We offer several different ways for you to celebrate the birth of Christ: Wednesday, December 20 at 7 p.m. – Blue Christmas For many people Christmas can be a difficult time of year. Those who are struggling, have lost loved ones, or have bad associations with Christmas can often feel lonely or depressed while everyone […]
St. John’s is having a mini-Church Bazaar on Sunday, November 19 during coffee hour in Fellowship Hall. This will be a great opportunity for you to get in some early Christmas shopping with unique handmade gifts and baked goods. All proceeds from the bazaar will go to the people hurt by the recent hurricane in […]
Our next monthly concert will be Sunday, November 12 from 5–6 p.m., and will focus on Music from the Movies! These concerts are free of charge and open to the community. Each month’s concert will focus on a different theme, style of music, or composer, along with different instruments and vocalists. Please bring a friend […]
Sunday, October 29 (6 – 7:30 p.m.) Trunk or Treat will take place next Sunday in the parking lot. If you have never been, the idea behind Trunk or Treat is simple: 1. Park your car/truck/van/SUV in the church parking lot. 2. Decorate your trunk in a spooky or silly way. 3. Hand out candy […]
Supper at St. John’s kicks off on Wednesday, September 27 and runs through November 15. Due to the work being done on the kitchen and Fellowship Hall, dinners will be held in the Carriage House until the renovations are completed. We begin at 6 p.m. with dinner. Since we will not have a kitchen, we […]
We will kick off the program year with our annual Fall Festival on Sunday, September 10 from 5–7 PM! There will be good food, live music from the Joy Messengers, and games for the kids. It’s a chance for everyone to come back together after the summer for fellowship, food, and fun! St. John’s will […]
Rome: Paul and the Underground Church! July 24 – 28, 9 a.m. to Noon Children ages 4 – 10 are invited to discover God’s Word through drama, games, crafts, and songs! Explore a crowded Roman marketplace, tiptoe past watchful Roman guards, race chariots, encourage first-century Christians who meet in a dark cave, and visit Paul […]
It’s time to gear up for our biggest annual youth fundraiser of the year. May 25 through June 3, we will be parking cars from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St. John’s. Like last year, we will have individual day leaders responsible for each day of parking. Please contact Lara in the church office […]
On Saturday, May 6, we will be holding two separate retreats for men and women. The men’s retreat is titled, “Building Your Legacy in God’s Grace,” and will be led by Gavin Kerr here at St. John’s from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with breakfast included. Contact Jim Little to sign up. The women’s retreat […]
Starting on Palm Sunday, Christians around the world begin a weeklong observance of the events leading up to the death of Jesus on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday (April 9) Worship at 9:30 a.m., with concurrent Sunday School and nursery care. The Sunday School children will take part in the […]
We received this photo and note from some happy recipients of the care packages that the St. John’s family has sent to military personnel on active duty far from home. “Thank you so much for your generosity, @stjohnsPresbyteriandevonpa! Airborne! All the Way! God Bless!”
Our next monthly concert will be on Sunday, March 26 at 4 p.m. as we welcome The Brandywine Singers to perform two J.S. Bach motets. Tickets are required for this event, and may be purchased by visiting www.thebrandywinesingers.org or seeing Lara in the office during regular hours. Please join us for an evening of beautiful […]
On Sunday 19 February 2017, The Philadelphia Inquirer published a wonderful article by Beth Kephart about the St. John’s Concert Series and the musicians who have so generously shared their talents with our community. The article, titled Commentary: At church concert, an interlude of joy, may be viewed along with several photos on the Philly.com […]
Scripture Readings and Discussion-January 18-March 22 Moderator: Rev. Patrick Marshall Back by popular demand, Patrick will lead a highly interactive 10-week class, in which we will read and discuss the scripture readings for the coming Sunday. This will give us the opportunity to already be reflecting on the scripture readings before we come to worship […]
Our next monthly concert will be on Sunday, January 29 from 5–6 p.m., featuring the music of American composers Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, and George Gershwin sung by Lara Kennedy with Iris and the Harvey sisters. These concerts are free and open to the whole community, so please bring a friend and join us for […]
Christmas Eve: We will gather for worship twice on Christmas Eve: 4:00 p.m. – Family Service Children Pre-K – 5th grade are invited to take part in the nativity story. No rehearsals are needed, just follow the signs to the Kean Room for a costume! 8:00 p.m. – Candlelight Service Candles will light our darkened […]
On Sunday, December 11 at 5 p.m., our entire church family is invited to bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood around St. John’s. We will meet at the church and walk around the neighborhood, singing Christmas carols. Caroling books will be provided; please wear festive apparel. After caroling we will return to our church for […]
Join us for our annual Advent Craft Night on December 4 from 4–6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. It will be a fun evening of food, crafts, and fellowship to celebrate the Advent season. This event is open to everyone – kids and adults – and you are welcome to bring a friend! If you have […]
STOP HUNGER NOW RETURNS! On Sunday, November 20, we will be working with the international hunger relief organization Stop Hunger Now to pack 10,000 meals. To accomplish this task, we need 50 volunteers ready to go at 2 p.m. The project will be completed in less than two hours, and we guarantee you’ll have a […]
This year’s Consecration Sunday celebration will take place on October 30. We will gather for worship at 9:30 a.m. to dedicate our pledges for the upcoming year. Immediately following worship, we will celebrate with a delicious catered brunch in Fellowship Hall, provided to you free of charge. Children are absolutely welcome and encouraged to attend […]
ALL ARE WELCOME! Sunday, September 11 at 5 p.m. Featuring the Music of the Joy Messengers, a Moon Bounce, Pork BBQ, Ice Cream and all the toppings, and the kickoff for a new session of Youth Programs. Don’t miss out on the fun and fellowship! $7.00 per person $20 per family
There has been so much racial tension in our country lately. How can we, as Christians, engage these struggles and respond in ways that are faithful and loving? In the month of August, Patrick will be leading a four-week study of the book “Trouble I’ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism” by Drew […]
July 18-22 (9 a.m.-noon). Ages 4 through 10, please join us for an exciting week of discovering God’s Word through drama, games, crafts and snacks. This year’s theme is Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace. Please bring a friend!! Sign up for VBS on our website under Quick Links.
It’s time to gear up for our biggest annual youth fundraiser of the year. May 26 through June 4, we will be parking cars from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St. John’s. Any youth who are participating in the mission trip this year are required to sign up for 3 shifts. We ask that any youth […]
“The sacred journey” is a pilgrimage for those who are thirsty for more of God. This journey is for all those who are dissatisfied with living on the surface and who want to travel deeper into God’s heart. We invite you to come and explore spiritual disciplines as we seek to create sacred space for […]
St. John’s will host a community Easter Egg Hunt for children 5th grade and younger on the Carriage House lawn starting at 10:00 a.m. Children will hear the Easter story, hunt for eggs, and do a craft. They may bring their Easter basket or we will supply small bags to carry home their goodies.
St. John’s will offer a men’s retreat/workshop on Saturday, March 5 from 7:30-12:00 in the Carriage House. Howard Friend will moderate the workshop focusing on discernment for whatever stage in life one may be in. Questions we will consider include, How is God calling me just now? What gifts is God inviting me to gather […]
Please plan to join us on Ash Wednesday, February 10th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Invite a friend, if you like, to this annual St. John’s tradition where we mark the beginning of the Lenten season with a wonderful meal (provided by Women’s Fellowship), great conversation and an inspiring message. This year, we are […]
Do you know a member or members at St. John’s who you believe possesses the qualities and abilities to serve on the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (APNC) or as an Elder, Deacon or Trustee? Please click “Continue Reading” and then on the link to complete the form and return to the church…Suggestions for Nominating Committee 2015
“Saying Yes to God” by Ellen Moeller–Sunday morning worship October 25, 2015 I said “yes” to speaking a few words this morning . . . on faith. I find that I want to tell my faith story. I said “yes” before even knowing for sure what I was going to say. That seems to be […]
