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A new version of this episode is now available! Scroll up and check out Season 4, Episode 7!
This episode, Fr. Chris, Sarah, and Fr. Ben talk about what St. John’s is all about. We talk about the diocese, how we are different from other organizations, and what our parish values and cherishes.
Episode page: https://www.stjohnslynchburg.org/why-st-johns-ii
Show notes:
1. St. John’s is part of a geographic area of the church called a Diocese. We are in the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. Our diocese was formed from the original Diocese of Southern Virginia in 1919.
2. Chris mentioned the Boy’s Home of Virginia, a ministry of our diocese where he serves on the board!
3. Since the diocese is the building block of the church, the Bishop is the head pastor of all the churches in the diocese.
4. Unlike other non-profits, the church was founded by Jesus Christ who sends us out into the world to proclaim God’s love. We work with other non-profits and do all sorts of missional and outreach work in the name of that mission; whereas other organizations have different missions and purposes even though the actions we take may be the same. The church has been doing this work from long before many non-profits and charities were founded.
5. We mentioned a multitude of organizations and activities that happen at St. John’s. The best way to keep up with what is happening is to connect with us on social media, read our weekly email and monthly Tidings newsletter. We offer many mission, outreach, and fellowship opportunities. Check out our website to find out more: www.stjohnslynchburg.org
6. Our church is an inclusive church, we are open and accepting of all people who desire a relationship with Jesus Christ.
7. St. John’s is also a church that celebrates, values, and is beautiful. It is a Holy place that is available to you all for prayer, contemplation, and worship.
8. We also have a number of family, youth, children, and young adult ministries.
We hope our conversation allows you to learn a bit more about who we are at St. John’s, what we value, and that you learned something new! This is our last episode of the season, so please join us again in the future for our next series!
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A new version of this episode is now available! Scroll up and check out Season 4, Episode 7!
This episode, Fr. Chris, Sarah, and Fr. Ben talk about what St. John’s is all about. We talk about the diocese, how we are different from other organizations, and what our parish values and cherishes.
Episode page: https://www.stjohnslynchburg.org/why-st-johns-ii
Show notes:
1. St. John’s is part of a geographic area of the church called a Diocese. We are in the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. Our diocese was formed from the original Diocese of Southern Virginia in 1919.
2. Chris mentioned the Boy’s Home of Virginia, a ministry of our diocese where he serves on the board!
3. Since the diocese is the building block of the church, the Bishop is the head pastor of all the churches in the diocese.
4. Unlike other non-profits, the church was founded by Jesus Christ who sends us out into the world to proclaim God’s love. We work with other non-profits and do all sorts of missional and outreach work in the name of that mission; whereas other organizations have different missions and purposes even though the actions we take may be the same. The church has been doing this work from long before many non-profits and charities were founded.
5. We mentioned a multitude of organizations and activities that happen at St. John’s. The best way to keep up with what is happening is to connect with us on social media, read our weekly email and monthly Tidings newsletter. We offer many mission, outreach, and fellowship opportunities. Check out our website to find out more: www.stjohnslynchburg.org
6. Our church is an inclusive church, we are open and accepting of all people who desire a relationship with Jesus Christ.
7. St. John’s is also a church that celebrates, values, and is beautiful. It is a Holy place that is available to you all for prayer, contemplation, and worship.
8. We also have a number of family, youth, children, and young adult ministries.
We hope our conversation allows you to learn a bit more about who we are at St. John’s, what we value, and that you learned something new! This is our last episode of the season, so please join us again in the future for our next series!