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We are pleased to announce our new 12 week series Eclipsing Empire: Paul, Rome, and the Kingdom of God.
Join preeminent New Testament scholars Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan on location in Turkey as they trace the Apostle Paul’s footsteps throughout the Roman Empire. This 12-session DVD and web-based study explores fresh insights into Paul’s message of the Kingdom of God, its challenge to Roman imperial theology, and the apostle’s radical relevance for today. Filmed in High-Definition across Turkey, Greece, and Italy.
Recent Events at St. John's
On Sunday, April 13th, we enjoyed a delightful afternoon of
instrumental and vocal chamber music played by The Y Chamber Ensemble, the
resident chamber group of the Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center. They play everything
from Bach to Be-Bop, Rags to Ravel, and Broadway to Bernstein!
The concert featured selections
for Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute and Guitar. Soprano, Karyn Stewart joined the
Ensemble to perform the lovely Schubert concert piece Der Hirt auf dem Felsen.
A Lenten
Journey Through Genesis:
A Four Week Trek Back to Our Beginnings
Week 1: The Creation of the World (Click here for Class 1 Texts)
There are actually two creation stories in the first chapters in Genesis. We will explore the beautiful Hebrew poetry as well as consider the latest developments in the Creation/Evolution debate.
Week 2: “East of Eden”: The Fall, The Flood and Other Complicated Things
Adam and Eve are cast out of the Garden of Eden. And that’s just the beginning!
Week 3: Abraham and Sarah: The Father and Mother of our Faith (Click here for Class 3 Texts)
Abram (later renamed Abraham) is called to leave the land of his kin to go to an unknown land called Ur. Is that on MapQuest??
Week 4: The Joseph Saga: An Amazing Technicolor Journey (Click here for Class 4 Texts)
We will explore the story of Joseph as he moves from being favorite son to being sold into slavery by his brothers; from being a prisoner in Egypt to one of the Pharoah’s most powerful administrators. We will highlight Joseph’s dramatic reconciliation with his brothers.
(2/13, 2/20, 2/27, and 3/5 beginning 6:30 PM, Light Dinner provided)
On March 6th, St. John's welcomed four inspiring farmers from
Be sure to keep an eye out for the upcoming documentary, "Delicious Peace Grows in a Ugandan Coffee Bean" by filmmakers Ellen Friedland and Curt Fissel.
For more information about "Delicious Peace," visit: http://www.deliciouspeace.com/
To support this fair-trade, interfaith initiative for peace, consider starting a Monthly Buying Club at your local church, synagogue, mosque, community center, or other community group. The coffee, as its name promises, is absolutely delicious.
Please contact Holly at (800) 462-1999 ext 49, or holly@thanksgivingcoffee.com for further information.
Sunday, October 21st, 4pm
Choral Music of Switzerland,
Solo songs of the Hebrides
and much more!
Featuring the Queens College Vocal Ensemble,
Guest Conductor Raphael Immoos, from the Hochschule für Musik – Basel, Switzerland
&
Karyn Stewart, Soprano
H. William Glazier, Piano
Emily John, Harp
At St. John’s Lutheran Church
81 Christopher St., Manhattan
Donations gratefully accepted at the door
Proceeds to purchase a new carillon
for St. John’s Lutheran Church
Subway: 1 to Christopher St./ Sheridan Square
A,B,C,D,E,F or V line to West 4th St./Washington Square.
Walk up West 4th St. towards 7th Avenue and cross it.
Marlene Paul and Friends
Samson
and Dalila Act 2 (Concert Version)
November
4th at 5:00 P.M.
St.
John's Lutheran Church
$10.00
donation
Samson
- David Ekstrom - Tenor
Dalila - Marlene Paul -
Mezzo Soprano
High
Priest - Tim Hill - Baritone
A Night of Remembrance: A Candle Light Vigil to Commemorate Kristallnacht
November 8, 7:00 p.m.
On the evening of November 9, 1938, the Nazi German Government began burning down synagogues and smashing the glass fronts of Jewish shops in Berlin and other large cities in Germany and Austria. That night has been called Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass. From that time onwards, the momentum of the Holocaust gathered force and led to the wholesale persecution and the killing of six million Jews, as well as civilians, service men and women, and partisans during WWII.
On November 8th at 7pm, St. John’s Lutheran Church in the Village will present a candle light service of remembrance commemorating Kristallnacht. The service will take participants on a journey back to the nightmarish beginning of the Nazi persecution of the Jews, probing the horrors resulting of intolerance and hatred. The service will end with an active commitment to love, healing and peace in the world. A reception will follow.
The Stonewall Chorale will perform, along with members of the Musica Bella Orchestra of New York founded by Anahit Harutyunyan Gaskill and conducted by Phillip Gaskill. Saint John’s own talented soloists will also perform, including Cantor George Reid, Marlene Paul, Karen Stewart, and Susan Crowson, accompanied by H. William Glazier, organist. Originated at last year’s remembrance, The Dance of the Broken Glass will be performed again this year.
St. John’s Vacancy Pastor, the Reverend Lyndon Harris, who directed the relief operation at St. Paul’s Chapel after 9/11, and currently directs the interfaith Garden of Forgiveness initiative, will preside at the service.
