News & Events
Rector's Open Office Hours- ongoing Tuesday's, at 3:00 pm
Mother Tracy will be at The Farm Bakery & Cafe (6790 Soquel Dr, Aptos) every Tuesday (unless she is out of town for some reason) from 3-5 p.m. for "open office hours." You'll find her out front under the umbrellas if the weather is nice; otherwise, she'll probably be in the section near the back entrance.
Open office hours are a time when anyone can stop by and talk to her about anything. Many people are reluctant to make an appointment with clergy because they think that what they have to talk about doesn't warrant an APPOINTMENT, which sounds so serious. Holding "open office hours" in a public cafe is meant to create a more laid-back and casual atmosphere to encourage you to drop by and do things like:
Sunday's at 9:15- Adult Formation
During the 9:15-10:15 formation hour, we’ll offer an opportunity for those who are interested in going deeper to attend sessions on a variety of aspects of the passages being read each Sunday.
Saturday December 14, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
2019 Cookie and Craft Fair -- (See the 12/07 eNews for the full report)
Our annual Christmas Cookie & Craft Fair is an important fundraiser for the church and also a great way for us to interact with our friends and neighbors. This year the staff of St. John's has stepped up to support the event, to take the pressure off a volunteer coordinator.
2019 Christmas Service Schedule
Events Sponsored or Held @ St. John's
Santa Cruz Regional Youth Ministry
Here is a list of exciting upcoming events.
Read the full Newsletter here.
Rector's Open Office Hours- ongoing Tuesday's, at 3:00 pm
Mother Tracy will be at The Farm Bakery & Cafe (6790 Soquel Dr, Aptos) every Tuesday (unless she is out of town for some reason) from 3-5 p.m. for "open office hours." You'll find her out front under the umbrellas if the weather is nice; otherwise, she'll probably be in the section near the back entrance.
Open office hours are a time when anyone can stop by and talk to her about anything. Many people are reluctant to make an appointment with clergy because they think that what they have to talk about doesn't warrant an APPOINTMENT, which sounds so serious. Holding "open office hours" in a public cafe is meant to create a more laid-back and casual atmosphere to encourage you to drop by and do things like:
- tell her a bit about your most recent trip
- check in about a project you're working on for church that you have a quick question about
- ask for recommendations for books or other sources on some religious topic you're curious about
- talk about current events or issues in the wider church
Sunday's at 9:15- Adult Formation
During the 9:15-10:15 formation hour, we’ll offer an opportunity for those who are interested in going deeper to attend sessions on a variety of aspects of the passages being read each Sunday.
- Nov. 10 A talk by Jed Dearing, the Mikkelsen Preaching Prize winner
- Nov. 17 To be announced
- Nov. 24 Advent leading to the Second Coming led by Judith Maxfield
- Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 Richard Rohr on Advent led by Jane Dawson
Saturday December 14, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
2019 Cookie and Craft Fair -- (See the 12/07 eNews for the full report)
Our annual Christmas Cookie & Craft Fair is an important fundraiser for the church and also a great way for us to interact with our friends and neighbors. This year the staff of St. John's has stepped up to support the event, to take the pressure off a volunteer coordinator.
2019 Christmas Service Schedule
- Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) – 4 p.m. (informal, casual, family-friendly) & 10 p.m. (traditional, formal) Holy Eucharist
- Christmas Day (Dec. 25) – 12 p.m. Holy Eucharist, followed by a community Christmas Dinner in the cafe.
- Sunday, Dec. 29 – ONE SERVICE at 9:15 a.m. – Christmas Lessons & Carols with Holy Eucharist
Events Sponsored or Held @ St. John's
- Nov. 18, noon ECW Potluck Luncheon- Sharing about BOOKS, Cafe
- Nov. 21, noon ECW Planning for 2020, Kenny Rm.
- Nov. 24, 5-7 p.m., Spiritual Direction Group (Liz Lindsley), Kenny Rm.
- Dec. 1, 5-7 p.m., Spiritual Direction Group (Liz Lindsley), Kenny Rm.
- Dec. 14, 10am-2pm, Christmas Craft Fair
- Dec. 15, 3 p.m., Aptos Keyboard Series: Keiko Shichijo
- Dec. 16, noon ECW Potluck Luncheon
Santa Cruz Regional Youth Ministry
Here is a list of exciting upcoming events.
Read the full Newsletter here.
- Sun. Nov. 17th 5-8pm for Dinner and a Movie Night - starting @ Woodstock Pizza in Santa Cruz.