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Centennial Celebration Events

Centennial Kick-off Service & Picnic

June 19, 2011, 11:15 a.m. — St. John’s

We’ll kick-off our centennial celebration at our annual picnic. For the celebration, we welcome our former Rector, The Reverend Robert Shank, as he participates in our worship service and joins us afterward for the picnic. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided—bring a dish to share along with a picnic blanket or chairs.  We’ll play early twentieth-century games and our youth will create a time capsule—come enjoy fellowship and fun as we kick-off our centennial celebrations!  RSVP NO LATER THAN June 10, 2011. (See NOTE below.)

St. John’s Historical Tour and Barbeque

September 18, 2011, 12:15 p.m. — St. John’s

Join us for a two-mile journey through history as we visit the locations of our previous churches. Speed through time with a fun run, or stroll through history at a more leisurely pace of walking (strollers and wagons welcome too!). We’ll begin at St. John’s with a barbeque and then visit the locations of our prior downtown Plymouth locations. Tickets:  $10.00 for adults; $5:00 for children age 5-12; maximum of $30.00 for a family. RSVP NO LATER THAN September 7, 2011. (See NOTE below.)

Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner & Hymn Sing

November 19, 2011, 5:30 p.m. (Dinner); 7:00 p.m. (Hymn Sing) — St. John’s

We’ll celebrate blessings received and enjoy a potluck dinner featuring recipes from our centennial cookbook.  Bring a dish to share and stay for a traditional hymn sing led by our Minister of Music, Julie Ford.  RSVPs appreciated.

Centennial Gala Dinner and Dance

February 18, 2012, 6:00 p.m. — Summit on the Park, Canton, MI

Enjoy an adult only gala celebration on the eve of our centennial. We’ll celebrate together with a buffet dinner, dancing, and a video presentation of our first one hundred years. Tickets:  $40.00 per person. RSVP NO LATER THAN February 1, 2012. (See NOTE below.)

Centennial Festival Eucharist

February 19, 2012, 10:00 a.m. — St. John’s

Celebrate our official centennial anniversary. The Rt. Rev. Wendell N. Gibbs, Jr., Tenth Bishop of Michigan, will join us for a combined service as we give thanks for our first one hundred years and pray for guidance and blessings as we continue “Proclaiming the Love of Christ.”  After the service, join us for a celebration reception and enjoy fellowship with the people of St. John’s.

NOTE: To RSVP for the Centennial events, mail or drop off a note in the office, Attention: Centennial Events Committee, or contact Laura Good (CLGood@comcast.net, 734 451-9862) or Michele Jayne (bravejayne@yahoo.com, 734 414-9867).