To the Glory of God and for the Common Good, we make God's love known now and for generations to come through worship and service to all.

                                               -- Mission Statement

                                                adopted June, 2010

 

Welcome to St. John’s Episcopal Church! Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Sundays at 8:00 am & 10:00 am.  Choral Evensong is offered on the first Sunday of each month at 4:00 pm, during the academic year.  (Nursery care is provided during the 10:00 am service and during Choral Evensong).      


Since 1835, the Parish of St. John’s has been worshiping and serving God, both from within our Church family and within our community of Bangor, Maine.  We conduct traditional Episcopal services in our historic gothic building high atop State Street Hill at 225 French Street.  We have a notable choir who has a reputation for fine music-making in the Anglican choral tradition.  Please join us as we worship in prayer and song!  

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Announcements


Next Youth Sunday: June 3, 2012 Please meet in the chapel at 9:40 for Youth Sunday, and bring a snack to share at coffee hour. We will recognize children and teachers during this service, and will give out certificates to childrenat coffee hour.There will be an opportunity for children to sing on Youth Sunday. A brief practice will be held after the 10:00 service on May 13 and May 20, and children will gather at 9:15 on Youth Sunday for a final rehearsal. If your child is interested, please meet Mrs. Patches by the organ after church on May 13.

 

On Friday, June 1, we hope you will join us for a special and different family night. Childcare will be provided (with pizza and a movie) at the church, while parents gather at the home of Rita and Eric Steadman. Please bring a beverage and an appetizer to share for this evening of looking toward the future and our hopes for families and children at St. John’s.

 

Please join us Sunday May 6th at 4pm for a service of Choral Evensong for Eastertide.

 

The St. John's Women's Book Group will meet on Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 at the home of Jane Zenk, 25 Bonnie Lea Drive, Hermon. Jane's phone number is 848-3680. The book we will discuss is Code Name: God--The Spiritual Odyssey of a Man of Science by Mani Bhaumik.  Please let Jane know by Monday, May 21 if you plan to attend

 

Eastertide Book Group:  Have a Little Faith—this is the title of Mitch Albom's entwined narratives about two remarkable men, Albom's hometown rabbi and an inner city pastor. As he shares details of their lives he gives witness to their very different but similar attempts to live faithfully with love, compassion, and humility. Together their stories inspire and challenge as Album explores what it means to be a community of faith. Rabbi Darah Lerner of Congregation Beth El and Mo. Rita will lead an interfaith small group on Wednesdays in May, starting May 2nd, meeting at the Rectory at 6:30 pm and reading together Have a Little Faith: A True Story.

 

St. John’s Community Connections: This newly formed community-focused group meets every Monday evening from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the Bangor Room starting April 23rd and ending on May 21st. This is a follow up to the Lenten program that was very well received. This continuation will bring in guest speakers from the Bangor community who are engaged in meeting the needs of the poor, the homeless and families dealing with food storages and lack of housing. The program follows a text designed for churches and there is open discussion along with appropriate scripture sharing to set the dialogue. Church members are invited to join the group at anytime. For more information call: Patricia Keogh at 907-4633 for details.  ALL ARE WELCOME!

 

Rummage Sale - Ministry of Stuff : Thank you to everyone who donated items to our Spring rummage sale and to those who shared fellowship in setting up and creating an event to do something good together for the community and the church.  The jewelry table made aprox. $100.00 and the rest of the items made over $1300.00.  The leftover items went to the Family Thrift Shop in Bangor, whose proceeds are used for local mission work. Thank you so much!  (Claudia Blanchette)

 

Bishopswood Open House June 10, Sunday, 11am -2pm.Bring a picnic lunch, tour the facility with staff members, meet campers old & new, and enjoy famous camp snacks and live music (both provided by our cook, Sandy!). Get an early taste of summer camp and join the fun! Bring a crowd. Diocesan and parish scholarships available for kids. Folks interested in scholarships should speak to the rector.

 

Please keep the needs of the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter in mind when shopping. Tinned goods (soups, vegetables, fruit, fish, meat products), dry food such as cereal, pasta, rice, prepared meals, and dry milk are always needed, as well as personal care items.  Leave your gifts in the baskets behind the last pew.  Thank you very much.

 

Church Calendar – As our parish grows in activity and ministry, and as the facilities are used increasingly by partner ministry groups and Diocesan Committees, our coordination and communication becomes more important than ever.  Before scheduling any event or meeting, please be sure to check with the parish administrator, Andy Tripp at admin@stjohnsbangor.org or by phone, 947-0156 x204.

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