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2012 Epiphany
Concert Series
All concerts begin
at 6:00 p.m.
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Organ concerts are held
in the church.
All other performances are in the parish hall.
Parking is available on
Dargan Street and in the lot behind the church.
Parking at The Drive-in
is prohibited.
Light refreshments
will be served.
There is no charge for the concert, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Click here to download a copy of the series brochure.
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January 8
Pre-series Concert
William Douglas, organ
January 15
Dr. Cliff Leaman, saxophone
Dr. Joseph Rackers, piano
January 22
Fire Pink Trio
harp, viola, flute
January 29
Dr. Julia Harlow, organ
February 12
Dr. Paolo Gualdi, piano
Dr. Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi, violin
February 19
Carolina Brass
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Bishop Lawrence Writes to the Diocese about Disciplinary Board Decision
Click here to read this important letter issued by Bishop Lawrence on November 29, 2011.
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St. John's Welcomes
Music Ministry Intern |
St. John's welcomed William Douglas to the staff on October 1, 2011. William, a senior at Wilson High School, will serve as our Music Ministry intern.
Feeling a call to music ministry, William is on track to pursue a degree in organ performance. This internship will provide him a wonderful opportunity to explore his call to ministry. William will be directly involved in a variety of aspects of the Music Ministry at St. John’s. These will include, but not be limited to, playing the organ and piano for worship, singing in our choir, and helping with the children’s choir. This internship will also afford William the opportunity to participate in the day to day workings of all aspects of music ministry in a liturgical church setting.
We are delighted that William will be part of our ministry team for the coming year, and look forward to seeing how God will use this internship to challenge and encourage William personally and spiritually, as well as to bless our parish family.
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Newsletter Available Online!
The parish newsletter is now at your fingertips. Go to the Newsletter page to find the latest edition.
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Youth Newsletter Online
Click here to view the latest edition of St. John's Youth Newsletter.
Youth Group Meets on Sundays in the youth building.
4:00-5:30 ... Middle School
5:30-6:30 ... Dinner & Worship (all)
6:30-8:00 ... High School
See the Youth Newsletter for more news, calendar, and meeting schedule changes.
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Organist Vacancy
St. John's has an opening for a parish organist. The position is 10 hours/week and is available immediately.
The Music Ministry of this traditional Episcopal parish includes an annual concert series, annual regional choir workshop, summer choir camp for area choir members, and a 28-voice adult choir.
Duties include accompanying weekly choir practice and playing for Sunday services and all special seasonal liturgies, funerals, weddings.
We are seeking a competent musician with solid keyboard skills and a background in traditional/classical repertoire. A bachelor degree in music is preferred.
Dedication to his/her ministry, a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential to the continuing development of a rapidly growing, vibrant music ministry.
The organ is a two-manual 9-rank Moller. Built in 1939, it underwent extensive renovation in 2000.
Applicants are asked to send a resume, references, and audition tape/CD to Tammy Williams, Minister of Music, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 252 S. Dargan Street, Florence, SC 29506 or twilliams@stjohnsflorence.org.
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Kanuga '09: Sharing the View
Kanuga Parish Weekend 2009
Blue skies, colorful leaves, crisp nights, and mild days provided the setting for our parish weekend at Kanuga, November 6 – 8. Adults, teens, and children enjoyed wonderful fellowship. Our speaker, Father Lance Ousley, from St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Wharton, Texas, taught us that each day of our lives is about stewardship. It is about our relationship with God. As that relationship grows, we will understand more about using the gifts of time, talent, and treasure God has given to each of us as a means of expanding and caring for His kingdom on earth. Each day is a time to thank God for the many resources and blessings He has given us.
The teens worked with Charlotte Smith doing Bible study, hiking all around Kanuga, and just being together! Lori Worn and Lilda RockWiley were leaders for the children and helped them make birdfeeders by recycling plastic milk jugs and covering them with leaves, pinecones, etc. collected on a nature walk. The teens and children learned more about being good stewards of all God has given to us, including animals and our environment.
Our talented musicians for the weekend were Mark Moseley, Rebecca Moseley, and Matthew Eldridge from Holy Comforter in Sumter. They offered many opportunities to worship through music by teaching us some new songs and leading old favorites during the entire weekend.
In response to our theme of stewardship for the weekend, the offering collected on Sunday morning was donated to help treat the beautiful hemlock trees that are so much a part of Kanuga. The trees have been attacked by a devastating insect that will destroy the hemlocks in 5-7 years without treatment. This was a perfect application for our new understanding of taking responsibility to care for God’s creations.
Many people in our parish helped to make the weekend possible. In addition to those already mentioned, we want to thank Father Ken for arranging to have Father Lance Ousley as our speaker for the weekend. Tammy Williams made our special nametags, and Susan Hearon coordinated all of the food. Thank you to all who brought food to share and to Marli and Marshall Thompson and Sheila Tetley who kept snacks organized and available during our meeting/fellowship times. Grace and Pat Patterson gave one of our musicians, Matthew Eldridge, a ride to Kanuga, and Grace prepared a great list of options for Saturday free time. Our deacon, Kay Fryman, helped to coordinate the music and readers for our services of Compline and Eucharist. Also, we appreciated the funds that several people gave to help with scholarships and expenses for the weekend. Many thanks to all of you for making this Kanuga weekend possible. We are richly blessed at St. John’s!
If you were not able to go on the Kanuga Parish Weekend this year, please plan to join us for the next one. Watch the newsletter for more details that will be coming soon about the dates for next year.
Kathy and Mitch House (your golf cart driver)
Last Published: November 21, 2009 1:03 PM
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Daily Office for the
Week of 6 Epiphany
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Monday, Feb. 13
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Genesis 30:1-24
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Psalm 89:1-18
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1 John 1:1-10
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John 9:1-17
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Tuesday, Feb. 14
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Genesis 31:1-24
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Psalms 97 and 99
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1 John 2:1-11
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John 9:18-41
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Wednesday, Feb. 15
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Genesis 31:25-50
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Psalms 101 and 109
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1 John 2:12-17
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John 10:1-18
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Thursday, Feb. 16
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Genesis 32:3-21
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Psalm 105:1-22
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1 John 2:18-29
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John 10:19-30
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Friday, Feb. 17
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Genesis 32:22-33:17
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Psalm 102
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1 John 3:1-10
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John 10:31-42
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Saturday, Feb. 18
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Genesis 35:1-20
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Psalms 107:33-43 and 108
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1 John 3:11-18
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John 11:1-16
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St. John's parishioners are asked to reach out to those in need in our community by bringing non-perishable food items to church on the first Sunday of every month. Please place the items in the basket or barrel that you will find in the narthex of the church. Click here for a list of items that are especially needed.
At their core, hymns are prayers. Hymns also are excellent study tools. In addition to reviewing the lessons and collects in preparation for Sunday worship, consider studying the hymns, too. Click here for a list of this month's hymns.
Do you love to sing but get frustrated by the mysteries of music notation? St. John's offers a music-reading class on Tuesdays at 6:30. The class is geared toward church choir members, but anyone who wants to learn is welcome. This class is open to singers from any church in the Florence area. Call the parish office for details.
Click here to read about the 2009 Kanuga Parish Weekend. Pictures included!
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Over the past year, newsletter articles have recalled the history of St. John's 140+ years of mission and ministry. This glimpse into the parish's past provided examples of the hard work and commitment given to the building-up of the Lord's work by St. John's congregants from the parish's earliest days. In an effort to ensure that we have adequate and sound facilities for present and future generations to continue that strong commitment to the work of the Lord, the Heritage Fund has been established. Following is the introductory letter from committee chairs Angelyn Bridges and Dan Ervin that was mailed to parishioners in March.
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