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in our commitment to justice for all people and for our planet. We look forward to meeting you.
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50th ANNIVERSARY OF OUR SANCTUARY CELEBRATION, MAY 18


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Sunday Service … May 11, 2025 @ 10am

4th Sunday of Easter  … Sunday, May 11, 2025  at 10am 
Come as you are! Everyone welcome … In-person or on Zoom.

R E A D I N G S
Psalm 23, Acts 9:36-43, John 10:22-30, Psalm 207     

S E R M O N
“Shepherding and Mothering”  by The Rev. Dr. Max Lynn 

M U S I C 
PRELUDE … “Prelude and Fugue No.2, Op. 16” Clara Schumann (1819-1896)
INTROIT … “Sing Alleluia” Baldassare Donato (1548-1603)
HYMN … “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
ANTHEM … “Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord” Kirke L. Mechem (b. 1925)
HYMN … “Bring Many Names”  
OFFERTORY … “Salve mater misericordiae”(Hail, Mother of mercy) René Vierne (1878-1918)
HYMN … “Though I May Speak”
POSTLUDE …  “La Glorification from Suite Mariale” Paul de Maleingreau (1887-1956)

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S – – – – – – –

Our Sanctuary’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is on Sunday, May 18

St. John’s is 118 years old, but the Sanctuary is turning 50 this year. Join us on Sunday, May 18 in Worship, and for a Party after worship on the lawn: Bring friends, family and neighbors. There will be authentic Mexican tacos, salads, cake, refreshments, a Bluegrass Band, and a Bounce House! Check out our 50th Anniversary webpage for interesting history on the Sanctuary.

Berkeley CROP Walk 2025
Get involved with the annual Berkeley CROP Hunger Walk!  The Berkeley CROP Hunger walk supports Church World Service (CWS), Dorothy Day House, and the Berkeley Food Pantry. These non-profits operate food programs, emergency response assistance, and longer-term solutions. You can donate and/or register to walk by visiting the CROP walk’s website. One may also give checks made out to “CWS/CROP” to Greg or Don Rising. This year’s walk will be held on Sunday, May 18 at St. Mary Magdalen at 1:30pm.

Activities @ S J

 

S U N D A Y
• SJ Worship 10am, Sanctuary & online
• SJ Communion  1st Sundays during Worship, Sanctuary & online
• SJ Children’s & Youth program
10:20am (they leave with teachers from Worship)
• SJ Fellowship 11:15am, Patio or Campbell Hall
• SJ Fair Trade Coffee 11:15am, Some Sundays, Patio or Narthex
Dec. 1st next sale
• SJ Sunday Forum
11:30am, Some Sundays, Fireside Room & online

• SJ Bell Choir 11:30am, 1st & 3rd Sundays, Choir Room 212

 

M O N D A Y
• Berkeley Community Chorus  6:30pm, Sanctuary

 

T U E S D A Y
• SJ Prime Timers Ceramics  9:30am, Hunter Hall
• Dutch School 4pm, Sproul & Fireside
• Adult Children of Alcoholics
7pm, Rm 212
• PFLAG 4th Tuesday. 7pm, Campbell

 

W E D N E S D A Y
• Food Not Bombs, 11am, Kitchen
• SJ Choir Rehearsal, 7:30pm, Sanctuary

 

T H U R S D A Y
• Food Not Bombs, 11am, Kitchen
SJ Horizons Bible Study, 3rd Thursday, 12pm, Campbell Hall & online

 

F R I D A Y
• SJ Lectionary Bible Study, 10am, online
• SJ Knitting Ministry, 2nd & 4th Friday, 2pm, online
• SJ Flic Flac Movie Group, 3rd Friday, 7:30pm, online

 

S A T U R D A Y
• SJ Men’s Breakfast Group, 1st Sat., 8:30am, online

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GROUPS MEETING @ S J
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