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Janet Weiser and Anglican Prayer Beads

By Janet Weiser
“... my heart is open to Thee
Teach me how to pray
Do thyself pray within me.”
- St. Philaret of Moscow

Our recent Women’s Renewal Day was indeed a day of renewal of heart and spirit. Thank you, Wendy and Corie, for planning and providing activities, food and lots of good cheer. In the afternoon, we had the opportunity to learn how to make and use Anglican Prayer Beads. Read more....

The Tyranny of Theological Imagination

Father Ed from St. James Anglican Church, San Jose

From Fr. Ed's Blog
As long as our understanding of God is dependent upon our imagination we will be driven by the feelings and desires that fuel our imagination. We will be held captive by our sins and remain deluded by our desires. When our understanding of God becomes limited to what we imagine our image of God inevitably becomes a reflection of our opinions and desires. Read more....

Small Group Study

St. John Small Group Study

Beginning April 18th, St. John’s small group in Orinda will go through a 9-week study presented by Nicky Gumbel (Alpha course originator) called A Life Worth Living based on Paul's letter to the Phillippians. You and your friends are invited to participate. For more details, call Dorothy Gager at 925.386.6393 or send her an This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Each talk explains how it is possible to live the Christian life positively, practically and joyfully and is aimed specifically at those who are starting out in the Christian life. The DVDs are filmed at Holy Trinity Brompton church in London. Read more....

Finding St. John's Anglican Church

Aaron and Corie Anderson

By Aaron and Corie Anderson
We want to draw on an over-used line from Forrest Gump to tell the story of finding St. John's Anglican Church. Finding a new church is "… like a box of chocolates -- you never know what you're going to get." Well, in finding St. John's Anglican Church, we have opened the box of chocolates, and discovered an amazing group of people, a place where Christ is truly present, and we are delighted to be here! Read more....

Anglican Fever: Youth Flock to New Denomination

St. James Church, Willow Glen, San Jose, CA

[Source: CBN News US] Watch video here. CHICAGO -- For decades young people have flocked to seeker-friendly churches that feature culturally relevant services and a casual environment. Now, a new denomination that emphasizes tradition and centuries-old sacraments and practices is drawing them in.
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Sunday Schedule

Welcome to St. John's Anglican Church

Our regular Sunday worship and communion service led by Site Pastor Mike Patterson will take place this Sunday, 11:00 a.m., at the Santa Maria Church Chapel in Orinda. Our service is typically over by 12:00 noon. Coffee and fellowship follow our worship service.

You are warmly invited to visit us, including interested visitors, family, and friends. Childcare is provided. Our worship is based on the 1979 Book of Common Prayer (BCP). If you have one, please bring your own; if you don't, we have extras on hand.
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Way Of The Cross Video

Way of the Cross

Dorothy Gager, a member of St. John's Anglican Church, is a sculptor and she created the Stations of the Cross.

Read more and watch the video.

News from around the Communion

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First-ever Anglican Mission Leaders Meeting at the Berkeley Yacht Club. In attendance were
representatives from 7 Missions: Amazing Grace in Yuba City, Holy Spirit in Folsom, Davis Anglican Mission in Davis, St. Augustine in Concord, Emmaus of San Francisco, St. John's of Orinda, and Hawaii (via video conference). Read more....

Welcome To St. John's

St. John's Anglican

Welcome to St. John's Anglican Church in Orinda, CA. We are planting a new Anglican Church in Contra Costa County. We are in the early stages. Read more...

Prayer Requests

St. John's Prayer Chain has many members committed to praying for all who request prayer. Our members consider it a privilege to pray for others. We are not separate individuals but one family in Jesus name. God didn't mean for us to go it alone.
Let us pray for you.

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Our purpose is to bring people to Christ,
develop them to Christ-like maturity,
empower them for a meaningful ministry
in the Church and a life mission
in the world in order to magnify God.