You loved them when they sang a Concert for us last August. You wanted more. Mel, Dave, and James will return to help St. John’s MCC celebrate our 34th Anniversary of the founding of our church. Featuring songs from their recently released album, “Shine,” Canaan will sing a Concert for us on Saturday evening, March 6th, beginning at 6:30 in our Sanctuary. Then they will stay overnight to sing a few songs for us during the 11:00 am Celebration Worship service on Sunday.

To help you remember them, be sure to re-view some of the videos from their last concert that are available on our website by clicking here. You can get the very latest info about Canaan at their newly-redesigned website, CanaanBand.com.

The beginning of the liturgical season of Lent marks a time of reflection. As we prepare to remember the events of Holy Week, Ash Wednesday marks a time when we can pause in our busy schedules to begin that period of reflection.

This year, we will gather at St. John’s MCC on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:00 pm for our Ash Wednesday Service. Like many congregations, the service will be simple – featuring the imposition of ashes that were made by burning the palm leaves used during last year’s Palm Sunday worship. Palm Sunday, of course, marks the beginning of Holy Week – culminated by Easter.

You are invited to join us in this meaningful worship experience in our Sanctuary.

On Sunday, February 7, following our Celebration Service, we will have a meeting for those interested in learning about birthing an Usher Ministry. This will be an excellent opportunity for anyone to discover more about this vital ministry during worship. For more information, please contact Val Webster or Will Robinson.

Some days, hope can be pretty hard to find. Even at Christmas, it’s challenging to avoid thoughts about holiday bills or how to afford presents this year. But, at St. John’s MCC, we have faith in a brighter future. And that faith is based on the true meaning of Christmas. Even during the darkest times, we can find strength and comfort in Jesus’ birth and the light He brings to the world. Come join us, and regain hope this Christmas!

Please Join Us!
Christmas Eve Lovefeast Service
Thursday, December 24th
6:30 pm and 9:00 pm

St. John’s MCC
805 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605

A Lovefeast service is a service dedicated to Christian love, and is most famously practiced by the Moravians. A Lovefeast seeks to strengthen the bonds and the spirit of harmony, goodwill, and congeniality, as well as to forgive past disputes and, instead, love one another.

The Moravian Lovefeast is based upon the Agape feast and the meals of the early churches described in Acts, which were partaken in unity and love. Traditionally for European, Canadian, and American Lovefeasts, a sweetened bun and coffee is served to the congregation in the pews by dieners (from the German for servers). St. John’s MCC will begin our own tradition this year.