Underestimating is just one of those things we do. We watch the news or we read it on a device and along with it comes a sense of dread or a measure of hopelessness. We hear from one of our beloved that she’s struggling. Loss comes along and wrecks us Read more…
Aside from Jesus (if you can be), there’s a reason I do what I do in the way that I do it! Let me try to explain myself, here. I’ve said before, I’m a believer. I buy the story, the Jesus story, each movement of it, and I take that Read more…
Read the full Revelations Newsletter here Thanks to Beth Magill, pictured here, who was our June Chaplain at the Chapel of the Transfiguration. In Jimmy’s words,It was so nice to host Beth at the Chapel of the Transfiguration during the month of June. I love that a place where St. Read more…
Join us for an evening of learning and celebration in support of St. John’s lead faith partner commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s The Grove, Phase III project. Hors d’oeuvres from Café Genevieve and beverages will be served. Tuesday, July 18, 2017 5:30 – 7:00 PM Hansen Hall, St. John’s Episcopal Read more…
Our nonprofit partners have identified nearly 50 people in need of bicycles in our community. Adult and youth bikes of all shapes and sizes will be appreciated and put to good use this summer. Let’s dig through our basements and garages, find those bikes that are taking up space and Read more…
On June 6, the Service Committee hosted coffee hour with a project called Random Acts of Gardening. Thanks to everyone who participated and donated pots including the Browse ‘N Buy, over 40 pots were planted by gardeners age 3 to 90. The event was a huge success, the ice cream Read more…
Take a peek at the June Revelations Newsletter Something newish is upon us in Jackson. I’ve felt it these last few days standing on the sidelines of the lacrosse field, while cleaning up the yard after a winter’s worth of snow has melted, and after a few short romps on Read more…
Mission trips are emotionally charged experiences. It’s almost impossible to give someone your time, energy, and support without feeling a deep emotional attachment to the place, the community, or the people. Kathleen Gutierrez was the translator for the trip to Favorito, Cuba, but my four years of Spanish at the Read more…
In 1998, St. John’s planted a seed in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico. Today, that small seed has changed the lives of over 40 abandoned and abused children. Greg David Spinks, a young deacon from St. John’s with an overwhelming compassion for the less fortunate went to northern Mexico to immerse himself in Read more…