How can we more fully live into our Baptismal Covenant, to strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? Our engagement with this question will be ongoing. We meet on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. every other week! Monday, June 14 is the next date for our discussion. Before the Zoom, watch Tulsa Burning on the History channel or your favorite streaming service. Join us in the Previous Read more…
LAST WEEK! Girl Scout Troop 1365 is collecting comfort bag items for teens new to Van Vleck House and Red Top Meadows. Please bring any of the items to St. John’s and leave them in the decorated box in the Narthex. Alternatively, you can order through Amazon and items will ship directly to us to pass along to the Girl Scouts. Comfort Bag Items (in various adult sizes please):
1/6/2021 Dear Church, Many of us find ourselves glued to screens witnessing violent demonstrations protesting The Electoral College Certification Process at the United States Capitol Building today. The images are frightening and disturbing. We know, sadly, that we are a nation divided. I am distressed by the division, and my sincere hope is that the work we do at St. John’s with one another on behalf of our brothers and sisters in need, driven by Read more…
Near the end of a year like no other year, a night like no other night. May the light of Christ, who comes again, a baby in a manger, shine within you. Join us for a traditional Christmas Eve service in Jackson Hole.
The Eve of the Nativity will happen outside by the manger scene with lights aglow. Enjoy our children’s pageant and sing holiday tunes including “Silent Night” with candlelight. Our worship begins at 5:00 pm. Dress warmly and please mask up while staying socially distanced. Near the end of a year like no other year, a night like no other night. May the light of Christ, who comes again, a baby in a manger, shine within Read more…
One22 Resource Center’s Holiday Gift Drive program pairs donors with individuals and families who are looking for assistance to purchase holiday gifts. This year more than ever, families in our community are struggling and this program helps them have a holiday to look forward to. What can you do to spread love this holiday season? For more details, visit the FAQ page for the gift drive.
On Saturday, October 3rd Jean Webber passed away peacefully at her home. Born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1932 Jean was raised in Ames, Iowa and was a graduate of the University of Minnesota. In 1953 Jean married Charles (Chuck) Webber and lived the next thirty years in Twin Cities, MN raising 4 daughters. In 1992 Chuck and Jean moved to Jackson Hole and the second half of Jean’s life began. She, along with Chuck, Read more…
Delegates to the Electing Convention held September 19th have elected the Rev. Canon Paul-Gordon Chandler as the 10th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming. The vote was confirmed after two ballots. Congratulations to the Rev. Canon Paul-Gordon and special thanks and prayers for candidates the Rev. David Duprey and our very own Rev. Mary Erickson. Read more about Bishop-elect Paul-Gordon here and watch his address to the voting delegates following the announcement of his Read more…
11 a.m. September 26 A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. The Labyrinth represents a journey to our own center and back again out into the world. A labyrinth is an archetype with which we can have a direct experience. We can walk it. It is a metaphor for life’s journey. It is a symbol that Read more…
My heart is full when I think of the privilege of serving a church that truly understands that we are our sister’s keeper, that we are our brother’s keeper, that our mission directs us to “love our neighbors just as we love ourselves.” We, all together, no doubt have more service in us and before us, as we work toward the healing of a community, country and world that is literally plagued and also divided. Read more…