February Grapevine
The Grapevine, the monthly newsletter of the parish of St. John, Ocean Springs, is available online.
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The Episcopal Church
Welcomes You
Our Presiding Bishop
28th Presiding Bishop & Primate
The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. In this role, he serves as the church’s chief pastor and CEO. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission.
He was ordained bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 after serving as rector of St. John’s in Franklin, Pennsylvania, for seven years. From 2014 to 2018, he served as bishop provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, and from 2019 to 2024, he led a partnership between the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York.
Rowe holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Grove City College, a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in organizational learning and leadership from Gannon University. He has served as a leader of many civic and churchwide organizations and governance bodies, and as parliamentarian for the House of Bishops.
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St. John's: a community at prayer. Come pray with us. 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer (bulletin) (join on Zoom) 12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer (bulletin) (join on Zoom) 4:00 p.m. Evening Prayer (bulletin) (join on Zoom) 8:00 ...
Read MoreWednesday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Children (K – 3) are invited to participate. For more information contact Mary Chaffe Brooks or Jonathan Mitchell. Cherubs sing about once every 6 weeks, usually at ...
Read MoreIn August, St. John’s once again demonstrated their unwavering support for the Samaritan Food Pantry, with parishioners donating 315 food items, $200 from DOK, $625 from church budget and continued financial support f...
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Dear St. Peter’s Family and Friends, This past week has been a week for prayer. We prayed as we listened to the stories of the many people who visited the office seeking social assistance and expressing their f...
Read MoreDear St. Peter’s Family and Friends, It is perhaps a sad reflection of my naivety or our extant culture that, when I performed an internet search using the terms, “Pentecost and Spiritual Gifts,” ...
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