The Community of St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church Welcomes You

UPCOMING EVENTS

Updated 7/2/2009

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - SUMMER BREAK

Christian Education for all ages will resume this fall - please stay tuned!

KIDS ACTIVITY CAMP
August 3-7 - 4:00-7:00pm with Dinner included!

Open to children ages 3 to 10! We will listen to great stories, make cool crafts, sing fun songs, play zany games and make new friends! Cost is only $25 per child if registered and paid by July 22 ($30 after July 22). There is also a discount for family & friends - save $5 each when registered together! Please click here for registration forms or contact the church office.

ST. JOHN'S BUSINESS ALLIANCE
Tuesday, July 7 - 7:00-9:00pm

This casual business group meets in the parish hall the first Tuesday of every month. Local business and individuals are welcome. The primary goal is to be a resource for one another and the community at large. We will share best business practices with each other and any referrals (accepted but not required.) The group is open to business owners, employees, unemployed as well as retired persons. Please contact the church with any questions.

LECTIO DIVINA - ADULT EDUCATION
Sundays, July 12, 19 and 26 - 9:15am

Come learn about lectio divina, a contemplative approach to praying the scriptures. Linda and Jesse Brown will team teach three sessions in the parish library. You'll learn some of the history behind this ancient spiritual art and the various forms of lectio divina. We'll also spend time practicing and reflecting on these forms. Please contact Linda or Jesse (303-432-2178) if you have any questions.

LOAVES & FISHES SUNDAY
July 26

"There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?" John 6:9. Please gather non-perishable food and bring it to the church by July 26. The donations will go to the Jeffco Action Center:
2 boxes mac & cheese, 1 jar peanut butter, 1 can green beans, 1 can applesauce, 2 cans soup, 1 pound rice, 1 box dry or hot cereal, 1 can tuna, 1 can peas, 1 pound pinto beans, 1 bag candy or cookies, 1 box powdered milk, 1 box crackers. Thank you for your generosity!

2009 SUMMER SUNDAY GUEST SERIES
July 5

We are pleased the have Linda Brown and The Rev. Jan Pearson serving this day. Linda, a Postulant to the Diaconate in the Diocese of Colorado, will be the Officiant for Morning Prayer. Deacon Jan is Family Ministries Coordinator at St. John Chrysostom and will be preaching at both services. We are thankful to them both for their gifts to us on July 5.

July 12

We are glad to welcome The Rev. Paul Spurlock as the guest celebrant and preacher on July 12. A retired Episcopal Priest and "cradle Episcopalian" of the Diocese of Colorado, Paul also assists at both St John's Cathedral and Christ Church in Castle Rock. In addition, he serves on the "Community Relations Council" of The Denver Center for The Performing Arts while enjoying his own continued participation as a pop and jazz musician.

July 19

We are thankful to have The Rev. Lada Hardwick as the guest celebrant and preacher on July 19. Lada is a retired priest from the Diocese of North Carolina, where she was the Canon Missioner. She and her husband, David, settled in Colorado in order to be near family. In 2008, Lada completed a a pilot project with four congregations in Colorado's Rio Grande/San Luis Valley focusing on Mission Partnerships and development of the six licensed ministries. Currently Lada's work with the Diocese of Colorado includes the Commission on Ministry and the Board of Examining Chaplains.

WOMEN IN THE SPIRIT
Summer Break - no meeting in July

This Fall we will once again have a book discussion, so take advantage of your summer vacation or down time to read "90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Life and Death" by Don Piper. The book will be discussed at the September 12 meeting. WITS usually meets the first Saturday morning of each month but due to the Labor Day weekend, we will meet September 12 instead. All are welcome for music, prayer, fellowship, and if you can, please bring a breakfast item to share.