Mary Robb Mansfield, celebrating her 10th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood, welcomed the attendees.
Barbara Baraw presented a brief history of St. John's.
Senior Warden Merry Vigneau presented the Rector with a gift from the Vestry.
Cliff Johnson and Merry Vigneau, co-chairs of the Capital Campaign, announced that initial gifts have totaled nearly $250,000.
Bishop Ely and some of the youth led us in a singing grace. "Heads, Shoulders, Knees, & God."
Barbara Baraw and Elise Braun prepared several excellent displays of the history of St. John's.
Bishop Ely congratulated the group on the great start and said that he looked forward to coming back for the dedication ceremony. (Photo by Pete Johnson)