Organic Fair & Concert December 2

The Organic Fair, featuring artisans, many from the Sandy Hook Organic Farmers’ Market, will take place from 11 AM-3 PM at St. John’s.

The Newtown Choral Society will offer a concert in the church from 4-5:30 PM. Admission is $9 adults, $7 seniors and children ages 12 and under. The program will include Pinkham's Christmas Cantata,with the Newtown High Brass Quintet, Mozart's Gloria in Excelsis, and a selection of gospel songs. And they can SING! Here’s their rendition of Aretha Franklin’s Respect

These events are part of the Winter Festival that benefits Newtown Youth & Family Services, Inc. For more information on the festival, check out the Newtown Bee Calendar tab or the Danbury News-Times.

December Worship

We start a new church year by observing Advent, a season of waiting and preparation. This is not only a way of remembering the world's waiting for Jesus' historical birth, but also out waiting and preparation for his coming again.

This Advent we're blessed to have two services of Holy Eucharist, on December 2 and 9. The Rev. Judith Toffey will officiate on December 2, and the Rev. James Spear on December 9.

It's Still Pentecost

Pentecost is the longest season of the church year. A couple of months ago, JoAnn found this Pentecost message from our Presiding Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori. "This season at Pentecost, I would encourage you to discover one new place where good news is being proclaimed and one place where you have the ability to share good news in a new way."

Farmers' Market Fall Hours

The Sandy Hook Organic Farmers' Market has switched to its fall hours of 9am - 1pm. Come enjoy wonderful organic produce, delicious baked goods, and beautiful and functional crafts, all from area vendors. The market is located in the parking lot behind the church and is accessible from either Route 34 or Riverside Road.

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August Worship Schedule, Revised

The people of St. John's invite you to worship with us this summer:



August 5 -- 9:30 am Morning Prayer


August 12 -- 9:30 am Morning Prayer


August 19 -- 9:30 am Holy Eucharist


August 26 -- 9:30 am Holy Eucharist


Morning Prayer is a service consisting of prayers, Bible readings, and psalms. It may be led by a lay person, the usual practice at St. John's. The practice of morning worship traces its origins to Jewish sunrise worship that became part of the daily cycle of prayer in Christian monasteries. You can find out more from An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church; scroll down almost to the bottom of the page for three Morning Prayer links.

Holy Eucharist is our communion service, and must be led by a priest or bishop. The Rev. Judith Toffey will be officiating at our summer Holy Eucharist services. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive communion at St. John's. For the Biblical basis and more information on the Holy Eucharist service, please read this article in An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church.

Summer Worship Schedule

The people of St. John's invite you to worship with us this summer:


June 17 9:30 am Morning Prayer


June 24 9:30 am Morning Prayer


July 1 9:30 am Holy Eucharist


July 8 9:30 am Holy Eucharist


July 15 9:30 am Morning Prayer


July 22 9:30 am Morning Prayer


July 29 9:30 am Morning Prayer


August 5 9:30 am Morning Prayer


August 12 9:30 am Holy Eucharist


August 19 9:30 am Morning Prayer


August 26 9:30 am Holy Eucharist


Morning Prayer is a service consisting of prayers, Bible readings, and psalms. It may be led by a lay person, the usual practice at St. John's. The practice of morning worship traces its origins to Jewish sunrise worship that became part of the daily cycle of prayer in Christian monasteries. You can find out more from An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church; scroll down almost to the bottom of the page for three Morning Prayer links.

Holy Eucharist is our communion service, and must be led by a priest or bishop. The Rev. Judith Toffey will be officiating at our summer Holy Eucharist services. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive communion at St. John's. For the Biblical basis and more information on the Holy Eucharist service, please read this article in An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church.