What’s up at St. John’s PARENTING HELP
LEARNERS’ EXCHANGE
This fall we have two sets of workshops to help with topics that are tricky navigating with children. All are welcome to attend. For more information visit sjvan.org/events.
Every Sunday in the Café Room at 9:00 am, Learners’ Exchange offers stimulating speakers and engaging discussions.
SUNDAYS // SUNDAY SCHOOL PARENTING SERIES Join us for a three-part series led by registered social worker and parent consultant Rebecca Janke. The workshops are grounded in developmental and attachement theory as well as neuroscience. They will happen on Oct 27, Nov 24, and Jan 26 after the 11:00 am service. FRIDAYS // YOUTH PARENT NIGHTS We’ll be holding two youth parent nights that coincde with youth group. We hope to support parents who are raising children in the midst of a culture that is actively shaping our minds and hearts to love things other than God. Join us for one or both of the workshops:
Oct 17 Reefer Madness. Discipling your teen in the new era of legalized marijuana. Nov 22 myTunes. Why what we listen to matters.
October 6 // Jeff Greenman The Anglican Liturgy pt.2 October 13 No Learners’ Exchange EVENSONG // OCT 8 Evensong will be this Tuesday, the 8th at 5:30 pm. Please note that we will be meeting in the Main floor Chapel so as to accomodate preparations for the Life Explored program later in the evening
WHY CATECHISM?
JOIN OUR MUSIC TEAM
For faith foundations – getting things clear! For faith formation – making things real! For faith family – learning with others!
The Evening Service is looking for musicians to join their team. If you play an instrument and are interested in volunteering, please contact Emma SongCarrillo, emma@sjvan.org.
Today in catechism, we will be covering:
9:00 am (Library) What it means to have faith in the Father and in Jesus. We will explore who God is, his character, and his role as creator. We will also consider what it means to call Jesus “Lord,” Jesus’ divinity, and his humanity.
11:00 am (Café room) Who is God? Why do we call Him Father? What are the implications of Him being the creator? 5:00 pm (Chapel) We’ll take our first crack at the first commandment “I am the Lord your God, you shall have no other Gods before me.” God wants relational fidelity and exclusivity from his people. Why does he ask this of us, and what does it look like to have a life shaped by this commandment? Feel free to drop in and see what we are up to.
CONDOLENCES Sandra Clarke passed away on September 13. She worked in the St. John’s office for 15 years as the bookkeeper. Sandra was a stalwart Sanctuary Guild member, and often helped to decorate the church for Christmas. Please pray for her children, Alan, John, and Hillary as they grieve her loss. Funeral arrangements will be announced.