March 13, 2020 Dear St John Family, As you may have heard, the Coronavirus has now reached Maryland. Like other faith communities in our country, we want you to know that your health and safety are our top priority. In compliance with the State of Maryland, for the remainder of the month, St […]Read More
We have entered into the joyful Season of Thanksgiving and harmonious kindness. Just think about it. There will be meals prepared for the poor, turkeys, hams, and other food distributed, and don’t forget the acts of reconciliation. Then Christmas quickly rolls in, and there will be holiday parties, an abundance of gifts, smiles, and […]Read More
By Rev. Dr. Robert A.F. Turner In ceremonies of the Jewish tradition, a cup, a chair, and an opened door are all made available in remembrance of the Prophet Elijah. A leader of prophets, whose tenure intersected the reign of an oppressive king, Elijah spoke truth to power and ushered in the wrath of God […]Read More
In order to provide a safe and festive venue for community children to enjoy wholesome fun on Halloween, St John Baptist Church will host The Sweet Tooth Costume Carnival on Thursday, October 31, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Residents of Columbia and neighboring communities are invited to enjoy an evening of rides, […]Read More
Let’s help to eradicate Sickle Cell Anemia Together! What is Sickle Cell Anema? Sickle Cell Anemia is a condition where there are not enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen throughout the body. Dr. Robert A. F. Turner and the members of St John Baptist Church located in Columbia, MD, is excited to host […]Read More
Remember when there was dignity in work? As I pause to reflect upon this Labor Day, I cannot help but recall our former first lady, Michelle Obama vividly describing the pride her father, Fraser Robinson, III took in rising early to work late. Proud of the opportunity to use his hands as a filtration technician […]Read More
President Donald Trump’s recent disparaging attacks on the City of Baltimore – while being consistent with all of his attacks on majority-black cities and countries – are not the first bombardments that the city has undergone. In fact, the president would do well to read the history of the nation that he […]Read More
Brothers and Sisters, I am deeply saddened by the horrific acts of the racist-based violence that has unfortunately occurred in the past week. We have witnessed a racist gunman shoot and kill two African Americans at a Kroger in a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky and eleven Jewish worshipers be gunned down by an anti-Semitic shooter […]Read More
