Our Announcements

For the week of October 18, 2026

This Sunday at 9 am, Deacon Nate Irvine will lead the Liturgy of God’s Word and distribute Holy Communion at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. After the service, join us for ‘Coffee & Conversation’ in Healy Hall, and the Vestry will meet in the Conference Room.

This Week’s Service Information

Did you know you can access service readings in advance? Each service has its own dedicated webpage with the readings and an overview. This lets you study and read from home or anywhere else.

If you would like reminders about our services, along with links to our video and readings, please join our Sunday Service Newsletter! It is free, and you can unsubscribe at any time!

We have a podcast available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. You can listen to our past episodes here!

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General Announcements

• Our next TLC meal will take place on Thursday, November 5. How can you contribute?
• Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, Oct. 4, 11 am
• Training for anyone interested in serving as an acolyte or reading Liturgy (Scriptures or Prayers of the People) will be held on Sunday, October 11 at 10:15 am in the sanctuary.
• Sign up for a Conversation with Deacon Nate: click the link here and follow the prompts.
• Our third quarter outreach project is the Open Arms Free Clinic. Our fourth quarter project is the Diocesan Hospitality Center in Racine.

Thank you for helping us help others!

Reminders

• Our Sunday morning schedule has been updated. 
  • Morning Prayer is held on the fourth Sunday of the month. Deacon Nate leads Mass and Communion distribution on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of the month.
• Sunday Bursar Duties: Would you like to assist with the Sunday bursar duties?
  • The role involves :
    • Simple addition (we provide a calculator)
    • Filling out a bank deposit slip
    • Completing an electronic tally sheet.
  • Please let us know if you’re interested!
• Serve in Worship:
  • Are you interested in serving as an:
    • Acolyte
    • Altar Guild member
    • Chalice Bearer
    • Reader
    • Server
    • Thurifer
  • If so, please speak with Paul H or Deacon Nate
  • We’d love to have you join our team!

Prayers & More

Prayer Requests: The prayer request book is on the greeters’ table area outside Healy Hall. Please feel free to add your prayers or those of others in need.

You can also submit a prayer request online or see who we are praying for; there you can find our weekly Prayers of the People list.

Our Online Church Calendar

Check the Church’s calendar for upcoming events and schedules, including activity times and the groups that also use the Church.

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