Come as you are! Everyone welcome … In-person or on Zoom.
R E A D I N G S
🔆 Revelation 14:6-16 🔆 Revelation 21:1-7
S E R M O N
🔆 “Revelation: Decide Whose You Are” – The Reverend Dr. Max Lynn
M U S I C
PRELUDE … Canzona dans la tonalité grégorienne, Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897)
INTROIT … Bwana Awabariki (May God Grant You a Blessing), Swahili folk hymn
HYMN … Stand Up and Bless the Lord
ANTHEM … Sailing, Gavin Sutherland (b. 1972), arranged by Peter Hunt (living)
HYMN … There Is a Balm in Gilead
OFFERTORY … Improvisation, Nadia Boulanger (1887-1979)
HYMN … Come Sing O Church, in Joy!
POSTLUDE … Dialogue sur les Grands Jeux, Nicolas de Grigny (1672-1703)
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A N N O U N C E M E N T S
Camp Elmwood 2026: BBQ Dinner and Talent Show July 31
Camp Elmwood Director Jamie Collins, Assistant Camp Director PJ Mata’afa, Manju Noone, Don Rising, Julia Oversloot, Evangeline Wolfe, Pastor Max, and all the precious hands working behind the scenes invite you to a fun-filled evening at our Camp Elmwood BBQ dinner. Whether you are a camper, parent, church member, or friend, everyone is warmly invited to enjoy delicious food and great fellowship while celebrating the Camp Elmwood community.
Please join us July 31 from 5-7pm on the St. John’s Patio and Hunter Hall.
Summer Choir, 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 26, August 16, and August 30. Questions? Ask Todd Jolly (todd@stjohnsberkeley.org) or Evangeline Wolfe (evangeline@stjohnsberkeley.org).
Join the Presbytery of San Francisco in a Conversation about Presbytery Resources
The Presbytery of San Francisco is working to identify what the presbytery’s theological values are around property, money, and people resources, which will help guide decision-making in the future.
You are invited to participate in one of these conversations. Please choose the session that best fits your worshiping community, language needs, and schedule. If you have questions, please reach out to Laura Cheifetz at lcheifetz@sfpby.org. Learn more and sign up.
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.