2nd Sunday of Easter … Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 10am
Come as you are! Everyone welcome … In-person or on Zoom.
R E A D I N G S
Psalm 147, Acts 5:24–32 , John 20:19-31
S E R M O N
“Finding Hopeful Imagination” by Elizabeth Conway
M U S I C
PRELUDE … “Prélude from Suite Medievale” Jean Langlais (1907-1991)
INTROIT … “Fall to the Earth” Thurlow Weed (b. 1966)
HYMN … “Now Praise the Lord”
ANTHEM … “When Christ Was Risen” Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625)
HYMN … “God of the Sparrow”
OFFERTORY … “Victimae paschali laudes” Heinrich Scheidemann (1595-1663)
HYMN … “Creating God, Your Fingers Trace”
POSTLUDE … “Finale” Robin Dinda (b. 1959)
Join us for Coffee Hour immediately after the service.
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Sunday Forum on US AID National Security and Foreign Assistance
On Sunday, May 4, after worship, come for a discussion on USAID National Security and Foreign Assistance with Nick Marinacci. After graduating from Notre Dame and serving with Pastor Max in Peace Corps Guatemala, Nick Marinacci has spent most of the last 30 years in countries in conflict and transition, in the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Nick will discuss how USAID’s work relates to U.S. national security and what effect the agency’s closure and a reduction in foreign assistance might have around the world.
Nick’s experience includes humanitarian assistance during the war in Bosnia and conflicts in the former Soviet Union in the 90s, and post-9/11 counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan. He worked in West Bank/Gaza during the second intifada, worked (remotely) on Libya and Syria during the Arab Spring, and has managed and/or advised on peacebuilding, stabilization, and countering extremism programs in Colombia, Central America, the Lake Chad basin, Somalia, and across the Middle East. Nick’s last assignment for USAID was a trip to Ukraine in January.
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! To explore the history our Sanctuary, please click the 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR SANCTUARY, MAY 18 web page.
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.