Music +dance video, “Be Free” created by Love146 affiliates: “Five years ago, just after the killings of Micheal Brown and Tamir Rice, a former Love146
Month: June 2020
Abraham’s “Only” Son?
—-By Jennifer B.As we read this week’s lectionary reading, Genesis 22:1-14, verse 2 immediately jumped out at me: He said, “Take your son, your only
This Just in…
Black Lives Matter sign just put on the front lawn of St. John’s by Chuck and Ellendale.
At the Core: From Cosmic Despair to Cosmic Hope
–By Lize B. When on May 9th we watched as a church Let the Sea Resound – about how repentance, forgiveness, revival, and ecological renewal
Signs of the Time
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father
Sermon Reflection: Hagar Monologues
I promise, I am with you. There is always work to be done.First, grieve every fallen sparrow. Notice the bloodstain on the sidewalk. Hear the
Weekly Meditation: Who We Have Lost
I want to reflect on the life of my grandmother – and by doing so, I want to reflect on all that we have lost in this pandemic.
Weekly Meditation: Hope (Romans 5)
Listen to Meghan’s meditation here: http://www.stjohnsnewhaven.org/resources/ By Meghan B. Lord Jesus, thank you for this time of reflection. May your Spirit guide these words and
Black Lives Matter: Meet Isaiah
Beautiful large poster down the street from Varick AME Church, on Dixwell Ave.
Prayer and Protest: June 14
Approximately 17 members of St. John’s joined the New Haven Interfaith Protest organized by Varick AME Church on Sunday. –By Kyler S. On Sunday afternoon,
Hope for True Change?
–By Jennifer B. I have been trying to process my emotions about the events of the past several weeks. I seem to vacillate between despair,
Listening to the World Church: The World Christianity Series
–By Michele S. On Saturday, we concluded our six-week series “World Christianity and World Cinema” in which we listened to stories from the world church.
Weekly Meditation: Matthew 9:35-10:23, justice, and reconciliation
I pray for us to have God’s wisdom to speak words that awaken our loved one’s spirits, God’s patience to walk with these people when our words do not immediately bring the effect we desire, and God’s courage to initiate such dialogue and keep it through any resistance we receive.
Sermon Reflection: Matt K.’s sermon on Trinity Sunday
By Martha A. Reading the Gospel of Matthew in light of the Book of Daniel, Matt K. preached that the Great Commission is the means
Uniting: 8:46 Prayer challenge
–Michele S.: Dear praying friends at St John’s, I pass on this opportunity for prayer from our Christian family at Elm City Vineyard: Reply-To: josh@elmcityvineyard.org
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