Not Tolerating Intolerance

as featured in the Waterbury Republican-American (1/18/17) 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.
 
There was a strong sense of support among the crowd. It strongly applauded a beautifully sung passage from the Koran by 10-year-old Mariam Beshtawii from the Al Heydaya Islamic Center; and a similarly harmonious reading by Rabbi Shaul Marshall Praver from the Newtown Interfaith Clergy.
 
The event was sponsored by The Naugatuck Valley Project and the United Muslim Mosque, Inc.
 
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Funeral Service for Adolfo Villar (-2017)

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Adolfo Villar, a parishioner of St. John's and active member of the Latino congregation. Adolfo passed away in a car accident, lately reported in the area news Please remember Adolfo in your prayers, that God's will for him may be fulfilled.
 
A Memorial Service for St John's parishioner, Adolfo Villar, will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church on Friday, January 20, 2017, at 3:00pm. Gathering to follow in the church library.
 Es con gran tristeza reportamos la muerte de Adolfo Villar, un parroquiano de San Juan y miembro activo de la congregación latina. Adolfo falleció en un accidente automovilístico, informaron últimamente los medios de comunicación de la zona. Por favor recuerden a Adolfo en sus oraciones, y que Dios lo bendiga para siempre.
 
Un servicio conmemorativo para el parroquiano de San Juan, Adolfo Villar, se celebrará en la Iglesia Episcopal de San Juan en el viernes, 20 de enero a las 15.00. Reunirse para seguir en la biblioteca de la iglesia. Read more • Leer más → “Funeral Service for Adolfo Villar (-2017)”

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”

“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”

Who Will Have a Christmas Day?

St. John's Jazz Ensemble

  Listen • Escuche

Composer • El compositor:
Rev. Michael Carroll

Musicians • Músicos:
Keenan Asbridge (trumpet/trompeta)
Samantha Feliciano (vocals/cantante)
Tim Lewis (saxophone/saxofón)
Michael Louchen (bass/bajo)
Rosemary Minkler (piano)
Matt Spencer (drums/batería)

Recorded: December 18, 2016 - Jazz Sunday
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