At Saint John's we are committed to lifelong Christian Formation.
Throughout the year short term (4-7 week) programs are offered on a variety of topics. These are offered on Wednesday evenings from 8-9 pm.
Lent 2011 Pilgrimage Reflections
A reflection on the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Bishop Beckwith
Easter 2011 Beyond Smells and Bells: The Wonder and Power of Christian Liturgy
Liturgy lures us through our senses, grounds us in a great tradition, and plants us in the midst of a diverse community, present and past.
Are you attracted to liturgy but don’t know why? Are you considering changing to liturgical tradition? Are you already immersed in liturgical worship but want to grasp its deeper significance? Beyond Smells and Bells addresses the lure and relevance of liturgy for your life today.
Thousands of Christians become interest in liturgy each year for the first time, as they turn to orthodoxy, tradition, and the lasting rituals of the Christian faith. In a culture that values spontaneity, liturgy grounds us in something enduring. In a culture that assumes truth is a product of the mind, liturgy helps us experience truth in mind, body, and spirit. In Mark Galli's able telling, liturgy is an intriguing story, full of mystery that transforms us.
Wednesdays April 25th, May 9th, and May 23rd . Participant book required. Please contact the church office info@stjohnsramsey.org __________________________________________________________________
Are you interested in joining the Episcopal Church?
Are you a long time Episcopalian, looking for a refresher?
Are you just curious and wish to learn more about our church?
Then “Those Crazy Episcopalians” is for you. The text for the course is Your Faith,Your Life by Jennifer Gamber and is available at Amazon.com. Click here to order
All Classes are on Saturdays from 9am-12pm
January 21
Beginnings, Bible and History
February 4
Faith, the Church and my Vocation
February 11
Prayer, Worship and Sacraments
February 18
Stewardship, life at St John’s and questions
Mar. 17 & 31
Make-up classes in case of inclement weather
March 24,2012 12-3
Candidates meet the Bishop over Lunch @ St. Elizabeth's, Ridgewood
April 28 @10
Confirmation Service @ St. Paul’s, Patterson
For more information , please contact the Parish Office at (201) 327-0703.