d like to extend an invitation to any interested vendors to apply now for this year’s show! The deadline is September 10th, but we invite vendors on a rolling basis so we encourage anyone interested to apply early! Please click here for more information and to apply.