Choir Sundays at St. John’s
St. John’s Choir has returned to the 9:30am service! We will continue to have monthly “Choir Sundays” as part of our music rotation going into the New Year. Scheduled so far are:
- January 14 (celebrating Rev.
Emmanuel, God with Us
St. John's Jazz Ensemble
Listen • Escuche
Composers • Los compositores:
Amy Grant & Chris Eaton
Musicians • Músicos:
Larry Davis (drums/batería)
Samantha Feliciano (vocals/cantante)
Andre Foote (trumpet/trompeta)
Brian Ladden (djembe)
Tim Lewis (saxophone/saxofón)
Michael Louchen (bass/bajo)
Rosemary Minkler (vocals/cantante)
Steven Minkler (piano)
Recorded: December 17, 2017 - Jazz Sunday
Grabado: 17 Diciembre 2017 – La misa con música en el estilo de jazz Read more • Leer más → “Emmanuel, God with Us”
Labyrinth finds renewed life at city church
A contemplative labyrinth installed seven years ago at St. John’s Church on the Green was rededicated Sunday, October 1, 2017, after a major overhaul led by a parishioner and carried out by people in recovery. Read more • Leer más → “Labyrinth finds renewed life at city church”
Welcome, Brett Figlewski
On Sunday, September 10, 2017, please welcome Brett Figlewski to the St. John's family!Brett is postulant for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. He grew up in Harwinton, Conn., and now lives in New York City during the week and Sharon, Conn., on weekends. After studying political science in college, Brett spent a year as a VISTA volunteer in Puerto Rico. Afterwards, he went to law school and now works as a lawyer on cases of gender violence, family law, and LGBT rights. Brett’s recent field placements as a postulant have been with congregations in the towns of Cornwall, Watertown, and Kent, where he assisted in liturgical duties, Bible study, pastoral care, and preaching. He is also a member of the Northwest Region Leadership Team and helped start a ministry network to care for the local environment. Brett enjoys spending time with his family, watching historical dramas, and stumbling upon stone walls when walking in the Connecticut woods. Read more • Leer más → “Welcome, Brett Figlewski”
Jazz Concert & CD Release: Rosemary Minkler Trio
Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 3:00pm
Sunday, June 25, 2017
3:00pm at St. John's Church
Tickets are $5, available in advance, at the door, or online at EventBrite (online service charges apply)
This afternoon's performance is a showcase of the compositions featured on Rosemary Minkler's debut album, entitled Prospectus. This self-produced album features all original music performed by Rosemary on piano and vocals, Jeff Moro on bass, and Eric Hallenbeck on drums. Rosemary has been a member of St. John's since birth, and leads an ensemble of musicians at the church's monthly jazz music service. Read more >> Read more • Leer más → “Jazz Concert & CD Release: Rosemary Minkler Trio
Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 3:00pm”
“Heroic Music” Concert Raises $6,000
by Vincent DeLuise with Steven Minkler
Listeners were treated to an extraordinary aural experience on the afternoon of February 5, 2017, at St. John’s Church, while helping raise nearly $6,000 to benefit the church’s music and community programs. Read more • Leer más → ““Heroic Music” Concert Raises $6,000”
Tune in to WATR on Wednesday, February 1
Tune in Wednesday, February 1, at 9:10am, to hear an interview with Leif Bjaland, Music Director and Conductor of the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra ON THE RADIO with WATR-AM's morning personality Tom Chute -- all about the "Heroic Music" concert happening at St. John's on Sunday, February 5! Read More Read more • Leer más → “Tune in to WATR on Wednesday, February 1”
Not Tolerating Intolerance
More than 200 people filled the pews at St. John’s Episcopal Church Wednesday night for a rally expressing support for Muslims. The event featured Christian, Muslim and Jewish faith leaders calling for a stand against rising intolerance. Read more • Leer más → “Not Tolerating Intolerance”
Benefit Concert for St. John’s Church: Heroic Music for Brass and Organ
Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 3:00pm
On Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 3:00pm, join us for a very special concert to benefit St. John's Episcopal Church in Waterbury, in collaboration with the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra and the Kellogg Family. Read More about the Concert → Read more • Leer más → “Benefit Concert for St. John’s Church: Heroic Music for Brass and Organ
Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 3:00pm”
Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 3:00pm”
“This Christmas” with the St. John’s Jazz Ensemble
"And this Christmas, will be A very special Christmas, for me..."
December 18, 2016, was Jazz Sunday at St. John's, Waterbury. Our Jazz Ensemble, which plays one Sunday each month, entertained the congregation with a lively version of Donny Hathaway's 1970 hit as the postlude to the service. Performing "This Christmas" are Samantha Feliciano (guest vocalist), Keenan Asbridge (trumpet), Tim Lewis (saxophone), Michael Louchen (bass), Rosemary Minkler (piano), and Matt Spencer (drums).
To listen to this recording, click here to begin playing the audio file. Read more • Leer más → ““This Christmas” with the St. John’s Jazz Ensemble”