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The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist

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Welcome
What to Expect
Children in Church
Join Us
History
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Learn More
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Matthew Ginn
March 5, 2025
Events

Great turnout for Pancake Supper

Matthew Ginn
March 5, 2025
Events

After being interrupted last year by a snowstorm that turned out to be a dud, St. John’s annual Pancake Supper was back Mar. 4 to mark Shrove Tuesday. Pictures inside …

Tagged: Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Supper, Men's Group

Matthew Ginn
March 4, 2025
From the Rector

Welcome to Lent

Matthew Ginn
March 4, 2025
From the Rector

Welcome to the season of Lent, the forty-day season in the church’s year where we are invited to reconsider and reimagine our relationship with God.

Tagged: Lent, Shrove Tuesday, Adult Education, Rowan Williams, Journeying through Lent

Matthew Ginn
March 4, 2025
Liturgical updates

Music in Lent

Matthew Ginn
March 4, 2025
Liturgical updates

In Lent, we may expect to hear music in church that is softer, reserved, dim. Indeed, this season is the time of year that might be most challenging for a church musician to plan:

Tagged: Music, St. John's Choir

Matthew Ginn
March 4, 2025

Lent Study Series: Journeying Together Through Lent

Matthew Ginn
March 4, 2025

Lent, the forty-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter (excluding Sundays), originated in the fourth century as a season of preparation for those seeking to be baptized into the Christian faith at the Easter Vigil.

Matthew Ginn
February 28, 2025
Ministries

Christmas in March?!

Matthew Ginn
February 28, 2025
Ministries

Christmas in March! As we begin to prepare for the celebration of our 25th Holiday Boutique, we are looking to get a jump on our vendors for the coming year. 

Tagged: Holiday Boutique

Matthew Ginn
February 28, 2025
Ministries

St. John’s Outreach food drive for Weymouth Food Pantry “Backpack Program”

Matthew Ginn
February 28, 2025
Ministries

The Outreach Committee is pleased to announce that Weymouth Food Pantry “Backpack Program” will once again be the beneficiary of St. John’s March food drive. 

Tagged: Outreach, food drive

Matthew Ginn
February 28, 2025
From the Rector

From the Rector: Becoming closer to our neighbor and to God’s creation

Matthew Ginn
February 28, 2025
From the Rector

We are nearing the season of Lent, the forty-day season in the church’s year where we are invited to reconsider and reimagine our relationship with God.

Tagged: Lent, Shrove Tuesday

Matthew Ginn
February 27, 2025
Sunday School

Sunday School Update: A season of prayer and preparation

Matthew Ginn
February 27, 2025
Sunday School

In this season of Lent, we will spend the coming weeks learning about the days leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection. It is a time of prayer, serving others, and drawing closer to God.

Tagged: Lent, Easter

Matthew Ginn
February 27, 2025
Vestry Meeting Minutes

Vestry Minutes—January 2025

Matthew Ginn
February 27, 2025
Vestry Meeting Minutes

The Vestry met Jan. 14, 2025. Find a link to the minutes here.

Tagged: Vestry

Matthew Ginn
February 26, 2025
Events

Get ready for Trivia Night!

Matthew Ginn
February 26, 2025
Events

Test your mettle against the brightest minds, quickest thinkers, and deepest wells of arcane knowledge in the parish. St. John’s is set to host Trivia Night on Saturday, March 29, at 6 p.m.

Tagged: South Africa trip, Trivia Night

Matthew Ginn
February 24, 2025
Events

Events for Lent, Confirmations, and more

Matthew Ginn
February 24, 2025
Events

Lent is Coming … But be ye not afraid! Here are some Lenten opportunities to help you begin engaging joyfully(!) with the season …

Matthew Ginn
February 24, 2025
From the Rector

From the Rector: Seeing the altar again

Matthew Ginn
February 24, 2025
From the Rector

During our annual meeting in January, we began to reflect on what a future vision for our parish might look like. And I found myself thinking on much of what I’ve recently learned about …

Tagged: history, Lent, altar

Matthew Ginn
February 22, 2025
Events

Pancake Supper coming Mar. 4

Matthew Ginn
February 22, 2025
Events

Save the date of Tuesday, Mar. 4 for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. We will gather at 5:30 p.m. for pancakes (including gluten-free), bacon, and sausage, followed by …

Tagged: Men's Group, Pancake Supper, Shrove Tuesday

Matthew Ginn
February 22, 2025
Sunday School

Sunday School Update: Looking forward to Lent & Easter

Matthew Ginn
February 22, 2025
Sunday School

This week we will have a one-room school house led by Ms. Margaret. The lesson will focus on kindness and not judging a book by its cover. Please gather in the Pre-K room!

Tagged: Lent, Easter

Katie Sutton
February 20, 2025

Food Drive for Weymouth Food Pantry's "Backpack Program"

Katie Sutton
February 20, 2025
Food Drive for Weymouth Food Pantry's "Backpack Program"

The Outreach Committee is pleased to announce that Weymouth Food Pantry “Backpack Program” will once again be the beneficiary of St. John’s March food drive. 

Matthew Ginn
February 14, 2025
Special Services

Choir to sing Evensong Feb. 23

Matthew Ginn
February 14, 2025
Special Services

The St. John’s Choir, under the direction of interim organist and choirmaster Brian Locke, will sing Evensong next week.

Tagged: choral evensong, St. John's Choir

Matthew Ginn
February 14, 2025
From the Rector

From the Rector: The Valentine’s story, worth living into

Matthew Ginn
February 14, 2025
From the Rector

When we consider Valentine’s life in more depth, we do not simply discover a figure who was all about “luurve,” as the singer Celine Dion frequently and loudly reminds us.

Tagged: Valentine's Day, Geoffrey Hill, Celine Dion

Matthew Ginn
February 12, 2025
Sunday School

Sunday School Update: Valentine’s, giving opportunity

Matthew Ginn
February 12, 2025
Sunday School

This week is one my favorite St. John’s traditions—the Valentines Day One-Room Schoolhouse!

Tagged: Valentine's Day, Outreach

Matthew Ginn
February 8, 2025
From the Rector

From the Rector: It’s all go!

Matthew Ginn
February 8, 2025
From the Rector

Over the last week, many in our community have reached out and offered fascinating reflections as well as suggesting ideas for new ministries and welcoming people to explore outreach opportunities. To that end …

Tagged: Outreach, Laundry Love, Confirmation, Pastoral Care

Matthew Ginn
February 8, 2025
Alerts

Print your own giving statement: it’s a breeze!

Matthew Ginn
February 8, 2025
Alerts

Did you know you can print your own giving statement for St. John’s through Breeze? It’s as easy as 1 … 2 … 3 … 4!

Tagged: Breeze, Giving

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May 19, 2025
Preparations begin for NSSHH 2025
May 19, 2025

The Not-So-Spooky Haunted House Committee is having a meeting on Sunday, Jun. 1 to start preparing for this year’s Haunted House. The meeting will be held in the …

May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025
From the Rector: Picking up the pace
May 19, 2025

This week, we find ourselves moving further into the season of Eastertide and entering the final run towards the end of our program year.

May 19, 2025
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May 14, 2025
Sunday School Update: Fr. Ed to teach this week
May 14, 2025

This week, we are bringing back our very popular clergy-led one room schoolhouse. Fr. Ed will be teaching the kids all about the Eucharist. These special classes …

May 14, 2025
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May 9, 2025
St. John’s History Trivia: Answer
May 9, 2025

Last week we asked: There is one person in this photo that is still a regular parishioner at the 10 a.m. service most Sundays. Who is it?

May 9, 2025
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May 9, 2025
From the Rector: An “in-between” space
May 9, 2025

This week, please join me once again in congratulating those among our community who were confirmed and received into the Episcopal Church last Sunday in Boston! Please pray for …

May 9, 2025
ECM Season of Advocacy Week 2
May 7, 2025
ECM Season of Advocacy Week 2
May 7, 2025

This week, ECM is advocating for the Corporate Fair Share Act, an act to combat offshore tax avoidance by large corporations. Parishioners are asked to reach out to their representatives by phone (or email) to ask for their support.

May 7, 2025
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May 2, 2025
St. John’s History Project
May 2, 2025

A group of parishioners is creating a historical timeline of the church from the 1800s through current day. Significant church milestones including dates, pictures, letters and some artifacts will eventually

May 2, 2025
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May 2, 2025
From the Rector: A celebratory season
May 2, 2025

This week, in my (long-ish) letter to you there are many joyful things on the horizon in our community, and I want to both give thanks and bring a few things to your attention!

May 2, 2025
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May 2, 2025
Youth Group going bowling
May 2, 2025

Youth Groupwill meet next on May 18 at 5 p.m. We will be going to Boston Bowl in Hanover. Please let Alexis know if you are planning to attend. We will be recognizing our 2025 High School …

May 2, 2025
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May 2, 2025
Creation Care Update: Spring Clean-up scheduled, and Green Guardians grow again
May 2, 2025

Thank you to all who donated to “sponsor a bench” around the labyrinth. We’ve achieved our goal for sponsors and so appreciate the support. Join us …

May 2, 2025
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