2007-2008
 

Holy Communion for Younger Children
The practice of the Diocese of Connecticut is to invite all Baptized persons, regardless of age, to receive Holy Communion. Instruction for children and families is offered every other fall (the next time being October 2008).  If you have questions about your child receiving Holy Communion, please speak to the clergy or to Margaret Smith, Director of Religious Education.  Child-friendly booklets about Holy Communion are available for all children.

Confirmation in the Episcopal Church

Classes for youth and adults who wish to become confirmed in the Episcopal Church are offered in the winter.  Teens prepare for confirmation through the Sunday morning J2A classes (9:30-10:15 a.m.), February 3 - March 16.  An opportunity for instruction will be made available in March for adults who wish to be confirmed.  The bishop administers confirmation at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford on Easter Eve, March 22 at 8 p.m.

Newcomers
We welcome all visitors and newcomers to St. John’s and invite you to participate fully in all church programs and educational offerings. Twice each year a newcomers’ dinner is offered to welcome newcomers to St. John’s. Dinners this year are scheduled for Monday, October 15 and Monday, April 14.

Bible Studies
Two early morning Bible studies are offered this year, each of five weeks, both on Mondays from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.  October 15 - November 12:  The Fifth Gospel, (The Letter to the Hebrews); and April  14 - May 12: Deuteronomy.  No special preparation is required; simply join us and bring a friend. Coffee is provided.

Faithworks

Gather with fellow parishioners to talk about faith and daily living.  Beginning in October, on the first Wednesday of every month, there will be open discussion on a variety of spiritual topics from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. in the reception room.

Youth and Adult Choirs
The choirs provide music for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service as well as other times throughout the year.  Admission to the Adult Choir is by audition with the Organist Choirmaster, Ralph Valentine.  The Youth Choir, for children 8 and older, is under the direction of Jane Penfield.  The Youth Choir is an affiliate of the Royal School of Church Music.  Rehearsals for both choirs are Wednesday evenings: 6:15 - 7:30 for the Youth Choir; 7:30 - 9 for the Adult Choir.