St. John the Divine Anglican Church

We would love to have you join us tomorrow for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost!
Holy Eucharist begins at 10:30am.

Readings for this Sunday are:
Old Testament - Deuteronomy 4:1-9
Psalm - Psalms 15
New Testament - Ephesians 6:10-20
Gospel - Mark 7:1-23

The Beheading of John the Baptist

Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant John the Baptist, may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle

Almighty and everlasting God, you gave your apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach your Word: Grant that your Church may love what he believed and preach what he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

We would love to have you join us tomorrow for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost!
Holy Eucharist begins at 10:30am.

Readings for this Sunday are:
Old Testament - Joshua 24:1-2, 14-25
Psalm - Psalms 16
New Testament - Ephesians 5:15-6:9 [or Ephesians 5:15-33]
Gospel - John 6:60-69

Today is the Feast of St. Bartholomew! This article from Anglican Compass has some great ideas to make the day special!

The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Bartholomew Ashley Tumlin Wallace writes on the Feast of St. Bartholomew, an apostle and martyr, and ways we can commemorate him in our Liturgical Home.

We would love to have you join us tomorrow for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost!
Holy Eucharist begins at 10:30am.

Readings for this Sunday are:
Old Testament - Proverbs 9:1-6
Psalm - Psalms 147
New Testament - Ephesians 5:3-14
Gospel - John 6:53-59

Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Virgin Mary! This article from Anglican Compass has some great ideas to make the day special!

The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Mary the Virgin Ashley Wallace writes on St. Mary's significance as the Mother of Our Lord and how to celebrate her feast day.

Feast of the Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ

O God, you have taken to yourself the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of your incarnate Son: Grant that we, who have been redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of your eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Laurence, Deacon and Martyr at Rome, 258

Almighty God, you gave your servant Laurence boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

We would love to have you join us tomorrow for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost!
Holy Eucharist begins at 10:30am.

Readings for this Sunday are:
Old Testament - Deuteronomy 8:1-10
Psalm - Psalms 34 [or Psalms 34:8-15]
New Testament - Ephesians 4:17-5:2
Gospel - John 6:37-51

Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ! This article from Anglican Compass has some great ideas to make the day special!

The Liturgical Home: The Feast of the Transfiguration Ashley Wallace explains how to celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration at home with a recipe for Chocolate Silk Pie.

O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Oswald, King of Northumbria and Martyr, 642

Almighty God, you gave your servant Oswald boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

We would love to have you join us tomorrow for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost!
Holy Eucharist begins at 10:30am.

Readings for this Sunday are:
Old Testament - Exodus 16:2-15 [or Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15]
Psalm - Psalms 78:1-26 [or Psalms 78:14-26]
New Testament - Ephesians 4:1-16
Gospel - John 6:24-35

We would love to have you join us tomorrow for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost!
Holy Eucharist begins at 10:30am.

Readings for this Sunday are:
Old Testament - II Kings 2:1-15
Psalm - Psalms 114
New Testament - Ephesians 3 [or Ephesians 3:8-21]
Gospel - Mark 6:45-52

Feast of St. James the Elder:

O gracious God, your servant and apostle James was first among the Twelve to suffer martyrdom for the Name of Jesus Christ: Pour out upon the leaders of your Church that spirit of self-denying service, by which they may have true authority among your people; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Today is the Feast of St. James the Elder! Remember his calling to serve as Christ's disciple, even until death through prayer, worship, and special devotion. This article from Anglican Compass has some great ideas to make the day special!

The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. James the Elder Ashley Wallace writes on the Feast of Saint James the Elder for The Liturgical Home, including a recipe for Spanish Almond Cake.

Today is the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene! Remember her humility and devotion to the Lord with prayer, worship, and devotion to the Lord. This article from Anglican Compass has some great ideas to make the day special!

The Liturgical Home: The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene Ashley Wallace reflects for The Liturgical Home on the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene, including a recipe for spice cupcakes.

Feast of St. Mary Magdalene:

Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene to health of body and of mind, and called her to be a witness of his resurrection: Mercifully grant that, by your grace, we may be healed from all our infirmities and know you in the power of his unending life; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

We would love to have you join us tomorrow for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost!
Holy Eucharist begins at 10:30am.

Readings for this Sunday are:
Old Testament - Amos 7:7-15
Psalm - Psalms 85
New Testament - Ephesians 1 [or Ephesians 1:1-14]
Gospel - Mark 6:7-13