Serving this summer at The Chapel of the Transfiguration, I was deeply moved, recalling the scripture from the First Book of Kings, chapter nineteen, verses eleven. Here, the Lord reveals Himself to Elijah on the mountain, not in grandeur but in a gentle whisper, a subtle yet profound presence. My time at The Chapel, the Transfiguration, has been a journey of similar revelations. Whether it was hiking around Jenny Lake, ascending towards Corbet’s Cabin, cycling Read more…

Do you remember how it felt, having someone read to you when you were young? Sitting on Grandma’s lap, or Dad holding up the pictures while he read to you at bedtime? It always felt magical. Did you do this with your kids? Did you feel a bit disappointed when they got older and wanted to read on their own? Reading with your kids doesn’t have to end just because they want to be independent. Read more…

In 1955, Jill Jackson-Miller, AKA as Harlene Wood, AKA Harley Wood, AKA Evelyn Merchant, AKA Jill Martin, AKA Jill Jackson, with the help of Sy Miller writes the song we hear echoed at Christmastime, “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” Out of a list of aliases emblematic of an existential crisis that finds Jill so severely depressed that she composes a lyric, “let there be peace on Earth and let it begin with me,” rings Read more…

My name is Cora Ligori and I’ve attended St. John’s Episcopal Church while serving in many capacities since I moved to the valley from North Carolina in 2007. I did not grow up attending an Episcopal church, but I have always been moved by how St. John’s serves the Jackson Hole Community. I believe in the goals, vision, and mission, which is why I support A Legacy of Love Campaign. Browse ‘n Buy became a Read more…

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 try to visit family after Christmas. We were still living in California at the time, so we did all the things we do at home—the 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 for non-speaking parts; simply show up on Sunday, December 24 at 2:45 p.m. to get into costumes and stage for the procession before the service 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 Sundays of December 3rd, 10th, and 17th after the 10:00 a.m. Service while parents are at the coffee hour. Sign up with Ron, at 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 are providing a joyous Christmas dinner and celebration for all 52 Episcopal communities across Cuba. The current situation in Cuba is the worst that many 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, a Hoosier, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky, where over 40 years ago I met this beautiful redhead named Amy. We got married, had Read more…