Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Adult Forum: Theological Crisis and Council – Christology ~The doctrine of the Trinity has been hammered out – did that end debate in the church? A resounding “NO!” In the 5th and 6th centuries controversies sprung up focusing on “Christology” - the nature of Jesus Christ, the God-man. The political and personal rivalries between the great patriarchal centers, the divergent philosophical approached to questions of theology and the desire of emperors to maintain unity only worsened the divide. Join us in Saint Mary’s Chapel following the 8:00 a.m. service as we follow the story beyond the Sunday school teachings of your childhood.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Day: JoinMeritus Health for a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday January 20th presented by Dr. S. Bailey Shurbutt, Director of Shepherd University for Appalachian Studies and Communities. The presentation will explore three significant Affrilachian/African thinkers: social historian Henry Louis Gates; Affrilachian poet and Kentucky poet laureate Frank X. Walker; and 20th century activist and poet Nikki Giovanni. The event will be held at Robinwood, Suite 142 from noon until 1:00 p.m. A light lunch will be provided at no charge. To register, contact Jeanette Brill at 301-790-8296 or Jeanette.brill@Meritus health.com
Our Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Luncheon will be held next Sunday in Trimble Hall.
Ushers: Two ushers are still needed on team #7 at the 10:15 a.m. service. If you are interested, please contact Mike Mummert or the Church office.
Tickets for the Cabin Fever Party: Flannel and Frost on Friday, January 31 from 6- 9 pm are on-sale at the Antietam Street exit through Jan. 26. Tickets are $25. Windon & Ricker are providing the musical entertainment for the evening. A dinner of comfort food will be served, including ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, salad bar and hot rolls. There will be a dessert competition, space for dancing, and a cash bar selling beverages by the glass. Proceeds raised from this event will support both Saint John’s operating fund and the REACH cold weather shelter. Contact Betty Markle or Bruce Massey for more information.
Reach Cold Weather Shelter: We are three (3) weeks away from our Reach Cold Weather Shelter coverage and we need lots of help. Please stop by the Antietam Street entrance or call Kim Halsey or myself to volunteer for a couple hours. Thank you for sharing your time and talents. Missy