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Meet Spencer Reece
posted on Aug 29, 2022 Rev. Spencer Reece, is the former canon to the ordinary and national secretary for the Bishop of Spain, a post he held for nearly a decade. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, he was educated at Wesleyan, Harvard and Yale Berkeley. Ordained in 20...
Read MoreOur Ledger of Love
posted on Aug 17, 2022 Dear Church,
We had a curious conversation at our Finance Committee meeting a few days ago. You have some sense that this particular group of leaders typically pores over budgets-present and future, balance sheets, profit and loss for our enti...
Read MoreInvitation to Focus Groups
posted on Aug 16, 2022 My name is Annie Sampson, and I would like to personally invite each of you to attend at least one of our focus group meetings over the next month. I have attended St. John's for over 10 years. I came here seeking a greater connection to God a...
Read MoreAffordable Housing Breaking Ground in Jackson
posted on Aug 16, 2022 By Mary Erickson
In mid-August, I attended the groundbreaking for the Jackson Street Apartments , across from the Snake River Brewery. This project has been a long time in the works, and it is exhilarating to see it finally happening. This pr...
Read MoreBuilding Community
posted on Aug 4, 2022 Dear Church, You've heard me say our mission here at St. John's is to cover this valley with love like snow covers it in the wintertime. I'm proud and humbled to say I see you doing just that. In spite of the challenge of the last few years, you...
Read MoreGrowing our Women's Ministry
posted on Aug 4, 2022 Following our fantastic women's retreat at Thomas the Apostle Center in Cody in May, I am more committed than ever to growing our women's ministry. There is a deep need for spiritual and social connections with women across generations and varied...
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Youth Activities / Children & Youth / One22
School Supply Drive
posted on Jul 22, 2022 Last week for school supplies! One22 Resource Center is collecting school supplies from July 25 - August 22 to help local students return to school ready to learn! To get involved, you can either purchase items through the registry at Target or...
Read MoreBelonging and Memories
posted on Jul 22, 2022 We interview volunteers from around the church about why they love St. John's and how they're finding belonging. Today, we're chatting with Jo Ann West. She and her husband Larry Veit live in Victor, Idaho, and run the Teton Valley Laundry Love. ...
Read MoreLessons from my Father
posted on Jul 15, 2022 I lost my father last week. It was not unexpected - he was 92, after all. I thought I was prepared, but I'm not sure we are ever really prepared for the loss of a parent - that person who has been a part of your life since the very beginning. My ...
Read MoreJuly 2022 Playlist
posted on Jul 1, 2022 Ticking away the moments that make up a dull day Fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way Kicking around on a piece of ground in your hometown Waiting for someone or something to show you the way
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