An invitation to reflect Dear Church, It’s a head-scratcher for me as to why we cram SO MUCH into the holiday season. It seems like the starter pistol fires after the busy-ness of Thanksgiving, and we are off to the races. Several years ago, we made the foolish decision to Read more…
The children’s pageant and children’s choir will perform during the 3:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service. Join us in the fun! To participate, please sign up here. Please contact Travis or Chandler if you have questions. All kids are invited to take part in the pageant! No rehearsal or prep required Read more…
We need you to join our music program! All kids in grades 3rd – 5th are invited to join our Children’s Choir. Younger and older choristers can also join, just inquire. Our Children’s Choir will sing at the 3:30 p.m. Family Service on Christmas Eve. We will rehearse on the Read more…
Dear Friends of Cuba, Providing support to our brothers and sisters in Cuba has never been more difficult, but has never been more necessary. Last year’s campaign was a huge success, so we are repeating it again this year. Along with the Friends of the Episcopal Church in Cuba, we Read more…
Early last century, in downtown Jackson and in Grand Teton National Park, St. John’s began its rich history and legacy with two chapels and a hospital. Like many of you, we were not born in Wyoming, but we got here as soon as we could. I was born in Indiana, Read more…
My name is John Goettler and I’m Chair of the Advance Gifts Phase of the Legacy of Love Capital Campaign. My wife and I moved our family to Jackson ten years ago, and we have been members of St. John’s since we arrived. I was on the Endowment Committee for Read more…
As we enter November, with Thanksgiving around the corner, my intention was to write a reflection on gratitude. But I am struggling with it. We’re in that funny in-between no-longer-fall, not-quite winter place of cold mornings and grey skies, and I feel a little “off,” and hopelessness is threatening to Read more…
Dear Church, Many of you have already received a communication from the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Wyoming notifying you that our Bishop, Paul-Gordon Chandler, was placed on administrative leave through the Office of the Presiding Bishop for an alleged indiscretion with a member of the Diocesan Team. The Read more…
Wait, wreaths already? We’ve got preorders happening Sundays in October in Hansen Hall during coffee hour. Cash or check only. Get ahead of the game, and decorate for Christmas early. Find our table in Hansen Hall. Yule be glad you did! There will be two wreaths sizes for sale: 22″ 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…