t. John’s is pleased to announce that we have called a new rector. The Reverend Eric B. Bond will begin his tenure at St. John's on Monday, August 17, and will celebrate his first Eucharist with us on Sunday August 23. This is the culmination of two years of waiting and hard work. It is also a glorious example of the work of the Holy Spirit. Much as the Church celebrates Advent as a time of preparation for the birth of Christ, we have been preparing for the birth of a new ministry in our midst. Our search for a new rector has been a time of intense spiritual reflection on St. John's mission and who we believe God calls us to be. The Search Committee spent many, many hours in discerning which candidate was most suited to lead St. John's into the next phase of our mutual ministry. We all believe that we have found that person. Reverend Bond truly felt called to us, just as we did to him.

For more details about Rev. Bond, please see newsletter article from Angelos Summer 2009.

2009 - Summer Isusue:

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Rev. Abbott’s Farewell Service Rev. Abbott’s last Sunday will be July 26. Please join us at 9:30 am worship for her last service among us, and for a reception following the service.

 

 

t St John's, we are a progressive and inclusive Christian community seeking to proclaim God's love in Huntingdon Valley.

We believe that God loves the whole human family, and that Christianity is about learning how to love like God. This means being called to break down the barriers that separate individuals and communities. St John's exists to share the extravagance of God's love with everyone, and you can read more about this in our mission statement.

If you are looking for a thoughtful, inclusive and questioning church, I hope you will join us. We celebrate and incarnate the mystery of God's love through regular worship, study and service for those in our wider community.

You are warmly welcome to our services and events. If you need pastoral care or would like more information about us, please do not hesitate to contact us. Wishing you the fullness of God's love and every happiness.

- Rev. Barbara W. Abbott