These past months have been among the hardest of my life. Granted, I have lived a charmed life. But, I was not prepared to hear the words the doctor uttered that day in early July: “you have cancer.” Are we ever truly ready? Here’s the crazy part: my heart is full of gratitude. It is the most prominent emotion I have felt throughout this journey. Gratitude that the cancer was caught early, that treatment came Read more…
The Flower Team provides altar flowers for the church most Sundays, and when a parishioner has signed up to dedicate flowers to a loved one. The team then shares these arrangements with those on our parish prayer list. If you would like to sign up to donate flowers to someone in honor or remembrance, use the sign up sheet in Hansen Hall, the form below or contact the church office. Honor or Remember a loved Read more…
Calling all children in 3rd grade – 5th grade to join our Children’s Choir. Younger and older choristers can also join, simply inquire. Our Children’s Choir will sing at the 3:30 p.m. Family Service on Christmas Eve. See Ron at the organ after the service or contact him at ron@stjohnsjackson.org to sing-up and get rehearsal information.
The “If you need me, take me” coat drive is here to stay and the people of St. John’s are spreading love through this valley like snow covers it in winter! Please help families in need by donating your new or nearly-new coats to our community. We’ve given away more than 600 coats over the past several winters and they disappear within hours! We will hang them around our campus each week until we are Read more…
Community Food Resources: How We’re Supporting Each Other Through the SNAP Uncertainty As the federal shutdown continues, several states are warning they may have to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as early as November 1. For many families, SNAP provides a lifeline — helping to put food on the table each week. Here in Jackson, we know that food security is a community effort. No one should face hunger alone. That’s why we’re Read more…
The Blue Bag Drive starts November 9. This ministry involves shopping to fill a grocery tote with basic essentials for community members in need. Pick up a “Blue Bag” and shopping list from the church entrance or the office. Then go shopping for items such as shampoo, tissues, laundry detergent, and dish soap, check out the complete list. Return the filled bag to the church by Sunday, December 7 for a blessing before they are Read more…
Join us on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a free family photo shoot by St. John’s Photo group and friends. All families are welcome to join in Hansen Hall. We will send you digital files and mail you a print. Sign up with the link below to reserve a time. Volunteers are welcome to help. Please contact John@dustydogmedia.com for more information. Sign up for the family portrait shoot! Portrait with Read more…
The ravens are back. Every morning this week they have greeted me on the sidewalk at the entry to the church. They haven’t said much, they usually just hop around and give me an inscrutable look. This morning there was just one raven on the sidewalk. She was nibbling on the remnants of some popcorn that someone had spilled there. She was finishing a feast that had been left for her, I like to imagine, Read more…
This holiday season, join us in sparking joy by contributing to One22 Resource Center’s Holiday Gift Drive. The Holiday Gift Drive provides gifts for hundreds of community members facing financial hardship — single parents, seniors on a fixed income, adults with disabilities, and more. This year’s drive will be a festive, in-person Holiday Shop experience for participants — hosted by us in Hansen Hall. We need your help to stock the shelves with a variety Read more…
Want to help decorate the church altar for the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos)? If you would like to bring a photograph of a loved one or pet who has passed away, please bring them to the church, or email them, anytime before The Feast of All Saints’ on Sunday November 2.