St. John the Divine Episcopal Church

Happy Halloween! Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed tonight. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep. We'll see you tomorrow with Fr. Bob Burton!

Remembering those who have gone before us this Sunday at 8am & 10am in person and online. Please email names of those you would like to honor to [email protected] by Oct. 28.

Just scored some fun items for Operation Shoebox at Office Depot!

Halloween fun at our 10am service, as Fr. George Amimo blesses our costumes.

The Feast of St. James of Jerusalem "Grant, O God, that, following the example of your servant James the Just, brother of our Lord, your Church may give itself continually to prayer and to the reconciliation of all who are at variance and enmity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen." (Collect of the Day) . .... . . . . Icon of St. James the Just Anonymous See more

Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing power of your Son: Graciously continue in your Church this love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (The Collect for the Feast of St. Luke) . . . .... . . Icon of St. Luke Anon. 15th century See more

Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may be continually given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (BCP p. 234) . . . .... . "Christ Preaching" Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) See more

Sunday, Oct 18 - learn about seeing God in your life during tough times with Fr. George Amimo. This week's inspiring stewardship speakers: Stephanie Reese & Anastasia Winley. Three ways to worship @ 8am & 10am - in person, drive up or online with Zoom. Visit www.stjohncm.org for the link.

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give us more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and meditation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BCP pg. 234) . . . "The Savior of the World" El Greco (1541-1614)

All are welcome at God's table! Join us in person, in your car or online! This Sunday @ 8am & 10am.

Photos from the 10 am Blessing of the Animals last week.

It's a blazing hot October day, and the holidays will be here soon. Here's a wonderful way to share with those in need this Thanksgiving and Christmas season.

Come tomorrow to the blessing of the animals and get your homemade pet treats!

Blessing the animals that bless our lives! Oct. 4 @ 10am. In honor of St. Francis Day, come join us as we bless all the animals in our lives, big and small. All are welcome to attend, along with your favorite animal friends. Treats for pets and people provided. Please bring chairs, as we will be in the park.... St. John The Divine Episcopal Church 183 E. Bay St., Costa Mesa (corner of Orange Ave. & Bay St.) All animals must be on a leash or in an appropriate carrier. Please plan to pick up after your pets. Humans must wear masks and maintain social distancing. Thank you!