Nancy Murphy

A stone statue of Julian of Norwich holding her "Revelations of Divine Love"

Adult Forum Series: Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love

Adult Forum Series: Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love Sundays May 5th, 12th and 19th at 9am. Very little is known about Julian of Norwich. Indeed, we don’t even…
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Creation and Re-creation: Re-reading Genesis after Jesus’ Resurrection

Led by Dr. Ron Haflidson Interpretations of the opening chapters of Genesis have been both highly influential and hotly contested. Invoked as an authority on such controversial questions as the…
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Easter Forums at St. John’s

The Poetry and Art of the Resurrection – Led by Rev. Thomas Clement April 7th at 9am in the Library. During Lent, our Sunday forums focused on the poetry and…
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Lent Series: Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman

Wednesdays 21st February – 20th March at 5:30pm in the Parish Hall. As well as being a time of fasting and repentance, Lent is a traditionally a time when Christians…
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The 25th Rector of St. John’s Church, Western Run Parish

On Sunday November 19th, Ann Hankin, the Senior Warden of St John’s Church announced with great joy that the Vestry has unanimously accepted the recommendation of the Discernment Committee to…
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Love Bade Me Welcome: The Poetry of George Herbert

George Herbert was among the greatest of the 17th Century English Metaphysical poets. In 1630, Herbert abandoned his successful career as an orator and academic at Cambridge University to become a…
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An Action-Packed Halloweekend at St. John’s!

The end of October is always quite exciting here at St. John’s, but this year, our last Sunday in October will be spookier than ever! Wear your costumes to church,…
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Transform Stress, Embrace Change – Yoga Therapy

As we deal with everyday struggles and anxieties, we can learn to “Transform Stress, Embrace Change, [and] Find Peace”. Join us for this five-session Yoga Therapy course, led by Anette…
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October Adult Forums – Mission at St. John’s

Ever wonder how we use our resources to help those in need beyond our community? Do you have an interest in helping with our outreach efforts? Join us for three…
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Third Annual Fall Festival for Friends

Third Annual Fall Festival for Friends – October 21, 2023 The third annual Fall Festival for Friends—featuring the Petty Coat Junction, Tom Petty Tribute Band!—will happen from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on…
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Fall Adult Forums Begin

Adult Forums start-up again on September 17th with a series led by the Rev. Thomas Clement, the Annihilation of Difference: Silence in the Poetry of R.S. Thomas. R.S. Thomas (1913-2000)…
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Rectory Renovations

If you have been on the grounds of St. John’s this summer, you probably have noticed dumpsters, construction trucks and workers, and various equipment around the Rectory. There is a…
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