St. John’s is practicing something new that’s actually very old: Evening Prayer, virtually! We meet on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Saying Evening Prayer — especially as a community — is a spiritual practice we can engage in as we follow “The Way of Love”. Give yourself permission to end your Read more…
As I was preparing for our last meeting on Pregnancy and Birth, I came across an African legend that I keep coming back to because of its manifold applications to what we are doing with Mindfulness for Mamas. It’s a story that has been used by tribes’ people to teach Read more…
All kindergarten, first and second graders are invited to join us in after school program this June. We will share stories, craft, spend time outside, play games and more! Program Dates Monday, June 3 – Thursday, June 6 3:30 – 5:15 p.m. at St. John’s Church Content Block: Form
All three weeks are FULL. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please email catherine@stjohnsjackson.org with your desired week. Middle School Service Week is back! Due to popular demand, we are offering THREE 4-day weeks to accommodate as many students as possible while following COVID-19 precautions All Read more…
Begins soon. Sign up now! Dream. Discover. Action. After school program for 4th – 6th graders During our program we will determine what it means to spread love, why it is important, and how we can do so through games, discussions, and videos. The youth will decide how they can Read more…
By: Susan Erickson Deacons are called to proclaim the Gospel in the liturgy, to serve others, especially the marginalized, and to “interpret the needs and hopes of the world to the Church.” (Book of Common Prayer) Many people who feel called to the diaconate come from serving professions like nursing Read more…
By: Will Davenport Since I was asked to join the Healing Ministry Team, I was given the opportunity to grow in my prayer life. What started as a routine of praying at the dinner table and when I needed something, is now comprised of praying with my fellow parish members Read more…
Last Tuesday night at our 3rd meeting of Mindfulness for Mamas, I watched in amazement as roughly fifteen women filtered through the doors of Hansen Hall, began introducing themselves and eventually sat down to listen to our panel on Motherhood & Career. Those mothers whose children ranged in age from Read more…
Join us for a weekend workshop October 18-19 in Hansen Hall of St. John’s Church. The Hold Me Tight® Workshop was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and is designed around seven conversations based on the Hold Me Tight book, all of which have been shown to be essential to successful Read more…
My life was influenced tremendously by my maternal grandfather. I have his name—James or Jimmy, and I like to think I have a portion of his gift for storytelling, too. He was a master storyteller. And, I believe his gift in telling stories came from a different place than most Read more…