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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000
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SUMMARY:Church Cleaning
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URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/church-cleaning-10/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Church Maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T114500
DTSTAMP:20260220T202738Z
CREATED:20260220T202738Z
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SUMMARY:Lenten Contemplative Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Joe Noecker will be leading weekly Contemplative Prayer services on Fridays\, through 3/27. All are welcome\, always!
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/lenten-contemplative-prayer-4/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Sanctuary/Nave\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T183000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050550Z
CREATED:20251210T043644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050550Z
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SUMMARY:Choir Practice
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/choir-practice-19/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Choir Room\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Choir":MAILTO:music@stjohnssylva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260311T041330Z
CREATED:20260311T041040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T041330Z
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SUMMARY:Instapot Cooking Demo & Community Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The St. John’s Episcopal Church Women (ECW) and Men’s Group invite the entire parish to a special gathering featuring Jenna Krantz of Uncomplicated Kitchen. \nAt 10:30 AM\, Jenna will lead a hands-on cooking demonstration\, preparing a vegetarian chili using the Instant Pot. Everyone is welcome to attend the demonstration\, help with preparation\, and learn practical tips for cooking nutritious and delicious meals using simple ingredients often available through food pantries. \nLunch will be served at 12:00 PM\, followed by a brief gathering and conversation. The menu will include vegetarian chili along with homemade bread pudding and other accompaniments. \nThis event is also an opportunity to learn more about the mission and work of Uncomplicated Kitchen\, which holds Wednesday classes in the St. John’s kitchen and serves our wider community. We hope this gathering will help strengthen our connection and explore ways our parish can support their important work. \nMembers of the entire parish and community are warmly invited to attend. \nA $10 donation is requested to help cover ingredients and Jenna’s teaching time. \nPlease RSVP by March 11 so we know how many to plan for. \nRSVP to: Cyndie Faircloth-Smith at fairclothsmithc@yahoo.com \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/instapot-cooking-demo-community-lunch/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Parish Hall\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Happenings,Community Partners,Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Church Women":MAILTO:fairclothsmithc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T130000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050540Z
CREATED:20251210T043644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050540Z
UID:613-1773576000-1773579600@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee Hour! Each Sunday directly after the service\, we share food\, coffee\, and conversation in our Parish Hall\, located on the lower floor of the church. We share a lot of life\, learning\, and laughter during this hour.
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/coffee-hour-18/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T120000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050540Z
CREATED:20251210T043643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050540Z
UID:612-1773572400-1773576000@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/sunday-worship-18/
LOCATION:NC
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050540Z
CREATED:20251210T043643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050540Z
UID:611-1773491400-1773500400@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Pic-N-Play
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/pic-n-play-9/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community Partners,Parish Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T114500
DTSTAMP:20260220T202324Z
CREATED:20260220T202324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T202324Z
UID:1884-1773399600-1773402300@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Contemplative Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Joe Noecker will be leading weekly Contemplative Prayer services on Fridays\, through 3/27. All are welcome\, always!
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/lenten-contemplative-prayer-3/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Sanctuary/Nave\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T183000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050526Z
CREATED:20251210T043629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050526Z
UID:608-1773250200-1773253800@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Choir Practice
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/choir-practice-18/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Choir Room\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Choir":MAILTO:music@stjohnssylva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T130000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050526Z
CREATED:20251210T043628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050526Z
UID:607-1772971200-1772974800@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee Hour! Each Sunday directly after the service\, we share food\, coffee\, and conversation in our Parish Hall\, located on the lower floor of the church. We share a lot of life\, learning\, and laughter during this hour.
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/coffee-hour-17/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050526Z
CREATED:20251210T043628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050526Z
UID:606-1772967600-1772971200@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/sunday-worship-17/
LOCATION:NC
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260211T185546Z
CREATED:20260211T185546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T185546Z
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SUMMARY:Pysanky Egg Class
DESCRIPTION:The tradition of pysanky (from the Ukrainian meaning “to write”) goes back 1000’s of years predating Christianity in the region when the practice was a popular way to celebrate the arrival of spring. It has evolved into an Easter celebration. \nThe art of “writing pysanky” entails the application of lines drawn with melted beeswax on the surface of the egg over which a coating of egg dye is applied. This process is repeated through a succession of lines of wax and progressively darker shades of dye until the egg is covered with wax and dye. At the end of this process all layers of wax are removed to reveal the multiple colors and patterns. The patterns used on the eggs are symbolic of various concepts such as health\, wisdom\, joy\, faith\, prayer\, and eternal life. \nHelen Jones (who has been engaging in this art form since 2015) is offering classes in writing pysanky to anyone interested in learning this technique* and enriching their spiritual journey. The classes will be offered in the parish hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 18 Jackson Street in Sylva\, on February 21\, March 7 and March 21 from 1:30-4pm. The cost will be $15 to cover the cost of materials. Several patterns will be offered from which to choose. These will be patterns ranging from beginner level to more advanced patterns. In the span of one session\, participants should be able to complete an egg and have it dry and ready to take home to display in the stand provided. \nThe class size is limited to 8 students per session so that everyone can get individual attention and coaching. You may register by contacting Helen at hhjrwj@gmail.com or posting your name in a slot on the class roster on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board. \n*No innate artistic ability is required. The skills involved are not gender-specific. Be aware that this process involves candle flames\, hot melted wax\, and the careful handling of “blown” (emptied-out) eggs.
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/pysanky-egg-class-2/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Parish Hall\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Jones":MAILTO:hhjrwj@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T150000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050511Z
CREATED:20251210T043614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050511Z
UID:603-1772798400-1772809200@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Church Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/church-cleaning-9/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Church Maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T114500
DTSTAMP:20260220T202220Z
CREATED:20260220T202220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T202220Z
UID:1881-1772794800-1772797500@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Contemplative Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Joe Noecker will be leading weekly Contemplative Prayer services on Fridays\, through 3/27. All are welcome\, always!
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/lenten-contemplative-prayer-2/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Sanctuary/Nave\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T183000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050511Z
CREATED:20251210T043613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050511Z
UID:602-1772645400-1772649000@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Choir Practice
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/choir-practice-17/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Choir Room\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Choir":MAILTO:music@stjohnssylva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T130000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050511Z
CREATED:20251210T043613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050511Z
UID:601-1772366400-1772370000@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee Hour! Each Sunday directly after the service\, we share food\, coffee\, and conversation in our Parish Hall\, located on the lower floor of the church. We share a lot of life\, learning\, and laughter during this hour.
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/coffee-hour-16/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T120000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050510Z
CREATED:20251210T043613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050510Z
UID:600-1772362800-1772366400@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/sunday-worship-16/
LOCATION:NC
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050510Z
CREATED:20251210T043559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050510Z
UID:599-1772281800-1772290800@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Pic-N-Play
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/pic-n-play-8/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Community Partners,Parish Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260213T190938Z
CREATED:20260109T213938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T190938Z
UID:1692-1772213400-1772218800@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:February Family Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our February Family Movie Night\, rescheduled from January! We’ll be watching the 2015 Pixar film Inside Out. \nInside Out follows an 11-year-old girl navigating a big move from Minnesota to San Francisco\, told through the emotions in her mind: Joy\, Sadness\, Anger\, Fear\, and Disgust. The film is rated PG and runs 95 minutes. It is heartfelt\, funny\, and meaningful for viewers of all ages. \nPizza\, popcorn\, and a cozy\, come-as-you-are vibe are included. Pajamas encouraged. \nRSVP required: Please email Beth Jones by noon on February 27 at eaj_28741@yahoo.com with the number of people in your family who plan to attend so we can order enough pizza. \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/january-family-movie-night/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Parish Hall\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Children's Ministry":MAILTO:eaj_28741@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260220T161529Z
CREATED:20260220T161529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T161529Z
UID:1870-1772193600-1772197200@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Men's Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a luncheon at Creekside Oyster House and Grill! \nThis is a space for fellowship\, service\, and spiritual connection\, and all who feel called to be part of this community are welcome.\nPlease RSVP to Stephen Loper via email if you plan to attend.
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/mens-luncheon/
LOCATION:Creekside Oyster House and Grill\, 219 W Main St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Happenings,Parish Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T114500
DTSTAMP:20260220T201641Z
CREATED:20260220T201641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T201641Z
UID:1876-1772190000-1772192700@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Lenten Contemplative Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Joe Noecker will be leading weekly Contemplative Prayer services on Fridays\, through 3/27. All are welcome\, always!
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/lenten-contemplative-prayer/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Sanctuary/Nave\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T183000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050456Z
CREATED:20251210T043558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050456Z
UID:596-1772040600-1772044200@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Choir Practice
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/choir-practice-16/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Choir Room\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Choir":MAILTO:music@stjohnssylva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260226T174632Z
CREATED:20260220T160410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T174632Z
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SUMMARY:Code Purple Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On February 24 at 6 p.m.\, we will hold a meeting to discuss how St. John’s can help organize support for unhoused people during Code Purple events. \nWhen Code Purple is declared due to dangerously low temperatures\, individuals without shelter face life-threatening conditions. We believe our church can play a meaningful role in responding to this local urgent need. \nAt this meeting\, we will: \n– Learn more about what Code Purple means locally\n– Discuss possible roles St. John’s could take\n– Explore partnerships and volunteer opportunities\n– Consider logistics and next steps \nMandy Taylor has been researching this topic for a few months and will speak to us about what is already happening in Jackson County and how we might help weave those threads together. \nIf you are interested in being part of this effort\, please plan to attend. Your ideas and willingness to serve are vital as we discern how best to move forward. \nWe hope to see you there. \n \n  \nMeeting summary: \nThank you to everyone who joined us Tuesday (2/24) in the Parish Hall for our Code Purple planning meeting! \nThe conversation was led by community partners Steve Steen\, Pantry Manager at Community Table\, and Dr. Mandy Oliver Taylor\, retired educator and board member of Mountain Projects\, as well as a volunteer with Community Table and Uncomplicated Kitchen. They joined us as individuals who recognize the longstanding efforts to support neighbors facing dire circumstances during emergency situations and who want to help carry those efforts even further through collaboration. \nWe began by reviewing what a Code Purple is. Code Purple is a seasonal cold-weather response (November-April) activated when temperatures reach 32° or below\, or 33-40° with precipitation\, for three or more days. In Jackson County\, activation is announced and coordinated by HERE in Jackson County and Code Red. Currently\, individuals in need of shelter must contact HERE directly to request a room\, and there is only one partnered hotel\, meaning available beds are extremely limited. \nDr. Mandy shared that after reviewing nearly 20 years of documented community conversations and actions related to supporting unhoused and vulnerable neighbors\, one theme is clear: the care\, concern\, and willingness to act have always been present. However\, larger community-wide interventions have often stalled in the brainstorming and planning stages. The need remains for a stable\, reliable\, coordinated community response to support and strengthen the current system – ensuring all neighbors are warm and safe during the winter months. \nWe also discussed an example already in action: The Grove Church in Bryson City operates a Warming Center led by Rev. Jeff Helpman. The center hosts an average of 20 cots and requires 14 volunteers every 24-hour period\, made possible entirely through community contributions and volunteer support. \nLooking ahead\, we discussed what a collaborative network could look like: faith congregations and nonprofit partners working together to form a coordinated Code Purple response that supports and strengthens existing systems. \nIf you would like to get involved now:\n• The Grove Church Warming Center – Email Pastor Jeff at Grovechurchbrysoncity@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list or to ask about volunteer openings.\n• Community Table – Learn about volunteer opportunities here: https://communitytable.org/volunteer-opportunities/ \nOur next planning meeting will be March 26 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Hall. All are welcome\, always. The more community input\, resources\, and collaboration we have\, the stronger and more sustainable this effort can be. \nWe hope you’ll join us.
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/code-purple-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Parish Hall\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T130000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050455Z
CREATED:20251210T043558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050455Z
UID:595-1771761600-1771765200@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Coffee Hour! Each Sunday directly after the service\, we share food\, coffee\, and conversation in our Parish Hall\, located on the lower floor of the church. We share a lot of life\, learning\, and laughter during this hour.
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/coffee-hour-15/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050455Z
CREATED:20251210T043544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050455Z
UID:594-1771758000-1771761600@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/sunday-worship-15/
LOCATION:NC
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260211T185644Z
CREATED:20260211T185337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T185644Z
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SUMMARY:Pysanky Egg Class
DESCRIPTION:The tradition of pysanky (from the Ukrainian meaning “to write”) goes back 1000’s of years predating Christianity in the region when the practice was a popular way to celebrate the arrival of spring. It has evolved into an Easter celebration. \nThe art of “writing pysanky” entails the application of lines drawn with melted beeswax on the surface of the egg over which a coating of egg dye is applied. This process is repeated through a succession of lines of wax and progressively darker shades of dye until the egg is covered with wax and dye. At the end of this process all layers of wax are removed to reveal the multiple colors and patterns. The patterns used on the eggs are symbolic of various concepts such as health\, wisdom\, joy\, faith\, prayer\, and eternal life. \nHelen Jones (who has been engaging in this art form since 2015) is offering classes in writing pysanky to anyone interested in learning this technique* and enriching their spiritual journey. The classes will be offered in the parish hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church\, 18 Jackson Street in Sylva\, on February 21\, March 7 and March 21 from 1:30-4pm. The cost will be $15 to cover the cost of materials. Several patterns will be offered from which to choose. These will be patterns ranging from beginner level to more advanced patterns. In the span of one session\, participants should be able to complete an egg and have it dry and ready to take home to display in the stand provided. \nThe class size is limited to 8 students per session so that everyone can get individual attention and coaching. You may register by contacting Helen at hhjrwj@gmail.com or posting your name in a slot on the class roster on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board. \n*No innate artistic ability is required. The skills involved are not gender-specific. Be aware that this process involves candle flames\, hot melted wax\, and the careful handling of “blown” (emptied-out) eggs.
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/pysanky-egg-class/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Parish Hall\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Happenings
ORGANIZER;CN="Helen Jones":MAILTO:hhjrwj@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T150000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050440Z
CREATED:20251210T043543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050440Z
UID:591-1771588800-1771599600@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Church Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/church-cleaning-8/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Church Maintenance
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260211T183439Z
CREATED:20260211T183325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T183439Z
UID:1815-1771439400-1771443000@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Service
DESCRIPTION:Join us at St. John’s Episcopal Church for our Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary. \nAsh Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent\, a season of reflection\, repentance\, and renewal. The liturgy will include the imposition of ashes and Holy Eucharist\, offering a sacred space to pause\, pray\, and enter this holy season together. \nAll are welcome\, always.
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/ash-wednesday-service/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Sanctuary/Nave\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Happenings,Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Episcopal Church":MAILTO:office@stjohnssylva.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T183000
DTSTAMP:20251210T050440Z
CREATED:20251210T043543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T050440Z
UID:590-1771435800-1771439400@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:Choir Practice
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/choir-practice-15/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Choir Room\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="St. John's Choir":MAILTO:music@stjohnssylva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260213T200747Z
CREATED:20260213T200720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T200747Z
UID:1855-1771329600-1771333200@stjohnssylva.org
SUMMARY:ECW Meeting and Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will gather on Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, beginning at noon in the Parish Hall at St. John’s. Participants are invited to bring their own lunch as the group shares fellowship and discusses group norms for the year ahead. At 12:45 PM\, the group will move to the sanctuary/nave for Holy Eucharist with Rev. Erin Maxfield‑Steele. \nAll who feel called to participate in the ministry and fellowship of ECW are warmly welcome to attend. Those planning to join are asked to RSVP to Cyndie via email.
URL:https://stjohnssylva.org/event/ecw-meeting-and-eucharist/
LOCATION:St. John’s Sylva – Parish Hall\, 18 Jackson St.\, Sylva\, NC\, 28779\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Episcopal Church Women":MAILTO:fairclothsmithc@yahoo.com
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