The Rev. Dr. Bob Owens, a professor in The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church, will be our guest preacher this Sunday, February 8.

Also, as part of our Adult Education Series, the Rev. Owens will be discussing the importance of the Old Testament to our Christian faith on Sunday afternoon. This event will take place in the Parish Hall beginning at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be served. 

RSVP to parish@stjohnstampa.org, or call 259.1570. More information on Bob's background can be found on the website for the General Theological Seminary at www.gts.edu.

St. John's 2015 Lenten series will consist of an in-depth Bible study, guided by our own clergy. The series will take place on Wednesday evenings beginning February 25 (the week after Ash Wednesday). The evenings will include a short social time and dinner.  Look for more information soon!

We are delighted, as part of our Annual Music Series, to be welcoming back to St. John's the Boy Choristers of St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue, New York City on Sunday, March 8. St. John's has forged a firm friendship with St. Thomas - our own choir having sung there on a number of occasions. The boys will give a concert here in the church at 5:00 p.m., and will be joined by our own altos, tenors, and basses for several pieces in the program. 

As part of their Florida tour, the boys require housing for two nights on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. If you might be able to offer accommodation to at least two boys (they are required to stay in pairs), please contact Ginny VanOsdol, who has kindly agreed to coordinate housing. Ginny can be reached at 701.8029, or virginiavanosdol@gmail.com

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Please bring your Palm Sunday 2014 crosses in to the church or parish offices so we can burn them for ashes for Ash Wednesday.

Please mark your calendars for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper aka Fat Tuesday.

Where: Parish Hall

When: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $5 per person or $20 for whole family

Who: ALL are invited to dinner to prepare for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.

Any questions or if you would like to help, please email lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org

The St. John's Book Club will meet on Tuesday, February 17, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lowry Room.  Patsy Carte will lead the discussion of The Invention of Wings, by Sue Monk Kidd.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

A new class begins tomorrow, Thursday, February 5, focusing on the Daniel Plan.

Time: 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Discovery House

Who: Anyone interested in feeling better, more energetic, more focused

What:The Daniel Plan is a groundbreaking healthy lifestyle program founded on Biblical principles, focusing on: Faith, Food, Fitness, Focus, and Friends.

Cost: The cost of the book

The class runs from February 5 to March 5 (5 weeks total). The program works better when done in community because God designed us to thrive in loving supporting communities. The overreaching message is that of abundance not deprivation. The Daniel plan is a transformational and sustainable lifestyle. 

Any questions, email lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org.

Come one and all: actors, singers, dancers, poets, musicians, comedians, and backstage helpers, get ready for the 10th Annual Mission Possible!

Questions? Email lbaldwin@stjohnstampa.org.

Info Session for Youth Mission Trip to El Ayudante in Nicaragua (July 11 to 18)

Thursday, February 12 from 6:00 to 6:30 pm. 

In the Parish Hall

High School Skating Party

Sunday, February 22  6:30 to 8:30 p.m.   

Meet at United Skates of America on North Armenia

St. John's "Outreach Saturday" will be held on Saturday, February 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a fellowship lunch in the Parish Hall. The outreach projects will consist of three different volunteer options at Metropolitan Ministries.  We would love your participation as we get involved in our community with a hands-on effort! Questions? Contact Erin Carr at erin@sunfishholdings.com.

Many parishioners will have heard about Tampa native Jackie Faircloth, who was recently injured by a car when on a trip to Tallahassee. Jackie is the granddaughter of Miriam Faircloth, longtime parishioner and volunteer at St. John's. Jackie was one of Sugarshack's first employees, so store owner Jean Paul has generously offered to donate the net proceeds from sales on four Sundays to support Jackie's recovery. 

Please visit Jean Paul at Sugarshack at 1521 S. Dale Mabry Highway this Sunday, February 8. More information about Sugar Shack, including hours and menus, are available by clicking here.

The Rev. Dr. Bob Owens, a professor in The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church, will be our guest preacher today

On Tuesday, February 10, CWBS will begin a new study of the Gospel of John, using the study guide JOHN by Mark A. Matson from the Interpretation Bible Studies series. The group meets on Tuesdays from 6:45 to 8:00 a.m. in the Peterson Room at the Middle Division campus. After conversation and a light breakfast (fruit & some type of bread) that members take turns bringing, the study starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends shortly before 8:00 a.m.; a few people may leave early if they have to go to work. All women of St John's and their friends are welcome; the group includes several valued members from other branches of Christ's church.  We would love to have you join us.  

For more information, please contact Kathleen Moore at 221.6253 or kathleenmarymoore@gmail.com for more information.