St. John's Church will be sheltering the homeless once again Sunday evening (1/26/13) through Sunday morning (2/2/13).  Everyone's help is needed to provide a warm shelter and food for our homeless sisters and brothers.  Don't miss this incredible opportunity to meet Jesus face to face!

Registering volunteers (6:45-9pm)-Be the friendly face that greets everyone who comes to serve.  An accurate count of volunteer hours assists Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless to receive grants to continue this ministry.

Staying overnight (9pm-6:30am) - Like shepherds that watch over sheep, overnighters watch over our guests and tend to the needs of the group while everyone else sleeps in safety.  Not only can men serve in this capacity but since 25% of the guests are women, the need for women volunteers is also a priority.  Please consider this opportunity and if you don't feel that you can spend the entire night, maybe you can split the time with someone else

Servers (7-9pm) - Each night, hot meals are prepared for our guests.  It takes a lot of people to accomplish this task - cooks are in place but servers are needed nightly.  Anyone can be a waiter or waitress and you will be greatly rewarded!

Cleanup (6-8:30am) - Each morning after our guests leave, key areas of the building are cleaned and prepared to receive our guests once again.    

Signup this Sunday in Chisholm Hall for one or more of these opportunities.  Let's show these neighbors the love and compassion that makes St. John's special!

Need more information?  Contact Nancy Johnson, Claudia Tomlin or Arlene Dragseth. 

Honoring St. Paul's School.  On Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. the Olde Towne Foundation will have a dedication and unveiling of a bronze plaque honoring the history of St. Paul's School.  The dedication will take place at 441 Washington Street, the site of this historic structure.  St. Paul's School was in existence from 1891-1991 and over 13,000 students graduated and went on to enrich their lives and the quality of life in Portsmouth.

The Parishioner Corner of our Website has news you can use.  Here you can access the latest parish directory, parish handbook, access worship ministry schedules, and read approved minutes of vestry discussions and actions as well parish financial reports.  Need or don't remember the password?  Click here.  

For those expecting a child: John & Katie Goodwin, Joe & Stephanie Ryder

Dying

John (father of John Park & grandfather of Ava Park)