St. John's Choir will present their Annual Benefit Concert on Sunday, February 23 at 5:00 p.m. Central to the program will be Benjamin Britten's cantata "Rejoice in the Lamb." Composed by Britten in 1943 and based on the poem Jubilate Agno by Christopher Smart (1722-1771), the text was written while Smart, who was of unbalanced mind, was in an asylum, and depicts idiosyncratic praise and worship of God by all created beings and things, each in its own way. The work is scored for four soloists, choir, and organ. Simon Morley directs the choir, with guest organist Simon Jacobs making a return visit to St. John's to accompany. 

The concert is free and open to the public.  A reception in the Parish Hall, to which all are invited, will follow.

Join us in the Parish Hall on Tuesday, March 4 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The FATHERS will be flipping pancakes, and there will also be red beans and rice for the heartier appetite. We will also have the traditional King cake, straight from the Big Easy itself.  Join us for fellowship and food on Fat Tuesday!

Interactive Men's Bible Study and Lunch (Peterson Room) 

The group continues its series on The Fruits of the Spirit.  Lunch is sandwiches at $5 per person, RSVP to dlrncrtpa@verizon.net if you would like to partake.

Wednesday Nights at St. John's (Rudisill Parish Hall) 

Deepening Life Together- Acts is a cutting-edge DVD-based small group, eight-session series that helps ordinary people's understanding of the Scriptures. Covering the book of Acts, this series features teaching experts and scholars from well-respected institutions--such as Talbot Theological Seminary, Bethel Seminary, and Wheaton College--and church congregations that live out the principles shared in their communities

This series on the Book of Acts is a great way to rediscover the joy of God's Word. Join this group each Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m.  Bring a Bible, a covered dish to share, and an open heart and mind!  Contact Paul and Winkie Game at pgamefla@aol.com for more details.

Parish Breakfast

Sandwich Sunday 

St. John's Book Club

The St. John's Book Club will meet Tuesday, February 18, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lowry Room.  Peggy Curlin will lead the discussion of Desire of the Everlasting Hills  by Thomas Cahill.  Everyone is invited to attend.

Women's Mid Morning Bible Study

On Tuesday, February 18, the Rev. Charles Connelly will lead the group's study of Acts 18:1 - 21:14, "On to Corinth, Ephesus and Macedonia." 

The group invites all women in our church community and their friends and neighbors to join them on alternate Tuesdays in the Lowry Room for fellowship, prayer and study from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. as they explore the spread of the Good News and the faith it awakened in the Mediterranean world. Contact Pat Wilson at patwilson68@tampabay.rr.com or 644.4640 or Joan McKay at mckayjhm@aol.com with questions. 

Annual Choir Benefit Concert

St. John's Choir will present their Annual Benefit Concert in the Church on Sunday, February 23 at 5:00 p.m. Central to the program will be Benjamin Britten's cantata "Rejoice in the Lamb." Composed by Britten in 1943 and based on the poem Jubilate Agno by Christopher Smart (1722-1771), the text was written while Smart, who was of unbalanced mind, was in an asylum, and depicts idiosyncratic praise and worship of God by all created beings and things, each in its own way. The work is scored for four soloists, choir, and organ. Simon Morley directs the choir, with guest organist Simon Jacobs making a return visit to St. John's to accompany.

Mission Possible

Come out to the School Middle Division Gym and join in the array of fun and talent at the annual show. Email Director of Christian Education Leland Baldwin with any questions at lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org.

Shrove/Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper

The FATHERS will be flipping pancakes, and there will also be red beans and rice for the heartier appetite. We will also have the traditional King cake, straight from the Big Easy itself.  Join us in the Parish Hall for fellowship and food on Fat Tuesday!

Choral Evensong

An important service in the Anglican tradition since the sixteenth century, Evensong is sung daily in English Cathedrals and Collegiate Chapels at the close of day. Two lessons from scripture are read, prayers are said and sung, and the choir offers psalms, canticles and an anthem.