Welcome to the Chapel Street Chronicle, your weekly St. John’s digest. Since the pandemic forced us to adapt to new technologies and ways of gathering and worshiping, our daily reflections have evolved into a cherished ministry, fostering connection and inspiration virtually for our church family. As we begin the Advent season and a new church year, we’re excited to reimagine this offering. Each Tuesday morning, the Chronicle will bring together highlights from our community.
St. John's joins in supporting the New England BIPOC Festival, on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 12:00-5:00pm at Strawbery Banke.
I invite you to pause for a moment and examine how you practice the presence of God. The tendency that I hear, see and experience is that people, (myself included), look for God “somewhere out there.” Brother Lawrence reminds us that God is nearer than we might think. Psalm 139 expresses this reality well when the psalmist asks ..
On Sunday, April 7 at 3:00pm, St. John’s Concerts On The Hill Series will play proud host to the world-renowned choir, The American Spiritual Ensemble for an historic Portsmouth premiere concert. The American Spiritual Ensemble (ASE), whose mission is to preserve and continue the tradition of storytelling through the performance and preservation of the American Negro Spiritual, was founded in 1995 by Dr. Everett McCorvey who remains Artistic Director and Conductor of the choir.
