We welcomed Alice Sadler, our new Associate Rector, on Sunday, September 14, with a reception in the Parish Hall and some kind words from those who have experienced her positive influence and healing faith in one of her past endeavors. Mother Alice joined Trinity-by-the Cove in Naples, FL as Associate Rector for Pastoral Care and…
In a truly joyful service on Sunday, August 24, we celebrated the new ministry of St. John’s Church through the induction of our 16th Rector, the Rev. Charles E. Connelly. Bishop Dabney Smith presided and preached, and in attendance to witness the blessed event were a number of Episcopal priests from our deanery, including: Fr. Eric Kahl, Rector of St. Mary’s; Fr.…
The Wardens and Vestry are pleased to announce, with the full agreement of the Right Reverend Dabney T. Smith of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, that the Reverend Charles Evans Connelly has been called as the Sixteenth Rector of Saint John’s Episcopal Church and Parish Day School. This occurred by a unanimous vote at a special…
We are happy to announce that, after a unanimous vote on Thursday, January 9, the Vestry of St. John’s Church asked the Rev. Charles Connelly to serve as the parish’s Priest-in-Charge and he has accepted. Senior Warden Gregory Gaar said of the appointment: “The Vestry is very excited to have Father Connelly lead our Parish during this important time in the life…