List of services (click to go to a separate storyboard) |
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Description |
| 10/29/06 |
This is a very special service because Bishop Sisk visited the church and led the service, gave a sermon, confirmed several candidates, and answered parishioners' questions. |
| 11/5/06 |
The service included a recap by Dr. Hesse of Bishop Sisk's visit on 10/29/06 and the gathering at St. Francis Cottage including a cake for the November birthdays |
| 11/12/06 |
The service included comments by Dr. Hesse about New York's 230th annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. |
| 11/19/06 |
The service, given by Ministers Mimi Goodwin and Terri Vitale. (Dr. Hesse was in Washington, D.C.) |
| 11/22/06 |
The service, given on Thanksgiving Eve by Dr. Hesse, including many humorous remarks about "firsts." |
| 11/26/06 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including remarks after service about The Interfaith Task Force for LGBTQ Homeless Youth. |
| 12/03/06 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including a discussion of extra texts, including the Gospel of James. |
| 12/10/06 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including a continued discussion of extra texts, including the Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew. |
| 12/17/06 |
Renaissance Christmas service, led by Dr. Hesse, including singing, dancing, and playing instruments in the traditions of the Renaissance. |
| 12/24/06 |
The Christmas Eve service, given by Dr. Hesse, including the singing of many carols and hymns. |
| 12/31/06 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including the singing of many carols and hymns. |
| 1/7/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including the singing of many hymns, and following the service is a presentation by Mark Jacobs about Kidsave International and its "Summer Miracles Program" for hosting a child in your home |
| 1/14/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including the singing of many hymns, including a discussion of the importance of using uplifting language and not hurtful language |
| 1/21/07 |
The service, given by Mimi Munroe (in the absence of Dr. Hesse who was in Seattle, WA) , including the singing of many hymns, including a discussion often-violent communication. |
| 1/28/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including (a) the singing of many hymns (b) brief introductions by several parishioners about themselves in an effort to foster community building and (c) announcements regarding the church's annual meeting following the service. |
| 2/4/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including (a) the singing of many hymns (b) brief introductions by several parishioners about themselves in an effort to foster community building and (c) the celebration of parishioner Renne Pyle's 97th birthday (and Paul Gilman talking about "Free Leonard Peltier) |
| 2/11/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including (a) the "dialogue sermon" (b) the singing of many hymns (c) brief introductions by several parishioners about themselves in an effort to foster community building (Videos uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages.) |
| 2/18/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including (a) the "dialogue sermon" (b) the singing of many hymns and (c) Eric Jennings singing and playing piano (Videos uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages.) |
| 2/20/07 |
A dinner was prepared and served at the Meritage Restaurant (Scarsdale, NY) using recipes from Cooking With the Bible, by Dr. Hesse and Anthony Chiffolo. Meritage's chef, Chris Vergara, explains as he cooks. (the videoclip was uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages. Click on the following link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCobYuGxzpo) |
| 3/4/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including (a) the "dialogue sermon" (b) the singing of many hymns and (c) Eric Jennings singing and playing piano (Videos uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages.) |
| 3/11/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including (a) the "dialogue sermon" (b) the singing of many hymns and (c) Eric Jennings singing and playing piano (Videos uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages.) |
| 3/18/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including (a) the "dialogue sermon" (b) the singing of many hymns and (c) Eric Jennings singing and playing piano (d) views inside St. Francis' cottage (Videos uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages.) |
| 3/25/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including (a) the "dialogue sermon" (b) the singing of many hymns and (c) Eric Jennings singing and playing piano (d) views inside St. Francis' cottage (Videos uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages.) |
| 4/1/07 |
The service (Palm Sunday), given by Dr. Hesse, (with portions held outdoors) including (a) the "dialogue sermon" (b) the singing of many hymns (c) Eric Jennings playing piano (d) Ray Faulk and Chris Faulk thanking parishioners and (e) views inside St. Francis' cottage (Videos uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages.) |
| 5/13/07 |
The service (Mother's Day), officiated by (The Rev) Theresa Clark, including (a) the "dialogue sermon" (b) the singing of many hymns (c) Eric Jennings playing piano and the St. John's Choir and Mimi Munroe Goodwin singing several songs. (Videos uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages.) |
6/5/07
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Festal Concert commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Ordination of Dr. Hesse, including (a) music and songs and performances of many people (b) surprise gifts to Dr. Hesse (c) presentation to Dr. Hesse by Rob Seitz and Frank Sisco of a special DVD called "Our Rusty Moments" that included videtaped tributes by many parishioners and two tributes peformed live by Pete Longshore and David Juhren (d) led by Eric Jennings, the singing of "One" from Chorus Line by all attendees and (e) after-party activities inside St. Francis' cottage (Videos uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages.) |
9/29/07
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Cabaret Concert launching The Music School of St. John's Episcopal Church, featuring performances by Rusty Hesse, Eric Jennings and Mimi Munroe Goodwin, and discussions afterwards by members of the audience in the church and in St. Francis' cottage (and including flyers rgarding the new music school (Videos uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages.) |
| 9/30/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including (a) the "dialogue sermon" (e.g. Lazarus and community) (b) the singing of many hymns and (c) Eric Jennings singing and playing piano (d) views inside St. Francis' cottage (Videos uploaded to www.youtube.com and then embedded into VideoVoom webpages.) |
| 12/2/07 |
The service, given by Dr. Hesse, including (a) the "dialogue sermon" (e.g. about Joseph, Mary and Jesus) (b) the singing of many hymns and (c) Eric Jennings singing and playing piano (14 Videoclips uploaded to www.youtube.com and summarized on a youtube playlist that you can get to by clicking the underlined words in the following sentence.) Link on for you tube playlist: http://youtube.com/my_playlists?p=34859451F6F07BBB&page=2 |
| 3/16/08 |
The Palm Sunday service, given by Dr. Hesse, including (a) the "dialogue sermon" (e.g. about the passion of Christ and about resurrection) (b) the singing of many hymns and (c) Eric Jennings singing and playing piano along with Mel White playing piano and her chorus joining with the St. John's choir. Severa videoclips are yet to be uploaded to www.youtube.com and to www.videovoom.com, but for now there are on www.youuuuube.com the following 2 videoclips:
Videocip #7A that covers the Gospel (Matthew 26:14-27:66) (click on the underlined words in the following sentence) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfgWY29LdOc
Videoclip #7B that covers the dialogue sermon led by Dr. Hesse (click on the underlined words in the following sentence) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEVhr1kAJYg |
| 3/18/08 |
Interview of Dr. Hesse by Dr. Ray Peckauskas in St. Francis Cottage. (17 Videoclips uploaded to www.youtube.com and summarized on a youtube playlist that you can get to by clicking the underlined words in the following sentence.) Link on for you tube playlist: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A84A3B9653140FB3&page=2 |
List of special events (click to go to a separate storyboard) |
| 7/9/06 |
Arturo Ray Del Val (a guest at the 7/9/2006 service and who is the father of a parishoner) played on piano the beautiful song "All the Things You Are." |
| 7/9/06 |
Eric Jennings (guest minister for the 7/9/06 service and Musical Director of the church) performed the song "The Prayer of Saint Francis" (singing and playing piano). |
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Flyer History of St. John's Episcopal Church, written by Joanne Bartoli on 9/15/2004 |
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