Baptism (of infants, children and adults into the body of Christians)
Confirmation (of young persons into the Episcopal faith)
Holy Communion, or Eucharist (a commemoration of Christ’s Last Supper with his disciples, when he asked us to partake of his body and blood in remembrance of his suffering and death as forgiveness for our sins)
Marriage Celebrations
Funeral Services
Special Pentecost Celebration (the birthday of the Christian Church)
Special Christmas Programs (including a Christmas pageant and a special Christmas Eve service)
Special Easter Programs (to commemorate Christ’s death and resurrection, including special Easter week services to celebrate Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday, followed by a special, joyous Easter Sunday morning service, that includes the flowering of the cross by children during the service)
Blessing of the Animals (where parishioners and their children, and visitors from other faiths, have the opportunity to bring their pets to be blessed as St. Francis blessed animals centuries ago)
Annual Church Picnic
The Bishop (visits St. John’s at least once per year, at which time he may perform Confirmation and/or Baptism)
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