Regional Choir Workshop
September 25

This annual workshop for church choir members will be offered on Saturday, September 25, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and concluding with a concert of workshop repertoire at 5:00.  All area church choir members are invited to attend. 

This year's clinician is Dr. Sonja Sepulveda, Assistant Professor of Music and director of the choral program at Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC.  Dr. Sepulveda served as last year's clinician and is returning by popular demand.  Please use this link to learn about Dr. Sepulveda's experience and credentials. 

The workshop will focus on choral skills development and is directed toward the needs of small church choirs. 

The registration fee of $20 includes music, workshop materials, and lunch.  If you are interested in participating, please contact St. John's at (843) 662-5585 or twilliams@stjohnsflorence.org , or complete and mail the registration form available here by Friday, September 17.  Pre-registration is required.  Space is limited.

All members of the community are invited to the workshop concert.  It will be held in St. John's sanctuary at 5:00.  There is no charge; a reception will follow.  Ample parking is available in the parking lot behind the church.

 

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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Big News!

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Preparing for Sunday: Studying and Praying the Hymns

 

Preparing for Sunday: Studying and Praying the Hymns

 

If you have a hymnal at home, consider studying the hymn texts along with the scripture lessons and collect for each Sunday.  How do the hymns support the lessons, collect, liturgical season, and special rite being celebrated (e.g., baptism, confirmation)?  How do the hymn texts reflect our beliefs and faith?

In addition to being excellent teaching tools, hymns - at their core - are prayers.  Reading them can be a meaningful part of one's daily prayer.

If you do not have a hymnal at home, most hymn texts can be found at www.nethymnal.org.

Would you like to have a home copy of the hymnal or Book of Common Prayer?  Visit www.churchpublishing.org to place an order.

Hymns for Upcoming Sundays

Note:  Congregational music taken from sources other than The Hymnal 1982 is not listed.

September 5
400, 707, 376

September 12
410, 470, 528

September 19
7, 475, 605, 711, 657

September 26
423, 583, 605, 552

October 3 (Baptism)
686, 551, 490, 671, 473

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Lessons for the
Week of Pentecost 14
 

Monday, August 30

2 Chronicles 6:32-7:7

Psalms 25

James 2:1-13

Mark 14:53-65

Tuesday, August 31

1 Kings 8:65-9:9

Psalms 26 and 28

James 2:14-26

Mark 14:66-72

Wednesday, Sept. 1

1 Kings 9:24-10:13

Psalm 38

James 3:1-12

Mark 15:1-11

Thursday, Sept. 2

1 Kings 11:1-13

Psalm 37:1-18

James 3:13-4:12

Mark 15:12-21

Friday, Sept. 3

1 Kings 11:26-43

Psalm 31

James 4:13-5:6

Mark 15:22-32

Saturday, Sept. 4

1 Kings 12:1-20

Psalms 30 and 32

James 5:7-12, 19-20

Mark 15:33-39

 

Diocesan News
Visit the diocesan Web site for the latest diocesan news. Click here to link to Convention news and letters from Bishop Lawrence. Read More
Preparing for Sunday: Studying and Praying the Hymns
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. Read More
Manna House Sunday
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. Read More
Kanuga '09: Sharing the View
Click here to read about the 2009 Kanuga Parish Weekend. Pictures included! Read More
Music Classes Offered
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. Call the parish office for details. Read More
St. John's Institutes Heritage Fund
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. Read More
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