Come as you are! Everyone welcome … In-person or on Zoom.
R E A D I N G S
🔆 Jeremiah 28:5-9 🔆 Matthew 10:40-42 🔆 Genesis 22:1-14
S E R M O N
🔆 “Proof-of-faith Olympics and Human Sacrifice” – The Reverend Dr. Max Lynn
M U S I C
PRELUDE … Slane, Healey Willan (1880-1968)
HYMN … My Song Forever Shall Record
ANTHEM … O Happy Day, That Fixed My Choice, Philip Doddridge (1702–1751), Translation by Dr. George Edward Ford (1851–1928)
HYMN … Be thou My Vision
OFFERTORY … Offertory, Arthur Foote (1853-1937)
HYMN … God Be with You Till We Meet Again
POSTLUDE … Postlude in D Minor WAB 126, Anton Bruckner (1824-1896)
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A N N O U N C E M E N T S
A message from Pastor Max
It has come to my attention that some of you have been contacted by someone pretending to be me asking for gift cards and to be discrete. THIS IS A SCAM.
When asking for help, I will always go through St. John’s, and I would never ask you to buy gift cards or something weird like that. If I was going to make a personal request from individuals, it would be by phone personally.
If you ever get a request from me that doesn’t ask you to give directly to St. John’s you should contact me or the office before making the gift. You can find my number in the directory. Feel free to call my cell phone anytime to confirm a request.
I am sorry people are such snakes and I hope none of you were convinced. Let us continue to be a trustworthy place doing God’s good work. Thank you.
A Safe Place hosts “Raising Our Voices, Making a Joyful Noise!” Sunday, June 28, 2-4pm
A Safe Place Oakland works to decrease domestic violence by providing victims, survivors, and their children with a safe shelter and resources to break the cycle of violence through outreach and education to at-risk populations and diverse communities. St. John’s congregation is invited to attend their biggest fundraiser for the year. Get tickets.
Summer Choir, July 5, July 26, August 16, and August 30
Summer is a great time to try out singing in the choir. There are no Wednesday evening rehearsals, just show up at 9:00 am on a Sunday when you would like to join the choir and rehearse a simple anthem. Then, stay for worship and sing! The remaining dates for summer choir are July 5, July 26, August 16, and August 30. Questions? Ask Todd Jolly (todd@stjohnsberkeley.org) or Evangeline Wolfe (evangeline@stjohnsberkeley.org).
Please share your St. John’s photos!
If you’ve attended any events at St. John’s in 2026 and have photos, please share them with our administrative staff (this helps us get organized for our annual report and have more complete records of St. John’s activities). Please email photos to katie@stjohnsberkeley.org.
Fair Trade Coffee, Chocolates, Olive Oil sales, July 12
Since 2011, St. John’s members have purchased tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of organic, fair-trade coffee, tea, chocolate, & olive oil to support small-scale farmers across the world. This is not a fundraiser for the church; SJ offers these products at the lowest prices possible to the church community — the more frequently we choose these products, the greater our participation in a truly just economic system. On Sunday, July 12, during coffee hour on the patio, there will an assortment of products to select from — come take a look! – Bill Herwood
Free Lunch for Berkeley Kids through July 31
Children who are 18 years old or younger are invited to eat free in Berkeley. The City of Berkeley, in collaboration with the State of California Department of Education, will offer free summer lunches and snacks to all Berkeley children at locations across the city. Find locations and more information at berkeleyca.gov.
Join California Interfaith Power & Light to Take Action in Support of Clean Energy Access
California Interfaith Power & Light is asking that Californians urge your California Assembly representative to support the SB 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act. This bill will advance the state’s clean energy progress by making solar energy more affordable and accessible for millions of residents. Learn more and take action.
Ride for Palestine – all are welcome, July 19
Last day for registration is Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The Ride for Palestine is an annual fundraising project of the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA). MECA works to protect the lives, rights, and well-being of children in Palestine and refugee camps in Lebanon.
All riders are committing to raise a minimum of $500. MECA will support your Peer-2-Peer fundraising with sample letters, many tips on fundraising, and we are available to help if you need coaching. Learn more at rideforpalestine.com.
QR Code for Giving Money to St. John’s
One can now donate via PayPal for weekly giving and special events. Simply scan the PayPal QR Code in our bulletin or church lobby. All donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for your continued support.