The Blue Bag Drive starts November 8. This ministry involves shopping to fill a grocery tote with basic essentials for community members in need. Pick up a “Blue Bag” and shopping list from the church entrance or the office. Then go shopping for items such as shampoo, tissues, laundry detergent, Read more…
A reflection for the season | The Rev. Dr. Travis Helms I love everything autumnal. Well, not pumpkin spice, in lattes or otherwise; but every other thing. Other seasons in this sacred valley we call home can seem so relentless in their blessed hecticness (Snow’s falling? What can I ski? Read more…
Holy Mischief & Halloween Fun 🎃 Sunday, October 25 — Costumes at Church + Spooky Coffee Hour Potluck Come as you aren’t! Wear your favorite costume to worship, then stay for a delightfully spooky Coffee Hour Potluck. Bring a savory or sweet treat to share—and please label any common allergens. Read more…
On Sunday, November 1, we will gather to celebrate The Feast of All Saints’. As part of our observance, we will read aloud the names of members and loved ones who have passed since last year’s All Saints’ Day. In addition, we will prepare a separate list of names for Read more…
St. John’s Teen Book Club, Monthly on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Parents and teen daughters are invited to join St. John’s Teen Book Club with local author, Nanci Turner Steveson, for a monthly book discussion and potluck. We’re exploring upper middle grade and lower high school age-appropriate books focusing on Read more…
This October we welcome back The Rev. Spencer Reece! Spencer is the author of two award-winning collections of poetry, as well as an acclaimed memoir and book of watercolor meditations. The Clerk’s Tale was selected by Nobel Laureate Louise Glück as winner of the Bakeless Prize, and was recognized with Read more…
St. John’s is excited to host a Sacred Ground Circle this fall. What is Sacred Ground? Sacred Ground, a program developed by the National Church, explores American and World history from diverse perspectives through the lens of our faith, and offers the opportunity for personal introspection and conversation. It is an Read more…
Coming this fall Small dinner groups of 6-10 adults, matched by schedule and meal preference. No agenda – just food, stories, laughter and a chance for new friendships to begin. RSVP to Nancy Ayers nhayers@gmail.com andNancy Watkins nancywatkins29@hotmail.comBy September 27 What: The Community The Invitation: How to Join With anticipation Read more…
A reflection for the season | The Rev. Brian Nystrom Sometimes I go to the wilderness alone, sometimes with others, sometimes for an hour, or a day, or for several days. Each excursion is a gift that I give to myself, a gift of time and movement, a gift that Read more…
TNT (Tim & Travis) Present: Blast into Fall New offerings for children, students & families This fall, Tim, Travis, and the Family Ministry Leadership Team are cooking up a whole new mix of ways for kids, students, and families to connect—with God, with one another, and with this wild and Read more…