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📷 Photo from winter 2018 by Laurie Rollins Anderson Media

Join Us at Christmas at St. John! MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 24 NATIVITY OF OUR LORD (CHRISTMAS EVE) 7:00 p.m. – Pre-service Music with Handbells and Choir 7:30 p.m. – Holy Communion with Candlelighting 10:00 p.m. – Festival Eucharist with Candlelighting TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 25 NATIVITY OF OUR LORD (Christmas Day) 10:00 a.m. – Holy Communion

SB7 (#SouthBaltimore7 United Communities) has established six committees and is SUPER EXCITED to increase its collective engagement in these areas! Meeting dates and locations below. Email Alexandra Mills at [email protected] if you are interested in joining a committee. @ Port Covington Impact • Community Development Committee Support the Community Land Trust effort in the region Greg Sawtell October 29, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 PM Drink at the Well 4710 Pennington Ave • Economic Development Committee Promote investment in local, small businesses along commercial corridors/Main St. James Alston & Andrea Mayer October 16, 2018 6:00 – 7:00 PM Faith Tabernacle Church 2422 W Patapsco Ave • Education Committee Create adult learning opportunities Michael Middleton October 22, 2018 12:00 – 1:00 PM Cherry Hill Community Development Corp. 806 Cherry Hill Rd • Public Safety Committee Create Community Camera System with central monitoring Kiesha Allen & Diane Ingram October 16, 2018 6:30 – 7:30 PM Cherrydale Apartments Community Room 1118 Cherry Hill Rd • Quality of Life Committee Increase participation in neighborhood organizations, targeting Hispanic population and tenant councils Diane Ingram October 19, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 PM Cherry Hill Family Health Center 631 Cherry Hill Rd • Transportation Committee Develop inter-neighborhood bus connector Pam Oliver October 17, 2018 6:00 – 7:00 PM Lakeland Community Center 2921 Stranden Rd #Baltimore #community #BrooklynBaltimore #CurtisBay #GreaterBaybrook

Edit: Project dates postponed due to family emergency. Will update when we can! Listening Project: COMMUNITY LISTENING, EMPOWERMENT & CHANGE! LOOKING TO PUT IN WORK TO HELP OUR CITY? If you are looking to bring resources and services to #BrooklynBaltimore, please join us! What the heck is a Listening Project? It’s when #community members intentionally engage with people in different neighborhoods to listen to their concerns and priorities on specific topics AND then do something about what they hear! It’s not just regular talk, though...it requires deep, non-judgmental listening to truly hear and understand people’s fears, hopes, needs, feelings, and ideas. JOIN US! Meet at Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle School 300 Pontiac Avenue Baltimore, MD 21225 Note: Info sessions are optional. All participants MUST complete ONE training. Participants who complete training and at least one tour date can receive payment. Contact Shantay Guy at 410-900-9867 for more information. Baltimore City Hall, Baltimore Community Mediation Center Information Sessions: October 16, 2018 • 6:00 PM–7:00 PM October 17, 2018 • 6:00 PM–7:00 PM Training Dates: October 23, 2018 • 6:00 PM–9:00 PM October 24, 2018 • 6:00 PM–9:00 PM Listening Tour Dates: October 26, 2018 • 2:00 PM–5:00 PM October 27, 2018 • 2:00 PM–5:00 PM Mayor Catherine Pugh’s Community Resource Fair & Block Party November 3, 2018 • 1:00 PM–4:00 PM Location TBD #GreaterBaybrook #ViolenceReductionInitiative

Great parks & green space. Quality & affordable housing. Easy access to major transportation routes. Just some of the feedback Greater Baybrook Alliance has been hearing from community members about what makes #GreaterBaybrook special. There’s one last day to add your thoughts by taking GBA’s online survey! Just 10 minutes of your time and enter to win prizes. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GBA-internal-survey #CurtisBay #BrooklynBaltimore #BrooklynParkMD

All welcome at St. John’s Sour Beef & Roast Beef Oktoberfest Dinner! Saturday, October 13 3 to 7 P.M. CARRY-OUT MEALS AVAILABLE Live German Folk and Oktoberfest Music 3:00 p.m. Sylvia Strolling on the Accordion 5:00 p.m. Arion Gesangverein Dinner includes sour beef or roast beef, potato dumplings or mashed potatoes, green beans with tomatoes, baked apples, red cabbage, bread or roll, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets Available in Advance and at the Door $18 for Adults, $5 for Children (Age 12 and Under) Contact Kathy Taliaferro German Beer and Wine Bar Hot Pretzels Annual Fundraiser to Support the Church Budget Gift Card Tree Raffles: Ravens Tickets, Baskets, & Fall Needlework & Centerpiece 226 WASHBURN AVENUE Basement Social Hall BROOKLYN, MARYLAND 21225 Office: 410-355-7295 Let us know you’re coming, and invite friends and neighbors here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1946114462121552/

You’re Invited! Bring your creatures great and small to the Blessing of the Animals SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 1:00 P.M. Join Us at St. John’s Rain Garden in #BrooklynBaltimore! Activities, Giveaways, Snacks, and Much More! All Are Welcome! Invite your family and friends to bring their pets, too. Bring your pet, a photo of your pet, or even a favorite stuffed animal for a blessing! Beloved, deceased pets will be remembered: bring photos. For safety’s sake, pets must be leashed or caged, please. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If the weather is inclement, the pet blessing will be held in St. John’s social hall. Need more information? Call St. John’s office, 410.355.7295, or send an email to [email protected]. Sponsored by St. John Lutheran Church Brooklyn Baltimore and St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of #CurtisBay #GreaterBaybrook Reply here and invite others: https://www.facebook.com/events/2213122945577884/

#Community Bible School begins tonight in #BrooklynBaltimore, and you're invited! Free dinner and school supplies giveaway sponsored by SB7! Animal visitors from Filbert Street Garden! For Age 5 through Age 12 Years August 27–30, 2018 (Monday through Thursday) 5 to 7 p.m. This is a free program! DINNER AT 5 P.M. STORIES SONGS CRAFTS and more! Curriculum by ELCA World Hunger Let’s celebrate God’s Good Creation together--sign up for Bible School today! St. John Lutheran Church 226 Washburn Avenue at 3rd Street Brooklyn, MD 21225 Information and Registration: 410.355.7295 [email protected] #GreaterBaybrook

Today, medical students from the University of Maryland partnered with our parish nurses to hold a community health fair event. The fair featured a variety of health related resources, healthy snacks, and health screenings. Many thanks to all who were involved!

Maryland We Care COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR TODAY! FERIA DE SALUD COMUNITARIA SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018 10 am – 2 pm FREE FOOD, GIVEAWAYS, & SCREENINGS FOR Women’s/Men’s Health, Diabetes Counseling, Simple Heart & Lung Test, GI Health, Eye, Nose, Throat Exam, Dental Hygiene, Mental Health, Substance & Opioid Abuse **Physicians, nurses, & other medical staff will be present.**

Today St. John hosted a Paint Nite in the Afternoon fundraiser in the social hall. It was a great afternoon of fellowship, painting, snacks, and drinks.

Community members built rain barrels for their homes and for use at St. John and St. Paul in #CurtisBay, in a March 2017 workshop led by Samantha from #BlueWaterBaltimore. St. John is part of #BlueWaterCongregations. Our #stormwater management practices are funded by Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Baltimore City Department of Public Works, w/ support from Blue Water Baltimore and Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake. #BrooklynBaltimore #creationcare #GreaterBaybrook #Baltimore

Dedication of the rain garden in October. Environmental Action Committee Co-chairs Laurie Rollins Anderson and Pastor Bob. One of our most noticeable #stormwater management features, the #raingarden was planted in partnership with Blue Water Baltimore Congregations, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore City Department of Public Works, and Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake. #BrooklynBaltimore #GreaterBaybrook #creationcare #gardens #Baltimore

One of the most noticeable #stormwater management features implemented by our Environmental Action Committee is the #raingarden planted in partnership with Blue Water Baltimore Congregations, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore City Department of Public Works and Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake. #BrooklynBaltimore #GreaterBaybrook #creationcare #gardens #Baltimore

Dedication of the rain garden in October, along with a pet blessing for St. Francis Day. One of the most noticeable #stormwater management features, the #raingarden was planted in partnership with Blue Water Baltimore Congregations, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Baltimore City Department of Public Works and Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake. #BrooklynBaltimore #GreaterBaybrook #creationcare #gardens #Baltimore

ITALIAN DINNER TODAY! All Are Invited! Buon Appetito! Saturday, May 19, 2018 4 to 7 p.m. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH 226 Washburn Avenue Brooklyn, MD 21225 Choice of Pasta with Meatballs or Meat Sauce, Salad, Italian Bread, Dessert, and Non-alcoholic Beverage $12 for Adults $5 for Children (Age 12 and Under) Carry-outs Available Raffles Beer and Wine Bar Proceeds to Benefit St. John’s Ministries and Programs SPONSORED BY ST. JOHN’S FUNDRAISER TASK FORCE

Visit us at the Free Community Resource Festival today through 2pm @ The Transformation Center #GreaterBaybrook #BrooklynBaltimore

Basket Bingo tomorrow at Roland Terrace Democratic Club!

Holy Week Schedule All welcome! SUNDAY OF THE PASSION/PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 25 9:00 a.m. – Blessing of the Palms, Reading of the Passion, and Holy Communion MAUNDY THURSDAY, MARCH 29 7:00 p.m. – Holy Communion and Stripping of the Altar GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30 12:00 noon – Triumph of the Cross Service 7:00 p.m. – Tenebrae Service VIGIL OF EASTER, SATURDAY, MARCH 31 9:00 a.m. – Volunteers Needed to Decorate the Sanctuary for Easter 11:00 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt and Party RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD/EASTER DAY, SUNDAY, APRIL 1 9:00 a.m. – Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. – Easter Brunch

In 2018, the season of Lent in the Christian church begins February 14, Ash Wednesday. You are invited to worship at St. John this evening when a Service of Confession, Imposition of Ashes, and Holy Communion will be offered at 7:00 p.m.