Cafecito + Despacito = Favorito

By Kirsten Farney + Julie Tobiason We’re all familiar with the magical life-giving elixir that is coffee. For many of us, we wouldn’t even think about having a rational conversation in the morning until we’ve fueled up on the stuff. Let’s be honest, there’s an entire industry in our country Read more…

Dreaming with Mark

A Message from Brian Nystrom I just got back from a walk along the Snake, down the dike from the Wilson Bridge. We’ve entered those beautiful, hot, dog days of August. The snow has melted from the high mountain passes in the backcountry, the river is running low and clear. Read more…

Volunteer Help Wanted

Help Wanted – AV Volunteer Are you a techie? Love staying up to date with the latest apps and devices? Or simply want to serve the church in a greater capacity? We are in search of volunteers to assist with audiovisual on Sunday morning. No experience necessary. Basic duties include Read more…

Golden Hammer Award

Each year, Teton Habitat for Humanity hosts a Dream Builder’s Luncheon in July in support of current and upcoming building projects. At this lunch, the Golden Hammer Award is offered to an organization that goes above and beyond the call of duty. St. John’s Episcopal Church is honored to be Read more…

Welcome Home Cuba

The Episcopal Church’s House of Bishops voted unanimously on July 10 to admit – or readmit, really – the Episcopal Church of Cuba as a diocese of the Episcopal Church. The Diocese of Cuba will become part of Province II. “I feel the breath of the Holy Spirit. Thank you, Read more…

July Playlist

“Ragged Company” (song #10) is a great reminder to be true to yourself. Seeking fulfillment through trying to fit a certain mold or impress others leaves you isolated and lonely. Humans are innately flawed. Acknowledge your imperfections and accept that the Lord has bigger plans for you in eternity. –Anne Read more…

My [Habitat] Family

By Nancy Hoffman, a Habitat Family Advocate Although I have worked on Habitat homes in the past, I now have my first Habitat family for which to advocate. They are a delightful family of six with four charming children all of whom are looking forward to moving into their new Read more…

Service to Others and Blessings to You

By Leslye Hardie, Wilson-based mother of the 1996 baby Jesus in St. John’s nativity play and his older brother, a multi-year shepherd, volunteer, family accountant and board member who likes to keep friends, family and community members well fed. For six years, I have volunteered at the Jackson Cupboard. During Read more…

Big Dreamers, A Family Tradition

I’ve heard stories of pillowcases moving around the country now. So far, I know they’ve gone to Oregon, California and Texas. I’ve heard of stories of pillowcases being shared in hospital rooms and the Whole Grocer, too. It seems like every day or so somebody asks me, “hey you’re that Read more…

Meet Joe, Our July Chaplain

The Rev. Joe Gibbes July 1, July 8: The Rev. Joe Gibbes was born and raised in Columbia, SC. He grew up in the Episcopal Church and gave his life to Christ when he was 15. After graduating from Wake Forest University and a brief stint in Colorado as a Read more…