St John in the Wilderness - Episcopal, Copake Falls NY

11/21/2024

Church of St John in the Wilderness has organized a wonderful group of artists who are opening their studios to the public on November 30th between 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased online at www.stjohnw.org This is a holiday treat. It’s also a fundraising event for St John’s. Please join us for this event 😊🎉

10/30/2024

Hello members and friends of SJITW,

“Everyone is invited to join Election Night Virtual Prayers hosted by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations from 8 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5. Bishop Sean Rowe, who will become presiding bishop on Nov. 1, will offer an opening reflection and prayer. Episcopalians from around the church will hold silence and lead participants in prayers together for peace, the nation, and all people and countries.”
Join the event via Zoom or Facebook. See below for more info.

The Rev. John P. Thompson
Rector
Church of St. John in the Wilderness (Episcopal)
P.O. Box 180
Copake Falls, NY 12517
[email protected]

Truth and love must prevail over lies and hate
Vaclav Havel
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Join Election Night Virtual Prayers

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 8 to 10 p.m. ET


JOIN ON ZOOM

JOIN ON FACEBOOK

Everyone is invited to join Election Night Virtual Prayers hosted by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations from 8 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5. Bishop Sean Rowe, who will become presiding bishop on Nov. 1, will offer an opening reflection and prayer. Episcopalians from around the church will hold silence and lead participants in prayers together for peace, the nation, and all people and countries.

Join the event via Zoom by registering here, or watch a livestream on The Episcopal Public Policy Network’s page. (Note: If you would like simultaneous Spanish interpretation, please register for Zoom.)


ELECTION RESOURCES

In addition, explore these election engagement resources online from the Office of Government Relations:
“Vote Faithfully” toolkit: Instructions and resources for local “get out the vote” strategies
Church bulletin inserts and graphics
Episcopal Election Activators: Volunteer program to promote nonpartisan election engagement
“Episco-pols” podcast
Resources on addressing political violence
Civil discourse training
“Misinformation, Disinformation, Fake News: Why Do We Care?”

10/21/2024

It’s the beginning of the 2024 stewardship pledge drive! Please take a moment to hear a few words from our Senior Warden, Wendy Langlois on what she loves most about St John in the Wilderness! We hope you enjoy! 🌲🐻⛪️❤️

09/28/2024

Dear Members and Friends of St. John in the Wilderness

On Sunday, September 29 a celebration of the Eucharist in the church is planned for 10 AM followed by coffee hour.

Please email me any new prayer requests for Prayers of the People (also any removals).

Readings link: https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp21_RCL.html 19 Pentecost Track 1
Link for: The Online Book of Common Prayer (bcponline.org)

Thank you,
John+

The Rev. John P. Thompson
Rector
Church of St. John in the Wilderness (Episcopal)
P.O. Box 180
Copake Falls, NY 12517

The Collect O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one G...

09/21/2024

Dear Members and Friends of St. John in the Wilderness

On Sunday, September 22 a celebration of the Eucharist in the church is planned for 10 AM followed by coffee hour.

Please email me any new prayer requests for Prayers of the People (also any removals).

Readings link: https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp20_RCL.html 18 Pentecost Track 1
Link for: The Online Book of Common Prayer (bcponline.org)

Thank you,
John+

The Rev. John P. Thompson
Rector
Church of St. John in the Wilderness (Episcopal)
P.O. Box 180
Copake Falls, NY 12517

The Collect Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, f...

09/14/2024

Dear Members and Friends of St. John in the Wilderness (bulletin is attached),

On Sunday, September 15 a celebration of the Eucharist in the church is planned for 10 AM followed by coffee hour.

Please email me any new prayer requests for Prayers of the People (also any removals).

Readings link: https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp19_RCL.html 17 Pentecost Track 1
Link for: The Online Book of Common Prayer (bcponline.org)

Thank you,
John+

The Rev. John P. Thompson
Rector
Church of St. John in the Wilderness (Episcopal)
P.O. Box 180
Copake Falls, NY 12517

Welcome All.Please Join Us. Church of St John in the Wilderness, the Episcopal Church in Copake, NY. Sunday worship is at 10am.

09/14/2024

Dear Members and Friends of St. John in the Wilderness (bulletin is attached),

On Sunday, September 15 a celebration of the Eucharist in the church is planned for 10 AM followed by coffee hour.

Please email me any new prayer requests for Prayers of the People (also any removals).

Readings link: https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp19_RCL.html 17 Pentecost Track 1
Link for: The Online Book of Common Prayer (bcponline.org)

Thank you,
John+

The Rev. John P. Thompson
Rector
Church of St. John in the Wilderness (Episcopal)
P.O. Box 180
Copake Falls, NY 12517

The Collect O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

08/24/2024

See you all at 3! 🌞🌻🎶

08/18/2024

Join us Saturday 8/24 for live music followed by a reception at Burke Hall. Looking forward to seeing you there! 🌻🌞

07/30/2024

Dear Members and Friends of St. John in the Wilderness (bulletin is attached),

On Sundays, August 4 and August 11 a celebration of Morning Prayer in the church is planned for 10 AM followed by coffee hour.

Please email any new prayer requests for Prayers of the People (also any removals).

Readings links: https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp13_RCL.html 11 Pentecost Track 1
https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp14_RCL.html 12 Pentecost Track 1

Link for: The Online Book of Common Prayer (bcponline.org)

Thank you,
John+

The Rev. John P. Thompson
Rector
Church of St. John in the Wilderness (Episcopal)
P.O. Box 180
Copake Falls, NY 12517

The Collect Grant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and....

07/27/2024

Dear Members and Friends of St. John in the Wilderness

On Sunday, July 28 a celebration of the Eucharist in the church is planned for 10 AM followed by coffee hour.

Please email me any new prayer requests for Prayers of the People (also any removals).

Readings links: https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp12_RCL.html 10 Pentecost Track 1
Link for: The Online Book of Common Prayer (bcponline.org)

Thank you,
John+

The Rev. John P. Thompson
Rector
Church of St. John in the Wilderness (Episcopal)
P.O. Box 180
Copake Falls, NY 12517

The Collect O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who....