St. John’s Episcopal Church 1105 Quarrier Street Charleston, WV 25301

Ashes to Go The Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer (right), Episcopal Bishop of

West Virginia, administered “Ashes to Go” at the state Capitol on

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. St. John’s parishioner Matt Brown is

shown receiving the ashes from the bishop. Photo by Bob Rosier

LENTEN MEDITATIONS Episcopal Relief and Development invites you to share in

their 2018 Lenten email series. Each day during Lent you

will receive a daily reflection, co-authored by a group of

faith leaders from across the church. During this season of

reflection on our Christian faith, their writings will enhance

your spiritual journey as they both inspire and challenge you.

Sign up at www.episcopalrelief.org/churchinaction/church-

campaigns/lent.

Regular Schedule of Worship and Adult Forum

are presented on page 3.

March 1, 2018, Vol. 58, No.2

Saint John’s

IInntteerr hhaannggee CC

March 25 – PALM SUNDAY 8 a.m. – The service begins in the chapel.

10:30 a.m. – The service begins in the garden

(in inclement weather, gather in Hunter Hall).

March 29 – MAUNDY THURSDAY 7 p.m. – Service in the nave

March 30 – GOOD FRIDAY Noon – 3 p.m. – Service in the nave

The service will be followed by

the Stations of the Cross.

March 31 – HOLY SATURDAY Day of reflection (and decorating)

The nave and sanctuary will be

decorated for Easter.

April 1 – EASTER SUNDAY 6 a.m. – Easter vigil begins in garden

(lighting of the fire)

Easter egg hunt

9 a.m. – Breakfast

10:30 a.m. – Bishop’s visitation

with baptisms and confirmations

St. John’s Mission Statement: We reach out to the world in Christ’s name in the

hope that all might find a home in God’s healing love.

Seek • Love • Serve

Respect the deadline!

This issue of “Interchange” was published cooperatively by

Melora Cann, Bob Rosier (co-editors) and Pat Hammer.

Deadline for the April issue, will be Wednesday,

March 21, at 4 p.m. Please send submissions to both

meloracann@gmail.com as co-editor and “clearing house”’

and to St. Johns at church@stjohnswv.org, thank you.

March 4 Lent III – Exodus 20:1-17 – Psalm 19 –

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 – John 2:13-22

“Specific connections between the Decalogue in Exodus 20 and

the New Testament readings for the Third Sunday in Lent are

difficult to discern. A portion of the psalm (vv. 7-14), however,

is an expression of praise to God for the perfection of the law,

which reveals itself in the entire creation. The Gospel lection

may be taken at one level as Jesus’ condemnation of the

corruption of what the law had called for, and the Epistle on

another level sets the Christian proclamation against what Jews

and Greeks seek. In New Testament contexts in general, the

Decalogue may be taken to stand for the Old Testament law as a

whole.” (Craddock, 150)

March 11 Lent IV – Numbers 21:4-9 – Psalm

107:1-3, 17-22 – Ephesians 2:1-10 – John 3:14-

21 “Because Lent provides an occasion for us to come to terms

with our stubborn wills, the account of Israel’s resistance to God

in today’s Old Testament text is singularly appropriate for

pointing up how God can both punish and cure disobedience.

The psalm is a prayer of thanksgiving offered to the God who

redeems and makes well. Echoing similar themes, the epistolary

reading speaks of the transition from death to life that occurs in

conversion, and the well-known Gospel reading introduces the

Johannine view of everlasting life made possible in the Son.”

(Craddock, 156)

March 18 Lent V – Jeremiah 31:31-34 – Psalm

119:9-16 – Hebrews 5:5-10 – John 12:20-33

“Today’s Old Testament reading, an unqualified announcement

of salvation, contains the only explicit reference to the New

Testament, that is, the new covenant. As we approach the end of

a season of penitence and preparation, Jeremiah 31:31-34

anticipates a particular aspect of the good news of Easter—that

God will transform human hearts . . . [In Psalm 119] the law of

the Lord is seen as the center of gravity for the faithful

worshiper. Jesus’ passion is highlighted in the epistolary reading,

which places perfection on the other side of suffering. An

ominous note is sounded in the Gospel reading, which speaks of

Jesus’ impending death.” (Craddock, 160)

March 25 Palm Sunday – John 12:12-16 –

Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29

“For the Liturgy of the Palms . . . [the] Johannine account

of Palm Sunday is read along with a portion of Psalm 118

that depicts the victor’s triumphal entry into the city or

temple.”

Isaiah 50:4-9 – Psalm 31:9-16 –

Philippians 2:5-11 – Mark 15:1-39, 40-47

“For the Liturgy of the Passion, a portion of the third

Servant Song serves as the Old Testament reading. With

its reassuring promise that God will vindicate the cause of

the one who is unjustly treated, it sets an appropriate tone

for this Sunday. A fitting complement is provided by the

reading from Psalm 31, for it expresses the thoughts of the

soul in distress, scorned by adversaries and broken by the

conspiracies of one’s enemies. The classic epistolary text

from Philippians sketches the journey of the obedient Son

from the heights of God’s presence to the depths of human

despair. For the Gospel reading, in either its longer or

abbreviated form, the Markan passion narrative provides a

starkly realistic account of the Lord’s passion.” (Craddock,

166)

References: The Lectionary Page

http://www.lectionarypage.net

Fred Craddock et al.,

“Preaching Through the Christian Year B”

The Rev. Marquita L. Hutchens,

Rector

LECTIONARY SCRIPTURES

AND COMMENTARY

Scriptures for Sundays

In Year B, MARCH 2018

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By Travis Baldwin, senior warden

Looking back upon

January and February

I must admit, January was a rough month for me to slog

through, and I imagine it was for some of you as well.

Quite a few acquaintances and loved ones slipped away

from the earthly realm this month to dance among the stars.

It is conventionally thought that the month of January

is named for Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, gates,

transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages and endings.

Usually Janus is depicted as having two faces, since he

looks to the future and to the past. This image fits well in

my mind and reminds me that none of us are in control of

our lives, let alone those who are near and dear to us. Doors

open and close as life transitions to death and endings are

mourned with tears and grief and thoughts of “what could

have been” or “if only.”

The episodes of bitter cold we experienced bring the

lyrics of an old poem and hymn to mind:

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,

Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;

Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,

In the bleak midwinter, long ago.

In the past I have trudged through those bleak 28 days

of February, longing for any glimpse of life or hope of the

spring to come. This year, thanks to Marquita’s prayers and

teachings, I have been reminded that the bleakness of winter

and the death of living organisms are necessary for new

birth and new beginnings to take place in nature as well as

in our personal lives.

It is with hope, then, that I look forward to being your

new senior warden for 2018 as we work together to achieve

our dreams and to revitalize our outlook on what St. John’s

has to offer our parish and our community.

At our vestry retreat on Friday/Saturday, Feb. 9 and 10,

we were led by the Rev. Canon Donald Vinson in a

brainstorming exercise to reflect on the “state” of St. John’s.

Under the first column we celebrated our stability: our

choir, our priest, our commitment to social justice issues

and our outreach to diverse communities, our 15-minute

Peace on Sunday mornings, making space for newcomers,

just to name a few. In the opposite column we brainstormed

our big, bold and creative ideas for the future. Topics

ranged from replacing our heavy entrance doors and

upgrading the narthex to participating in pulpit exchange,

revitalizing Vacation Bible School, offering a contemporary

service, lighting the exterior, continuation of the Capital

Fund Drive, offering free personal supplies to girls and

women, tweaking Sunday morning music (adding to, not

subtracting from), continuing our involvement in Celtic

Weekend and the Charleston Art Walk, taking advantage of

new marketing techniques via social media and celebrating

Black History Month in a meaningful and ecumenical way.

These are just a sample of many ideas proposed.

We are now well into February, the third

meteorological month of winter. The Roman month

Februarius was named after the Latin term februum, which

means purification. In the Christian liturgical calendar, we

find ourselves at the beginning of Lent, the solemn religious

observance in which believers prepare for Easter through

prayer, doing penance, mortifying the flesh, repentance of

sins, alms-giving and self-denial.

As we move forward this year, please feel free to share

your concerns, hopes and dreams with your elected vestry

members. Help us to dream big and bold and in creative

ways to continue the growth of St. John’s that we have

experienced under Marquita’s leadership. This year, join

me in committing to getting to know our fellow parishioners

at a deeper level. Let us agree to especially greet and

engage with our newcomers, reaching out in love as, like a

gardener, we nurture the new life springing up in our midst.

With continued friendship and affection,

Travis F. Baldwin

Sundays of March 4, 11, 18, and 25

3rd through 5th of Lent and

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study, Lenten lectionary

study, room 209

9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Nursery open

9:30 a.m. Adult Forum, room 109, see listing below

9:30 a.m. Godly Play, room 299

9:30 a.m. Journey to Adulthood (J2A), room 223

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, with choir

Adult Forums for March

March 4 – The social justice journey in West

Virginia – Margaret Pomponio

March 11 – Exploring today's world through the

lens of Jesus, the “NOOMA Series” by Rob

Bell – Travis Baldwin

March 18 – Great church, great people, “Great

Courses” – the Rev. Kent Higgins

March 25 – The spiritual journey – Una Karner and

the Rev. Marquita L. Hutchens

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The Rev. Marquita Hutchens has announced, “We’re excited to

introduce this year’s Lenten study! Join us every Sunday in

Lent as we continue a five-week discussion on civil

discourse that began on Feb.18. Our Lenten study,

developed by The Episcopal Church, is focused on helping

us understand and practice civil discourse, particularly as it

relates to discussion about politics, policy and legislation

and why it is so important to living out our Gospel call. The

facilitators are all called to come face to face with West

Virginia's legislators to both understand and persuade with

Christian values at the fore.”

The first session, “Civil Discourse in Context,” was led

by Jon Amores. The second session, “Tenets of Civil

Discourse,” was facilitated by Larry Rowe on Feb. 25.

You do not have to attend all the sessions, you may

come to any session that interests you. This series is free

and open to the public. Soup, salad and breads are provided

with a "donations-appreciated" basket available. If you

would like to bring a soup or salad, please coordinate with

Linda Workman. Keri Klingler and Daijhona Allen, our

new child-care team responded with enthusiasm to the

invitation to care for our children during this time. The

sessions are held from 5 to 7 p.m. in Hunter Hall.

On March 4, the third session, “Values-Based

Conversations,” will be guided by Brooks McCabe. Learn

the answer to “How do your personal values intersect with

the values we are called to in the Baptismal Covenant?” In

this week’s Lenten series, the discussion will center

around the values we have and how they bind us together

as a community.

March 11 is the fourth session, with John Unger

presenting “Complexities of Policy.” The theme will

reflect on how “creating public policy can get messy.

Given the complexities and nuances of the many issues

our government addresses, it is not always clear what is

right or wrong, what is ethical, or what the actual

consequences of a policy will be compared to what is

intended.”

On March 18, the fifth and final session will be

“Sacred Space for Debate” with the leadership of Margaret

Pomponio. The session will focus on how “we must have

courageous conversations, even with people who are

strongly opposed to our views. We must also put ourselves

out there, in face-to-face situations, not just hiding behind

keyboards and cell phones, to engage with those with

whom we disagree.”

An opportunity to hear

a featured speaker Adult Forum on March 18 will feature a 30-minute

lecture by Professor Amy-Jill Levine of Vanderbilt

University Divinity School. The lecture comes from

The Great Courses series “Great Figures of the New

Testament,” which includes a total of 24 lectures.

March will be on Pontius Pilate, a figure of

importance in the Easter Season. The forum will begin

promptly at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 10:15 a.m.,

leaving 15 minutes for discussion.

The Rev. Kent Higgins adds, “I have long been

impressed by Professor Levine, whose insights as an

eminent scholar are informed by her practice of the

Jewish faith. This gives her, it seems to me, special

insight into the mind of Jesus of Nazareth, who was,

of course, a practicing Jew. I have heard her speak in

person at Chautauqua and find her to be

understandable and thorough, even funny on occasion,

and I hope you will come to appreciate her as I do.”

Please contact Kent if you have any questions at

304-542-4378 or revkenthiggins@gmail.com.

HELP FOR THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE We will gather to cook dinner for the Ronald McDonald House families at 3 p.m. in St. John’s kitchen on Sunday, March 4.

Volunteers and contributions for groceries are always welcome. If you have any interest or questions, please contact Bren

Pomponio at 304-610-5120.

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In memoriam

We are sorry to announce the death of long-time

parishioner Karen Glazier. There was a

Celebration of Life service at St. John’s

on Saturday, Feb. 10.

We regret to inform you of the death of Ila

Gibbs, mother of parishioner Sandra Morris. Ila

passed away Feb. 7, under hospice care.

We are sorry to inform you that Arthur “Duke”

Hobbs, father of parishioner Beverly Hobbs,

passed away Wednesday, Feb.14. There was a

funeral service on Feb.18 at Fidler & Frame

Funeral Home in Belle.

Father of all, we pray to you for Karen, Ila,

Duke and all those we love but see no longer.

Grant them your peace;

let light perpetual shine upon them. Amen.

St. John’s was well represented on Lobby Day Parishioner Jon Amores, a former member of the W.Va. House

of Delegates, led a training session on how people can lobby

effectively (photo on right). The training was held at the Capitol

on Feb. 8 as part of "All Kinds Are Welcome Here" lobby day.

Margaret Pomponio, also a St. John's parishioner, is shown

seated at right.

St. John's and Integrity/SAGA representatives Dwight

Foley (left, in photo on the left) and Travis Baldwin were also

present for the training at the Capitol. In the audience at bottom,

left is parishioner David DeBolt. Many other St. John's members

participated in the day's events. Photos and story by Bob Rosier

Electronic communications team meeting

sparks ideas The team met on Jan. 15 to discuss ways to improve and expand

electronic communications for St. John’s. One emphasis was

timely announcements posted to Facebook. The Facebook team

consists of Jon Amores, Pat Hammer, Bob Rosier, Kent Higgins,

Beth Marquart, Linda Workman and Jake Jarvis. Posting

Episcopal memes on the church Facebook page, especially

humorous ones, seems to be going well—there are good posts

that get “likes” without flooding the audience.

Membership on the full Communications Committee

includes Jon Amores, Melora Cann, Pat Hammer, Bob Rosier,

Marquita Hutchens, Jake Jarvis, Blaine Mullins and Linda

Workman (parish administrator).

According to Jake, in the internet community, Instagram is

the most used platform, especially by young people, in addition

to Facebook. Jake has volunteered to administer St. John’s

Instagram page. He has already set up St. John’s account and the

login information has now been publicized in “This Week at St.

John’s” and the bulletin announcements insert.

Keeping in touch For Facebook, “like” us at St John’s Charleston (no period after “St”)

For Instagram, follow us at www.instagram.com/stjohnswv/

Visit our website at www.stjohnswv.org

Carpentry skills needed for small project! The Library Committee has pulled a great many books

from the library that were deemed unsuitable for the

collection. We want to get them back into circulation, and

one of our ideas is a "Little Free Library." Anyone with

carpentry/cabinetmaking skills willing to build a small

shelving unit should see or contact Bruce Wilson

(bawilson@suddenlink.net).

Soup and Silence Sacred Journey Workshops

An invitation to surrender into the quiet and refresh your body

and soul. On Friday March 2, at the West Virginia Institute of

Spirituality (1601 Virginia St. E.) there will be “A Sacred

Journey Workshop,” from 1 – 2 p.m., following a luncheon,

from noon until 12:50 p.m. The workshop will include

imaginative prayer and Scripture (Samaritan woman at the

well, John 4.) Freewill donations are accepted. For more

information, contact Martha Chandler, registrar and director

of hospitality, at wvismarthalou@aol.com, or check the

website at www.wvis.org.

Outreach supports Chef’s Challenge Please join our Outreach Committee in supporting the popular

Chef’s Challenge, Tuesday, March 27, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the

Clay Center. Covenant House has re-imagined their beloved

annual fundraiser with new and exciting offerings. Along with

complimentary wine, there will be tapas-style dining and new

musical entertainment from Vinyl Village!

The new setup allows 16 local chefs to participate in

guaranteeing us a mouth-watering evening. Leave it to Covenant

House to always come up with new and inventive ways to

support those less fortunate among us. Outreach will donate $50

to Covenant House for every ticket purchased for the event! Just

go to their website: https://wvcovenanthouse.org or call 304-344-

8053. Tickets are $125 each or $225 for a pair. They will have a

table for individuals from St. John’s, so be sure to tell them you

want to sit at the St. John’s table. Bon appetit!

March Birthdays Celebrated! Pray for the lives and ministries of those celebrating birthdays in

March:

March 1, Dwight Ratrie, Hugh Rockwell; March 2,

Holden Pomponio; March 3, Bob Rosier, Collin Wright; March

7, Elizabeth Hamrick; March 8, Evan Blackwood; March 9,

Parker Smith; March 10, Franklin Latimer; March 11, Madelene

Blackwood; March 12, Rosie Pfeifer, Melinda DiCarlo; March

14, Gabrielle Lewis; March 15, Catherine Blackwood, Lisabeth

Caudill; March 16, Sarah Jarvis, Jackson Newsome; March 17,

Patricia Nelson; March 18, Susan Latimer; March 19, Ann

Megyesi; March 20, Sarah Clifford, Ann Garcelon, Joyce Ofsa;

March 21, Daniel Faber; March 22, Matthew Blackwood, Robert

Kidd, Sandra Kidd; March 23, Emily Birckhead, Arden Ruttan;

March 25, Judith Teel; March 26, Makenzie Jones; March 28,

Edd McDevitt, Archie Morris; March 30, Patricia Hammer; and

March 31, Emmitt Webster.

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by Jake Jarvis

St. John’s is joining in with Charleston’s annual Celtic

Calling weekend. We’re breaking from our usual Sunday

routine for a special liturgy that draws on our Celtic roots.

The service will be an interactive celebration of our love

for God with lots of responsive reading. Folks from all

over the community are welcome to attend! The service

begins at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 4.

Spring Concerts @ St. John’s

by David DeBolt

Concerts @ St. John's will offer two Sunday 4 p.m. spring

concerts: The Capital Trio on April 8 and pianist Ching-

Wen Hsaio of the WVU faculty on May 13. These

performances are free with donations accepted to support

the series. Receptions follow in Hunter Hall.

Capital Trio members are pianist Duncan Cumming

and violinist Hilary Cumming, both of the University of

Albany faculty, and cellist Solen Dikener of Marshall

University and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

They will play piano trios by Haydn and Dvorak, as well as

a 2018 work written for them by David Walther. The trio

formed in 1997 and has been in residence in Albany, N.Y.,

since 2007. They have toured extensively, performing

concerts and giving master classes at many universities.

College and Young Adult Camp

(May 29-June 2)

A more laid – back camp session but

still with “regular” camp activities

like campfires and s’mores, arts and

crafts, hiking, pool parties and

maybe a dance!

Mini-Camp (June 10-13)

A fun, inviting opportunity for the youngest of

campers (ages 3-8, plus guardian) to try the Peterkin

experience. Intended to introduce camp activities to

children who aren’t quite ready for a whole week on

their own.

Beginner Camp (June 13-16)

A child's (entering grades 1-4) first experience of camp

on their own and an abbreviated version of other youth

camps.

Day Camp (June 18-22)

An opportunity for children of Hampshire County to

experience a taste of Peterkin. Campers (entering K-

grade 6) participate in field games, hiking, arts and

crafts, archery, pottery, swimming and other activities.

Senior Camp (June 24-30)

A fitting conclusion to the Peterkin experience for

youths entering grades 9-12 as well as graduated high

school seniors, this program emphasizes discussion and

personal reflection, focusing on real-world issues and

encouraging campers to reflect on their faith and

its implications in their lives.

Day Camp Overnight (July 2-3)

A new opportunity for youths (entering grades 3-7) to

try the overnight camp experience, Monday at 8

a.m. through Tuesday at 5 p.m., this camp includes all

of the activities of day camp plus the opportunity to stay

in cabins and participate in evening activities.

Family Camp (July 8-14)

A relaxing vacation in a caring Christian environment

open to families of all types. Families are free to spend

time together as they see fit and are invited to take

advantage of the beautiful wooded surroundings and

local attractions.

Intermediate Camp (July 15-21)

A great camp for those (entering grades 5-8) who might

be thinking about confirmation, this is also for campers

already confirmed or not planning to be confirmed.

MAD Camp (July 22-28)

Music, Arts and Drama! The focus is on helping

youths (entering grades 4-12) develop and nurture

diverse talents.

For more information and to read more about each camping

experience, visit www.peterkin.org or call Peterkin at 304-822-

4519.

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Psalms in the prayer book – Why are they different?

Did you ever wonder why psalms in the Book of Common Prayer

(BCP) differ from psalms in the New Revised Standard Version of

the Bible, the version of the Bible authorized by The Episcopal

Church? It’s because of tradition.

Myles Coverdale, (1488–1569), was a church reformer in

England. He was a Bible translator, preacher and Bishop of Exeter

(1551-1553). Based on his translation of the psalms in 1535, his

later Psalter remained in use in the 1662 BCP in England to the

present day and was used in the 1928 U.S. BCP.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myles_Coverdale)

From the Introduction of Psalms: The Coverdale

Translation, edited by W.S. Peterson and Valerie Macys, which can

now be accessed electronically (see reference below), we learn that

“Coverdale is a self-conscious artist, forever seeking those stately

rhythms that harmonize so well with Cranmer’s magisterial prose in

the BCP. Little wonder that musical settings of Coverdale’s Psalms

began to appear as soon as his first Bible was published and that

composers to this day are drawn to his superb words.

“There is no doubt that Coverdale’s vocabulary and syntax

occasionally sound archaic to us nowadays (but, then, so do

Shakespeare’s), yet the presence of the Psalter in the English prayer

book—and of course in other Anglican prayer books throughout

the world—has kept this brilliant translation alive for more than four

and a half centuries.”

(http://synaxis.info/psalter/5_english/c_psalms/CoverdalePsalms.pdf)

Because Coverdale’s lyrical translation is easier to read

communally in worship, it has continued to be used in many

Books of Common Prayer. Although updated from Elizabethan

English to modern English, the Coverdale Psalms still ring in our

ears in the 1979 BCP.

Some information about the New Revised Standard

Version Bible (NRSV)

The NRSV is latest revision of the Revised Standard

Version Bible. It was published in 1989 under the authority of the

National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCCCUSA).

It was the work of committees of scholars drawn mainly

from Protestant churches but also including Roman Catholic and

Orthodox scholars and a Jewish representative for the Old

Testament.

The committees operated under certain principles laid down

by the NCC: 1) to continue in the tradition of the King James

Version; 2) to depart from that tradition only when required for

accuracy, clarity, euphony and current (American) English usage,

with the result to be "as literal as possible, as free as necessary;" 3)

to eliminate masculine-oriented language where the original texts

were intended to be inclusive. The NRSV is authorized by The

Episcopal Church for use in worship.

(Donald S. Armentrout and Robert Boak Slocum, "An

Episcopal Dictionary of the Church: A User-Friendly Reference

for Episcopalians," Church Publishing, Jan. 2000, 578 pages)

Shrove Tuesday Photos by Beth Marquart

These photos were taken during our

Shrove Tuesday Pasta Delights and Sinful

Desserts extravaganza on Feb. 13.

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RECTOR

The Rev. Marquita L. Hutchens

STAFF

David Morton Director of music and choirmaster

Linda Workman Parish administrator

Daniel Faber Organist

James Webb Sexton

VESTRY

Travis Baldwin ‘19

Senior warden

Kris Morris ‘19 Junior warden

Julia Beury Treasurer, non-voting

Christine Teague ‘19

Clerk

Matt Brown ‘18 Ray Lowther ‘18

Christy Morris ‘18 Cindy Melton ‘18 Dale Snyder ‘19 Fred Boothe ‘20

Margaret Pomponio ‘20 Jessie Reckart ‘20

Rose Smith ‘20

MINISTRY CONTACTS

Acolyte masters Matt Brown

Brian MacAulay

Altar Guild Karon Myers

Carter Blundon

Archives

Mary Fitzgerald

Bell Choir

Ray Lowther

Christian Formation

Godly Play and nursery

Maggie McCabe

Journey to Adulthood Robin O'Brien

Adult Bible Study Patricia Hammer

Adult Forum The Rev. Marquita L.

Hutchens

Communications

St. John’s “Interchange” Melora Cann

Bob Rosier

“This Week at St. John's” and announcements

Patricia Hammer

Sunday service booklet Linda Workman

Facebook and website Jon Amores

Blaine Mullins

Compassionate Cities / Interfaith

Jon Amores

Eucharistic ministers and lectors

Travis Baldwin

Eucharistic visitors TBA

Greeters Dwight Foley

Knitting Group Mary Ann Deisen

Manna Meal

Bren Pomponio

Newcomers and Pastoral Care

Diane Hendricks

Op Shop / Back Door Thrift Shop

Cindy Melton

Outreach Donna Hamra Christy Morris

Parish Life Becky Burns

Photographer TBA

Property

Mike Klausing

Reading Camp Melinda DiCarlo Christy Morris

Margaret Lieberman Jeannine Boothe

Integrity / Straight and Gay Alliance

Travis Baldwin

Stewardship Fred Boothe

Doris Redfield Bren Pomponio

Taize Ray Shackleford

Ushers TBA

Verger

Bob Westmoreland

Women in Faith, Fun and Fellowship

Mary Ann Deisen

Worship and Sacramental Services The Rev. Marquita L.

Hutchens

Our roof is looking good; More repairs, funds needed! Story and photos by Mike Klausing

Work on the slate parts of the parish

house roof has been completed. All

flashings, valleys and ridge lines

have been redone with copper. The

dormer roofs were also replaced.

The work can easily be seen from

the ground.

These photos show the

standing-seam copper roofing that

was installed over the third floor.

The flat roof areas still need to be replaced

as they are leaking. One place is in the corner of

Hunter Hall where dishes are collected for

washing. The other flat roof is over the entrance

hall from the parish house to the church; just

outside the vesting room door evidence of

leakage can be seen. Estimates are now being

sought for this work, and these will be the next

areas to be repaired.

Repairs to our roofing represent one of the

more costly of our many restoration projects.

Contributions to the roof fund are still needed

and most welcome!

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, CHARLESTON, WV

Established 1837 ~ Present building consecrated 1901 ~ A Jubilee Center since 1985 Please address correspondence to: 1105 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV 25301-2493

Email church@stjohnswv.org / Telephone (304) 346-0359 / Facsimile (304) 342-2810 Website: www.stjohnswv.org/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/St John’s Charleston Instagram: www.instagram.com/stjohnswv/