Journals prompts for reflecting on Motherhood and Mother Nature Next time you connect with nature, contemplate the following questions and if you feel called, record them in a journal. Feel free to work only with the prompts that speak most strongly to you. What was your mother like when you were a child? Are you like her? How have your observations of the natural world informed your understanding of motherhood and your role in the Read more…
Dear Church, As things slowly begin to open around the state and around the valley, I want to give you an update on our process here at church as it relates to church, preschool, and Browse ‘N Buy. First, I’d like to acknowledge the wide range of thought and emotion around life returning to normal. Some in our community believe life may never be the same again. Others believe the cautious steps our community has Read more…
The Senior Center of Jackson Hole is working with the most vulnerable population affected by Covid-19. The health and well-being of customers and staff is at the forefront of their actions as they monitor recommendations by local health officials. Although some of their regular offerings are temporarily suspended like exercise classes and community meals, their curbside and to-go meal options are still robust. Did you know that the Senior Center is currently serving over 60 Read more…
We’ve adapting our gatherings to support each other from the comfort of our own homes. What is a meaningful connection? It’s an interaction in which we feel accepted, understood, and supported. We feel heard and cared for. We have a sense of belonging. “As we learn how to adjust our lives given the reality of the coronavirus and the request to do our part to slow its spread by practicing physical distancing, I invite you Read more…
We have a long tradition at St. John’s of offering our people partners in prayer during communion. During this challenging time, while we are worshiping together in a new way…the Prayer Team has been praying hard, especially for those on our prayer list, for all of us, and for the world. We all miss being together and we suspect that some are especially missing the opportunity to pray with another. With this in mind, the Read more…
The goal of Period Project is to ensure that women or girls never miss school, work or any aspect of life due to the lack of feminine hygiene products in Teton County and neighboring communities. We are working for the removal of the luxury tax on period products in the state of Wyoming. We are educating on this vital issue and hope to expand and support the initiative in other countries. Right here in Teton Read more…
The Jackson community has responded in big ways to the current pandemic. Between daily meals at the high school and senior center, Hole Quarantine deliveries to the hospital, Teddy Bear Hunts, and our own Love Hunt, there is no shortage of creative and caring hands in our small mountain town. The legacy of the Episcopal Church in Jackson began in 1911 and continues to this day. We think this vibrant campus and our partners are Read more…
In what ways is the pandemic impacting your relationships? Join us for Therapy Thursday when we record our conversation with therapists around the valley and pose your burning questions on the topics of mental and emotional health, partnership, parenting, and more! In April, we hosted Laura Santomauro, LMFT a licensed marriage and family therapist. You can listen to the podcast here. Don’t miss our May 21 call with Elizabeth Cheroutes, MSW, LCSW, founder and owner Read more…
Dear Church, I can remember thinking eight weeks ago, “wow, there’s just no way we can celebrate Easter outside of our church buildings.” And, yet, here we are. We did. So many of you took to your vehicles, tuned your radios, and made your way around our valley on the hunt for some expressions of love built just for you—the beloved! I want to express my sincerest gratitude to you all for not just rolling Read more…
What a LOVE-ly Easter we enjoyed! In case you were unable to join in the fun, we have a recap of this Easter celebration complete with a gallery of the Love Hunt displays. We had great feedback from those of you tuned who in to Jackson Hole Radio. If you missed the wonderful sermon and music, you can catch it below! “How is Jimmy on the radio right now and his front porch? I think Read more…