Events

Young Adult Social & Dinner

Young Adult Social: Whether you have celebrated the baptism of your baby at Saint John’s this past year, making plans to, or new to our Parish and wanting to plug into a group of young adults, this invitation is for you! Enjoy this casual and relaxed opportunity to meet other young families at Saint John’s while sharing in food and fellowship at the home of Martha and Terry Robertson. Email Allison [at] stjohnsmemphis [dot] org for more details

Soul Supper

Our first Soul Supper of the season kicks off on Wednesday evening, September 25th featuring Dr. Scott Morris of the Church Health Center. Fellowship and mingling begins in the Parish Hall at 5:30PM and dinner is served at 6PM, followed by our speaker presentation. Online signup available now! Make your reservation today. https://stjohnsmemphis.wufoo.com/forms/w1hu8qvc12n80qp/

Ladies' Silent Retreat

Ladies’ Silent Retreat led by the Rev. Miranda Griffin. 

The psalmist says "Be still and know that I am God"...but why?  Join us for an experiential day of silence with guest homilist Jane Slatery.  Jane is a lifelong Episcopalian and an advanced practice psychiatric-mental health clinical nurse specialist. She incorporates mindfulness practices in her clinical work and has found her own meditation practice life changing. Join us at 7:30a -12:30 p for Eucharist, silence, meditation activities, and lunch.  Bring $10 for a box lunch.  RSVP to miranda [at] stjohnsmemphis [dot] org

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Blessing of the Animals

Saint John's invites the Buntyn community and beyond to bless all animals on Saint Francis day. Gather at the Athletic Field on Overland Place at 4pm, Sunday October 6th for a special blessing and fellowship.

St. Clare Silent Retreat at Saint Columba

The St. Clare Silent Retreat Weekend returns for its 25th year with opportunities for you to receive even more blessings from the silence and time in the sacred woods at St. Columba.

The Reverend Bee French as our retreat facilitator. Bee has led and been a participant in St. Clare Retreats for many years. From her special attention to everything from the beautiful presentation of the altar to being led to discover just the right words and meditations, Bee’s passion for women’s silence in community is a gift. She often says, “These retreats are her breathing hole.”

The weekend includes: Guided silent tours throughout the beautiful acres of St. Columba; Nightly yoga and meditation; A new retreat schedule with even more time for silence.

 We invite you to register now to join us for this very special weekend October 17 through October 20, 2019, at St. Columba Camp and Retreat Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The cost for the full weekend includes a private room with SHARED bathroom, all meals, full access to St Columba’s beautiful property and all sessions. This year we are featuring a two-night or three-night option, or a commuter option. If you have questions, please email stclareweekend [at] gmail [dot] com or call 901-335-4001. The schedule is carefully planned; meals are delicious, and above all, God’s holy healing presence seems most especially present to everyone.  Give yourself this priceless gift and join us in the fall.

Saint John's Hosts YOUTH Diocesan Lock-In

All Diocesan Youth are invited to a Lock-In at Saint John's Parish Life Center on Friday evening, November 22nd. All are encouraged to attend the Diocesan Convention and enjoy lunch the following Saturday, November 23rd with Bishop Phoebe Roaf. Food, fellowship, games galore will be planned. More information to follow. Mark your calendars for an awesome weekend retreat!