St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church

06/15/2026

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... the Holy Spirit? Just what did Richard and John spot at coffee hour yesterday, do you think? 😎

06/14/2026

Thank you again to Bette and Ernie Ashcroft for serving Bacon Butties today at coffee hour! An absolutely delicious way to celebrate the return of our Farmers' Market this summer!

06/14/2026

The Rev. Judy DesHarnais, deacon

06/14/2026

A magnificent start to our summer Faith Forum Series on “What is the Church doing at Eucharist?” with the Rev’d Dr. Daniel Handschy, PhD and the Rev’d Roger Wilson. Join us on Sundays at 9:00-9:50 a.m. in the Fireside Room: https://stjohnsstpaul.org/home-page-featured/summer-forum-series/

06/13/2026

Morning Prayer begins on page 79 of the BCP.
The Psalter begins on page 585.
If you don’t have access to a BCP,
Here is a link to the Order of Service for Morning Prayer: https://www.bcponline.org/DailyOffice/mp2.html
This is the link to a morning chat:
https://zoom.us/j/94932585256?pwd=THBmeWl0d1hlaEI2UXRaTTJkb3lKUT09

06/12/2026

“Bearing Witness” Cello Recital

Sunday, June 21 at 2pm in the Church, cellist Kirsten Whitson will offer a multi-media program that reflects global racial injustice.

Sunday, June 21 at 4pm in the Church, cellist Kristen Whitson will offer a multi-media program that reflects global racial injustice.

06/11/2026

What’s a Buttie? It’s British slang term for sandwich, and to celebrate the return of the Farmers’ Market, Ernie and Bette Ashcroft will be serving complementary Bacon Butties at coffee hour this Sunday. (Plant-based and gluten-free options will also be available.) Come enjoy!

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(Photo by Bex Walton from London, England; used with permission under CC BY 2.0)

06/11/2026

Sundays at 9am in the Fireside Room and on Zoom. A series for everyone who is curious about what is happening in church when we celebrate Holy Communion. Especially if you’re new to the Episcopal Church, many parts of the tradition can seem unfamiliar and even opaque. Why do we do it every Sunday? What are the parts of the Eucharistic liturgy and what do they mean? How have the theology and language (such as gendered terms for God) changed from the first Book of Common Prayer through today? Bring all your questions and curiosities! Led by the Rev. Dr. Dan Handschy.

06/10/2026

🌈 Pride Heroes: A Family Mini‑Festival 🌈
Join us for an afternoon of creativity, joy, and celebration!
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 2–4pm
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This year for Pride Month in Saint Paul, St. John’s is helping present this interfaith, fun, creative mini‑festival for all ages. We're celebrating Hope, Fierceness, and Solidarity!

🟣 Pride Heroes Table: Learn about LGBTQ+ heroes, past and present, while coloring, crafting, and listening to stories.
🦸 Pride Cape‑Making Station: Create your own Pride cape to wear at Pride events all month long—and beyond.
📚 At 2:30pm and 3:30pm: Drag Storytime with special guest Rustina N. (you may remember her as our fabulous high-kicking drag performer at this year’s Pancake Dinner!)
🍦 Ice cream and popsicles
🎉 The Cape Parade: We’ll wrap up by showing our creations together in a celebratory parade.