Join the Women in Faith for a special social event at the home of Madge Gazzola at 1426 Spring Vale Avenue, McLean. This event is a perfect time to connect with other women in St. John's even if you are not able to attend the monthly meetings. We will have wine and cheese and a very light agenda with the purpose of getting to know one another and learning what Women in Faith is all about.

Please RSVP to Madge HERE by September 15 so that we will have an idea of how many to expect.

Join other St. John’s Young Adults for some trivia fun. RSVP HERE. We look forward to seeing you!

Are you in your 20s, 30s, or 40s? The St. John’s Young Adults group is organizing activities for the program year. Please CLICK HERE to add your contact information. We will send out monthly invitations for events. Questions? Contact us HERE.

Day TrippersThis contemporary art museum is free and opens at 11:00 am with parking below. We will meet in the St. John’s Church parking lot at 10:00 am to carpool over. The Arboretum is self-guided encompassing the University’s campus. There’s a cafe onsite. Questions? Contact Greg Dole or Deborah Page.

Let’s go to Luckenbach, Texas, in St. John’s own backyard! Savor great BBQ, great fellowship, and music by Willie, Waylon, and the boys. Though leather boots are still in style for manly footwear, they aren’t necessary for attendance. Beads and Roman sandals won’t be found and are strictly prohibited. Soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages provided; feel free to bring your own preferred adult beverage. (Please come early to help with setup.) Please RSVP HERE.

Join us for a discussion of Tan Twan Eng's novel The Garden of Evening Mists. Set in Malaysia, a survivor of a Japanese internment camp during World War II becomes an apprentice to a Japanese gardener before pursuing a successful career in law.  The novel explores themes of love, guilt, forgiveness, and the enduring trauma of war.  For questions or the Zoom link, contact Parish Office or Nancy Simon for the Zoom link.

Additional Booklovers Discussions:

• Oct. 28: Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
• Nov. 20: Time of the Child by Niall Williams

Please join us for a free concert celebrating our newly rebuilt Murphy Sanctuary Steinway piano, featuring Christopher Schmitt, pianist of “The President’s Own” Chamber Orchestra, and Zino Bogachek, violinist in the National Opera Orchestra. In the spirit of spooky season, the program serves up devilishly delectable selections from Paganini, Prokofiev, Bolcolm and Chausson. Light reception to follow in Shears Hall. A lovely Saturday evening “appetizer!”

This fall we are excited for the return of our Faith & Film series. Meeting at 6:00 pm in Shears Hall on the second Wednesday of the month, we have a lineup of outstanding documentaries that explore the stories of remarkable people and the events that were turning points in their life and faith. You are welcome to bring your dinner or snacks as we enjoy and discuss these films together.

• Oct. 8: Weapons of the Spirit
• Nov. 12: I Am Pauli Murray

Are you a knitter, sewer, crocheter, or a crafter? Or do you have hopes to become one? Knitters, crocheters, sewers, and crafters of all sorts, gather on the 2nd Thursday of each month, sharing creative ideas and inspiration. Join them to share your gifts, to be inspired, and to inspire others. Bring a friend! Questions? Contact the Parish Office or Martha High.