Annual Parish Meeting | February 15 at 11 AM
Please mark your calendar for St. John’s Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, February 15, following our 10 AM service. This is an important gathering for our church family. We’ll review 2025 and share plans and priorities for the year ahead. Your presence, support, and voice matter as we move forward together.
Heart of the Hamptons Southampton Clothing Drive
We’re teaming up with Heart of the Hamptons to help stock their upcoming clothing giveaway with clean, gently used clothing for everyone in the community. Please drop donations at St. John’s by Feb. 8. If you’d like to volunteer, contact Ursula in the church office.
Craft Night at St. John’s | Thursdays | 5 – 6:30 PM
Please join us for Craft Night on Thursday evenings through February 12. Each week will feature a fun, hands-on craft project. If you have a favorite craft you enjoy or something you have been wanting to try, come share it. Bring any supplies you have at home that you love to use, and we’ll also have a few basics. Feel free to invite friends. All are welcome!
St. John’s in Southampton Resumes Regular Worship Schedule Starting in Epiphany
On January 11th, we will return to our regular Sunday Schedule with one service of Holy Eucharist beginning at 10 AM. We will be joined by St. John’s choir, and will also enjoy a lovely coffee hour after the service. Please mark your calendars and make plans to worship with us this Epiphany season!
Rector’s Bible Study Resumes at St. John’s on January 7
Join us this Wednesday at noon in the library as our weekly Bible study resumes! We will have great fun each week as we examine the interconnection between the lectionary texts of the following Sunday.
St. John’s Fall Advent and Christmas Schedules
During the four-week season of Advent this year, we will make a few exciting changes to our regular worship schedule. During these four weeks (11/30, 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21), St. John’s will offer an adult Sunday school class at 10:00 followed by our regular morning worship service at 11:00. We will serve coffee and refreshments both during Sunday School and also after church. As for our Sunday school class, we will spend the first three weeks looking at how each of the four Gospels differently tell (or not tell!) the story of Jesus’s birth.
On the fourth Sunday, December 21 (Advent IV), St. John’s host a multigenerational “Advent workshop” for children and adults to prepare together the Christmas ornaments that we will give out after the Christmas Eve service. That Sunday will be particularly special because St. John’s will offer a service of Lessons and Carols as our 11:00 service (We will also offer a 9:00 service of Holy Eucharist that morning.)
11/30, 12/7, 12/14 (Advent I, II, and III)
10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School (Mark and John on 11/30; Matthew on 12/7; Luke on 12/14)
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Choir
12:00 Coffee Hour
12/21 (Advent IV)
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist I
10:00 a.m. Advent Workshop
11:00 a.m. Lessons and Carols with Choir
12:00 Coffee Hour at the Rectory
12/24 (Christmas Eve)
3:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant at St. Andrew’s Dune Church
9:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Choir at St. John’s
12/25 (Christmas Day)
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist I at St. John’s
St. John’s Fall “State of the Church” Meeting – October 26
Please join us on Sunday, October 26th, immediately following the 10:00 service for St. John’s “State of the Church” meeting! Now that the summer season has come to a close and our program year is underway, we have reached an ideal time to gather together to discuss exciting matters related to the life of the parish, in particular, our finances, our upcoming programming plans, and our strategic goals for the future of the church. We will meet in the parish hall from 11:00 until noon. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Come and enjoy this fall town hall style meeting!
Prayers for the Departed at St. John’s
As we approach All Saints Day, a time of reflection and remembrance, we invite you to share the names of your loved ones whom you would like to be remembered in our prayers and thoughts during this solemn occasion. If you would like to include the names of your cherished departed ones in our prayers on All Souls’ Day, please add them to the list available at the back of the church. We’ll ensure that their names are lifted up in our collective prayers as we remember and celebrate the lives of your beloved.
St. John’s Vestry Announces Our Fall Worship Schedule
Join us this fall for Sunday morning worship at St. John’s Episcopal Church! During the months of October and November, we will worship together in one combined service that begins at 10:00. During this service of Holy Eucharist, worshippers will enjoy the return of St. John’s Church Choir and St. John’s children’s Sunday School! Our choir will rehearse before church at 9:00 each Sunday and offer an anthem during the service. Also, during this new 10:00 service, St. John’s will offer a Sunday School gathering for preschool and school-aged children (participating children will recess to Sunday School after the reading of the Gospel and return to their parents before the service concludes). Each week, after the service, we will also enjoy a fun-filled coffee hour and time for fellowship and refreshment. This is sure to be an exciting season of fall worship; it begins on October 5th and runs through November 23rd.
9:00 Choir Practice
10:00 Holy Eucharist (with Children’s Sunday School)
11:00 Coffee and Fellowship Hour
St. John’s Annual Pet Blessing on October 5th!
Join us as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday, October 5th with our annual cookout and pet blessing service. On Sunday, October 5th (our first Sunday back together) we will gather for one service of Holy Eucharist beginning at 10:00. After that service concludes, all are invited to go and retrieve their pets, and then join us for a hot dog cookout and pet blessing service that begins at noon! All pets are welcome, as are stuffed animals and “pet proxy photographs”! Bring your pets and bring a favorite fall dish as we enjoy this happy fall tradition together!
Serve in Worship this Fall
Please note that sign-up sheets are available after church in the narthex for those interested in participating in Sunday worship activities! Please take a moment to sign up to serve as an usher, a greeter, a reader, choir member, Sunday School teacher, or eucharistic minister. No expertise is required–only an enthusiastic and willing heart to serve!!
Please Join the St. John’s Choir this Fall
This fall welcomes the return of St. John’s Church Choir! Join Peter Ludlow and Emily Paccasassi each week as, together, we make a joyful noise and lead others in worship. Singers of all ability levels are encouraged to participate! Each week, we will rehearse on Sunday mornings before church beginning at 9:00 in the parish hall.
St. John’s and St. Andrew’s August Outreach Gift Supports Heart of the Hamptons
Because of your generosity in supporting St. John’s and St. Andrew’s 2025 Art Show, our worshipping community was able to make a substantial gift to Heart-of-the Hamptons during the month of August. As you know, a significant share of the proceeds of the 2025 Art Show were purposed for outreach giving–specifically, to partner with and to support other ministries serving God’s people within our community. Last month, St. John’s and St. Andrew’s were able to give $4,000 to Heart-of-the-Hamptons in connection with its efforts to provide back-to-school supplies and food to low-income families preparing for the new school year. In addition to this generous financial gift, please support the important work of Heart-of-the-Hamptons with your own prayers and volunteerism.
Rector’s Bible Study Continues
St. John’s Rector’s Bible Study continues on Wednesdays at Noon and all are welcome to join. You’re encouraged to bring lunch and enjoy a time of scripture, conversation, and fellowship together.
Special Visit from Bishop Provenzano This Sunday
We’re honored to welcome the Rt. Rev. Lawrence Provenzano to St. John’s Episcopal Church this Sunday, August 3, at 9 AM. Bishop Provenzano will preach and celebrate Holy Eucharist during our morning service. Then, he’ll also lead the Rite of Confirmation at St. Andrew’s Dune Church at 11 AM.
This is a meaningful and exciting morning for us in Southampton, and we hope you’ll join us in giving Bishop Provenzano a warm and enthusiastic welcome.
St. John’s & St. Andrew’s Dune Church Art Show & Cocktail Party
The summer of 2025 is an exciting one for St. John’s and the Dune Church as we welcome our new rector, Reverend Jeremy Carlson, and revive the art show that supports local artists and the work of St. John’s.
We hope you will support the art show by purchasing tickets! All are welcome to attend the Cocktail Party on Friday evening with a general admission ticket of $150. Children and teens may attend for free.
2025 Summer Art Show & Cocktail Party
Friday, August 1, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church
The exhibit will also be free and open to the public on Saturday, August 2, from 10 AM – 2 PM.
Sponsorship Opportunities
$5,000 – Visionary Sponsor, 10 tickets
$2,500 – Leadership Sponsor, 8 tickets
$1,000 – Supporting Sponsor, 4 tickets
$500 – Patron Sponsor, 2 tickets
$150 – General Admission
To confirm your sponsorship or for more information, please email us.
Meghan Magyar at meghanmagyar@me.com
Lisa Gillespie at lisag0057@aol.com
Contributions may be mailed made via Venmo. Please include your name in the notes section.
Checks may be mailed:
St. John’s Episcopal Church
P.O. Box 5068
Southampton, NY 11969
We are grateful for your support and hope you will join us in making this evening a success.
July 2025: St. John’s Episcopal Summer Camp, Youth Confirmation & Bible Study Classes
Kids Ages 4-11, Join Us for “Camp St. John’s” this July! | July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 | 3:30 – 5 PM
St. John’s welcomes all children between the ages of six and eleven to join us in five fun-filled afternoons at the church during the month of July! Camp St. John’s begins at 3:30 on Wednesday afternoons where, together, we will enjoy singing songs, playing games, making crafts, and learning Bible stories! Snacks will be provided and fun will be had by all! Please plan to pick-up your children promptly at 5:00 PM. Parents are welcome to attend and volunteers are needed! Please call the parish office for further information.
2025 Youth Confirmation: Join Us Thursday Afternoons for “Club 100” this July! | July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 | 3:30 – 5 PM
Join us for youth Confirmation classes on Thursday afternoons this July! This year, youth between the ages of 11 and 16 are invited to participate in “Club 100” to prepare for Confirmation on Sunday, August 3rd. Club 100 will meet from 3:30-5:00 on Thursday afternoons at St. John’s Episcopal Church. For all five Thursdays in July, youth will enjoy a time of fellowship, worship, and learning. Together, we will explore the Episcopal Church, the Holy Bible, and the Book of Common Prayer; we will also play games, sing songs, and spend time together. Youth who have already been confirmed are welcome too and will serve as volunteer counselors. Confirmation classes will conclude on July 31 with a celebration lawn party and cookout!
July Rector’s Bible Study: Episcopal Church 101 | July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 | Noon
Join us at noon on Wednesdays during the month of July for our weekly Rector’s Bible Study class! This month, we will learn about the Episcopal Church, the Book of Common Prayer and the ways in which we worship together. If you’ve ever wondered about how to pray the Daily Office, how to use the prayer book, and what happens during our different church services, then this class is for you! Bring a brown bag lunch and we’ll have a great time together! This class will serve as the instructional prerequisite for adults seeking to be confirmed on August 3rd.
Celebrate Pentecost June 8th at 10 AM
Next Sunday, June 8th, St. John’s Episcopal Church will celebrate the Day of Pentecost! Pentecost Sunday is an exciting day in the life of the Church during which we celebrate God’s sending the Holy Spirit into the world! Because Pentecost Sunday is considered by many to be “the Birthday of the Church,” St. John’s will celebrate the day in style! Please wear red (the liturgical color of the day) and join us for one service of Holy Eucharist at 10:00 followed by a birthday party on the front lawn. Added to that, those of you who are able to read a second language are invited to–in cacophonous concert–read the gospel lesson together to commemorate the miracle of Pentecost as reflected in Acts 2. (We will have folders of the gospel reading in Spanish, Swedish, German, and French at the ready, but if you speak a different language than those, please let Ursula know and we’ll have the reading ready for you!)
Next Sunday will be a wonderful day and serve as an exciting kick-off to the summer season!
📖 June Bible Study with Fr. Jeremy
Wednesdays at 12:00 Noon | Parish Hall
Join us for a special Rector’s Bible Study every Wednesday in June!
Four Wednesdays — June 4, 11, 18 & 25
Bring your brown bag lunch
Enjoy fellowship, conversation, and a deeper dive into Scripture
Each week, Fr. Jeremy will guide us through the themes of the upcoming Sunday’s readings—giving you a meaningful head start before worship.
All are welcome! Come grow in faith and community.
We’re excited to welcome our new rector, Rev. Jeremy L. Carlson as he leads his first service at St. John’s on Sunday, May 4 at 10 AM. Please join us for this special occasion as we gather in worship and community. Following the service, all are invited to a festive Coffee Hour to warmly welcome Rev. Carlson and his family to our parish. We hope you’ll join us in offering them a heartfelt St. John’s welcome!
Supporting Outreach Through Plate Offerings
As part of our ongoing commitment to serve those in need, all plate offerings collected through Holy Week will be directed toward Outreach initiatives at St. John’s. Your generous contributions will help extend compassion and care beyond our church walls, making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
This year, the following organizations and programs will benefit from your gifts:
World Central Kitchens (for California Wildfires)
North Sea Maritime Center for Tupper Boat House Restoration
Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center
Hope And Resilience Of LI
Hampton Community Outreach
Village Improvement Association of Southampton
Share the Harvest
St. John’s 2025 Summer Art Show
For more information, contact Lisa Gillespie (lisag0057@aol.com) or Meghan Magyar (meghanmagyar@me.com).
Lenten Soup Suppers – Starts March 11 at 6 PM
Evening Prayer in the Church
Soup Supper in the Parish Hall (organized by Ellen Greaves)
• Parishioners are invited to bring a simple side dish, bread, or salad
Reflections on the Lectionary Readings of Holy Week – 7 PM
• Presented by Canon Richard
• Exploring the Episcopal Church’s understanding of The Way of Love and practices for a Jesus-centered life
Join us in this season of spiritual growth as we commit to following Jesus more intentionally through learning, prayer, and worship.
Finding Life in the Midst of Death
Reflecting on the Scriptures of Resurrection
Thursdays in Lent: 7-8 PM, on Zoom
Christian faith is based on the promise of life in the midst of death, of hope in the midst of suffering, and of resurrection and new life both in the future and in the here and now. The Book of Common Prayer and Enriching Our Worship suggest wonderful scriptures for funeral services that fit these themes and the hope and promise of Easter. The goal of this class is to dig into these texts and apply their meaning to our own lives. The classes will be led by the clergy of the Peconic Deanery.
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82253212322?pwd=KA60Pp39DqaNSBGPAXLxYqDkUZSUaY.1
March 13 Week One: Funeral recommendations From the Old Testament:
Isaiah 25:6-9 (He will swallow up death for ever)
Isaiah 61:1-3 (To comfort those who mourn)
Lamentations 3:22-26,31-33 (The Lord is good to those who wait for him)
Wisdom 3:1-5,9 (The souls of the righteous are in the hands of God)
Job 19:21-27a (I know that my Redeemer lives)
The following Psalms are appropriate: 42:1-7, 46, 90:1-12, 121, 130, 139:1-11.
March 20 Week Two: Funeral recommendations from the New Testament:
Romans 8:14-19,34-35,37-39 (The glory that shall be revealed)
1 Corinthians 15:20-26,35-38,42-44,53-58 (The imperishable body)
2 Corinthians 4:16–5:9 (Things that are unseen are eternal)
1 John 3:1-2 (We shall be like him)
Revelation 7:9-17 (God will wipe away every tear)
Revelation 21:2-7 (Behold, I make all things new)
The following Psalms are appropriate: 23, 27, 106:1-5, 116.
March 27 Week Three: Funeral recommendations from the Gospels:
John 5:24-27 (He who believes has everlasting life)
John 6:37-40 (All that the Father gives me will come to you)
John 10:11-16 (I am the good shepherd)
John 11:21-27 (I am the resurrection and the life)
John 14:1-6 (In my Father’s house are many rooms)
April 3 Week Four: Funeral recommendations from Enriching our Worship
Old Testament:
Daniel 12:1-3 (Those who sleep in the dust shall awake)
Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15 (God did not make death)
Job 14:7-9 [10-12] (Mortals die, and are laid low)
New Testament:
Romans 6:3-9 [10-11] (So we too might walk in newness of life)
Romans 14:7-9 (And if we die, we die to the Lord)
1 Peter 1:3-9 (He has given us a new birth into a living hope)
The Gospel
Matthew 11:25-30 (Come to me, all you that are weary)
Luke 24:13-16 [17-35] (The road to Emmaus)
John 20:11-18 (Mary encounters the risen Christ)
April 10 Week Five: The Easter Lessons, Resurrection Revealed:
Isaiah 65:17-25
1 Corinthians 15:19-26
Acts 10:34-43
John 20:1-18
Luke 24:1-12
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
February 9, 2025 at 11 AM – Please mark your calendar for our Annual Parish Meeting. We will have a single 10 AM service. A brunch in the Parish Hall will follow the meeting. We encourage all parishioners to attend as there will be an election of vestry members and a warden.
Nominees for Vestry for another three-year term:
Jeanne Ferrer, Lisa Gillespie, Pat Griffith
Nominees to complete unexpired terms:
Håkan Wohlin and Kathleen Doherty
Nominee for Warden two-year term:
Lisa Vahradian
DR. TARA RIDER TO DISCUSS THE HISTORY OF WHALING ON THE EAST END – ALL ARE INVITED TO ST. JOHN’S
CONTINUING THE WORK OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
CELEBRATE ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS AT ST. JOHN’S
Join us at St. John’s as we prepare our hearts during Advent and celebrate the joy of Christmas with these special services. Experience the beauty of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 11 AM, and bring the family to St. Andrew’s for the Children’s Christmas Pageant at 3 PM. On Christmas Eve, gather for Holy Eucharist, Rite II, at St. John’s at 7 PM, and continue the celebration on Christmas Day with Holy Eucharist, Rite II, at 10 AM. All are welcome!
CLICK HERE to view our full Advent and Christmas service schedule.
ST. JOHN’S BOOK CLUB READ OF THE MONTH – ONE SUMMER, AMERICA 1927
Join us on Thursday, December 12, at 6 PM for this month’s Book Club discussion! We’ll be diving into One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson, a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in history. Whether you’ve read the whole book or just want to join the conversation, everyone is welcome!
CALL FOR CHRISTMAS DONATIONS
There’s still time to donate presents for the 32nd Annual Heart of the Hamptons Holiday Star Program—donations are open until December 13! Your generosity makes a big difference to families in our community. Please drop off your unwrapped gifts at the location listed on the stars, or call 631-259-3550 for more information.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
You’re invited to make a Christmas flower dedication to honor or remember someone special this Christmas. Just pick up an envelope in the church or reach out to Ursula Anderson in the church office to arrange yours.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Your presence and service can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our parishioners and visitors alike.
Questions? Ready to sign up?
Please contact the following:
Altar Guild: Ellen Greaves – greavese631@yahoo.com
Coffee Hour: Sign up sheet in the Parish Hall or Ursula Anderson at (631) 283-0549 or secretary@stjohnsouthampton.org
Reading/Greeting/Ushering: Cn. Richard at (631) 974-4987 or rvisconti10@gmail.com
EVENING PRAYER & HARVEST DINNER DATE & TIME SET
Thursday, November 14 at 6 PM
Join us for St. John’s Harvest Dinner on Thursday, November 14! We’ll begin with Evening Prayer at 6:00 p.m., followed by a festive meal together. St. John’s will provide the turkey and ham, and we invite you to bring your favorite side dishes and desserts to share. Please sign up if you’re able to contribute, and let’s come together to celebrate the season with gratitude, fellowship, and delicious food.
THE REV. CN. RICHARD VISCONTI JOINS ST. JOHN’S AS INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE
We are pleased to announce the arrival of our interim rector, The Rev. Cn. Richard Visconti, who will be joining us on Wednesday, October 30. Canon Visconti will preach his first service at St. John’s on Sunday, November 3, celebrating Holy Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. Following the service, we invite everyone to a special coffee hour to welcome him and share in fellowship. Please join us in extending a warm St. John’s welcome to Canon as we look forward to this new season of ministry together.
He brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to pastoral care to his role as interim rector at St. John’s. His journey in ministry and dedication to serving the community are beautifully reflected in his bio below.
The Rev. Cn. Richard Visconti was born and raised in Queens, N.Y. After spending time in Roman Catholic-affiliated schools in his younger years, he received his Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Hunter College, an MDiv from Sacred Heart School of Theology, and attended the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Anglican Studies. He further pursued theological study at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, graduating with a DM in with a concentration in grief counseling. Cn. Richard was ordained to the priesthood in 1981. He served as Assistant Rector of St.Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Bedford, New York; as Rector of St. Mary’s Church in Charleroi, PA.; St. Michael’s Church in Carmichael, CA. and Caroline Church in Setauket, N.Y. He officially retired from Caroline Church after over 18 years of ministry in 2021. Since then, besides being a supply priest in various churches in the Diocese of Albany, Long Island, and Southwest Florida, he has served as Priest-in-Charge at St. Mary’s Church in Tampa, FL, and Christ Church in Bradenton, FL.
Cn. Richard and his wife Janna, an elder law attorney, have two adult children, Cassandra, a neuroscientist, and Andrew, an advertising photographer. When not in their home in Southwest Florida, Cn. Richard and Jan spend the summers in their residence in New Lebanon, NY.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: OUR STUNNING STAINED GLASS ON DISPLAY IN THE SOUTHAMPTON PRESS
The Southampton Press has published a front-page feature story on our stained glass windows. Click on the image below to read the article.
ST. JOHN’S BOOK CLUB READ OF THE MONTH – A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
Join us for our next St. John’s Book Club meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 6 PM! We’ll be discussing the latest book, “A Woman of No Importance” by Sonia Purnell. All are welcome to attend—feel free to invite friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
MISSIONAL BIBLE STUDY SERIES
Thursdays at 7 PM
We’re excited to announce a new Missional Bible Study Series starting on Thursday, October 10th, at 7 PM, held weekly via ZOOM. Led by The Reverend Dr. Cecily Broderick-Guerra, this series is designed to deepen your faith and equip you with the tools to help build the kingdom of God. Whether you’re concerned about the future of the Church or simply looking to grow spiritually, we invite you to join us for this transformative journey. All are welcome—please share the details with friends and family! Links to the Zoom meeting and bible study materials can be found below.
Zoom Link for Thursdays:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83766885713?pwd=NzFYOHBqRlFRRWJwN3ZvdFl4UTNoQT09
Meeting ID: 837 6688 5713
Passcode: ChChBible
Bible Study Materials:
ST. JOHN’S KNITTING GROUP – KNITTING FOR A NEW PRIEST
Every Wednesday from 2 PM – 4 PM
St John’s knitting group meets every Wednesday afternoon from 2-4. We are currently knitting a prayer shawl of four-inch squares in the white, blue and red colors of the Episcopal flag to welcome our new priest on their arrival (we know they are out there, somewhere). We want to knit our new priest into our parish.
We see this as a whole parish effort and have kits with directions on how to knit a four-inch square. We have yarn and needles. Each square should take less than an hour to complete. If you are a complete novice, we are happy to teach you!
We regularly knit for “Christmas at Sea” a venerable Episcopal endeavor. We craft warm hats, scarves and neck warmers for mariners in the merchant marine and collect other items such as toiletries and decks of cards to go into their gift ditty bags.
Come join us on Wednesday afternoons!
ST. JOHN’S BOOK CLUB READ OF THE MONTH – THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY
Thursday, October 3rd at 6 PM
Join us for our next St. John’s Book Club meeting on Thursday, October 3rd! We’ll be discussing the latest book, The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. All are welcome to attend—feel free to invite friends. Please note the new meeting time: 6:00 PM (previously 6:30 PM). We look forward to seeing you there!
FAREWELL PARTY FOR FR. PATRICK
September 28th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Please join us as we gather to celebrate and bid farewell to Fr. Patrick and Deborah. We’re immensely grateful for his faithful leadership and the impact he has had on our parish. We wish their family abundant blessings in Louisiana.
HOLY WEEK
We invite all members of the St. John’s community and visitors to join us for our Holy Week observances. The full schedule of services can also be found here for your convenience. Let us come together in reflection and celebration during this sacred time.
SEASONED CITIZENS THANKSGIVING TEA
We’re inviting our lovely friends to join us for a “Seasoned Citizens” Thanksgiving tea at 2:00 PM on 14 February in the parish hall. The sweets will be followed by the movie “Sense and Sensibility” with Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Begin your season of reflection with St. John’s Episcopal Church. Join us for our Ash Wednesday service at 7 PM, as we mark the beginning of Lent with prayer, reflection, and the imposition of ashes. Open your heart to renewal and find strength in community.
ST. JOHN’S LENTEN SUPPERS SERIES
Join us for a series of potluck suppers followed by a video series on the history of sacred music. Ellen Grieves and Jean Mackenzie of Clamman have graciously offered to provide delicious soup, chowders, and bisques each week. For those who are able, please bring a side, salad, or bread to share. Read more
ST. JOHN’S ADULT FORMATION CLASS: HOW TO READ THE BIBLE – THE GENESIS STORY
Fr. Patrick’s next weekly Adult Formation class has been announced. “How We Should Read the Bible – The Genesis Story” will start on Sunday, December 3rd at 10 AM. Read more
THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO – RELIVE THE MEMORIES WITH FR. PATRICK AND PETER TRAPP
Fr. Patrick and fellow parishioner, Peter Trapp, will share their memories of walking the Camino de Santiago this Monday at 6 PM before our Harvest Supper. Read more
ST. JOHN’S BOOK CLUB READ OF THE MONTH – AMAGANSETT
All are welcome to join the St. John’s book club in a showing of Killers of the Flower Moon, which recounts the shocking murders of several members of the oil-rich Osage Indian Nation in the 1920s. The movie is showing at 1:15 pm on Sunday, October 22, at Regal UA in Hampton Bays. The showing is open to the public, so please purchase your own ticket and meet us there. Please note that the run time is 3.5 hours, and the movie is rated R for violence, some grisly images, and language. Please contact Deborah Edwards or Sandra Klemuk with questions.
ST. JOHN’S BOOK CLUB READ OF THE MONTH – AMAGANSETT
Join us for our monthly Book Club meeting to discuss another wonderfully-penned novel. All are welcome, so please invite your friends.
AN EVENING OF CONVERSATION and Q &A with FR MIKE and FR PATRICK
If you’ve ever seen these two guys at Sip n’ Soda and asked yourself, “What are those two up to?!?” come to St. Andrew’s Dune Church at 12 Gin Lane on Friday, 18 August at 5:00PM to hear for yourself.
In what promises to be a lively, lighthearted, and informative evening of conversation between Southampton’s Roman Catholic and Anglican pastors, two good friends who share their faith with good humor and a good word. They will answer questions, chat freely, and entertain you with their insights and knowledge.
A light reception will follow in the churchyard.
ST. JOHN’S ANNUAL SUMMER BAZAAR
Our Annual Summer Bazaar is an exciting occasion to provide a fun and engaging way for us to raise much-needed funds for St. John’s while also connecting with the Southampton community. However, we cannot do this alone. Read more about the event and how you can help.
ST. JOHN’S BOOK CLUB READ OF THE MONTH – PRECIOUS BANE
Join us for our monthly Book Club meeting to discuss another wonderfully-penned novel. All are welcome, so please invite your friends.
LENTEN SEASON PROGRAM COMMENCES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 6:15 PM
Join us after our Evening Prayer and Lenten Suppers for a video series and conversations in five parts. Read more
SUNDAY ADULT FORMATION CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 5 AT 10 AM
Dante’s Divine Comedy & C.S. Lewis’s The Great Divorce: Journeys through the Afterlife reveal how to live in this life
Join Fr. Patrick beginning on 5 February 2023, in the Parish Hall on Sundays at 10 AM to delve into these two insightful and famous works searching for the nature, struggles, and victories of our lives here and after death. Important parallels between the two famous works will be examined as well as the common lessons about the here and the hereafter. Read more
VALENTINE’S DAY TEA PARTY FOR SEASONED CITIZENS
Join us for a viewing of “Casablanca” on Tuesday, February 14th at 2 PM in the Parish Hall. Tea, soft drinks, sweets, cheese and crackers will be served. Free admission • All are welcome • Read more
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEATURING WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT “FORGIVENESS”
SUNDAYS AT 10 AM
The documentary “FORGIVENESS: a time to love & a time to hate” was produced by Helen Whitney. The film was broadcast on PBS and was greeted with acclaim.
Helen Whitney is an American producer, director and writer of documentaries and feature films that have aired on PBS, HBO, ABC and NBC. She is a Peabody award winner, an Oscar nominee, received the Humanities Prize, the Emmy, the DuPont-Columbia Journalism Award, The Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Journalism, The Director’s Guild Award, the Writers Guild Award and many other recognitions for her work.
Helen is a Woodrow Wilson Fellow, and has presented her films and lectured at universities, museums and churches and seminaries around the country (including Yale, Princeton, Harvard, Pomona, Claremont, Brigham Young, Stanford, the National Cathedral, the Corcoran Gallery, the Minneapolis Art Institute, Wesley Seminary, Union Theological Seminary). She delivered the freshman address twice at Flagler College. She has also presented the endowed Luce Lecture at Boston University, The Lana Schwebel Memorial Lecture in Religion and Literature at Yale, and the William Belden Noble Lectures at Harvard University.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have praised the work.
The documentary inspired Whitney to write a book of the same title, with a forward written by the Dalai Lama.
We will view the documentary in at least 6 weekly segments and there will be time set aside for robust discussion.
To learn more about Helen Whitney, click here.
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Lenten Series | Wednesdays in Lent starting at 6:15 PM
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Join us for a day trip to the Morgan Library & Museum plus Evensong with the St. Thomas men/boys choir on Sunday, March 20. All are welcome to join us. Feel free to invite a friend!
** PURCHASE YOUR JITNEY & MORGAN LIBRARY TICKETS ONLINE SOON TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY. **
The trip was inspired by the most recent book read by the St. John’s Book Club: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. The book recounts the fascinating life of Belle da Costa Greene, the Morgan’s First Librarian and long-time Director. Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950) was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. She ran the Morgan Library for forty-three years—initially as the private librarian of J. Pierpont Morgan and then his son, Jack, and later as the inaugural director of the Pierpont Morgan Library (now the Morgan Library & Museum). Not only did Greene build one of the most important collections of rare books and manuscripts in the United States, but she also transformed an exclusive private collection into a major public resource, originating the robust program of exhibitions, lectures, publications, and research services that continues today.
Hampton Jitney (purchase your tickets at www.hamptonjitney.com)
The Morgan Library and Museum | 12:45 pm admission (purchase your timed admission ticket online at www.themorgan.org)
Admission: – $22 Adults, $14 Seniors (65 and over) Proof of Vaccination required
Current Exhibits: Holbein, Capturing Character; Woody Guthrie, People are the Song, & more
The Morgan Café: a casual dining atmosphere in the glass-enclosed central court, evoking European alfresco dining offering a selection of beverages and snacks.
St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue | 4:00 pm Solemn Evensong, sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys. The sermon on Won-Chang Lee & Jun-Kyoung Moon by Mother Lee-Pae will be the third of our Lenten Sermon Series “A Grain of Wheat: Modern-Day Martyrs”.
Please let us know if you plan to join us or if you would like more information:
Deborah Edwards daedwards123@gmail.com or Sandra Klemuk sklemuk@optonline.net
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St. John’s Parish Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the conclusion of 11 AM Service. Every church in the Diocese has an annual meeting. Typically, there are many other items on the agenda, such as an address by clergy and/or the senior warden, a report on stewardship and finances, information about church programs, election of vestry members, etc.
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St. John’s annual Lenten Series will commence in March. Join us every Wednesday for an evening prayer followed by a Soup Supper and Discussion.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church in Southampton, NY welcomes our parishioners and their friends to attend our fellowship and educational events. A few of our activities include Sunday Adult Formation Classes, “Popcorn Theology” which involves a movie viewing and discussion, Coffee Hour, and a monthly Book Club gatherings. We host several annual events for the community.
Monday Lectionary Bible Study
Fr. Patrick’s weekly bible study meets in-person and via Zoom on Mondays at 10 AM.