All middle and high schoolers are invited to join us for a Mindfulness Series led by Keith Mader (local mindfulness practitioner and Director of Therapy Services at C-V Ranch). We will meet for 3 Sunday’s from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. **No class Sunday, October 27. Sunday, October 20. Sunday, November 3 Sunday, November 10 Why Mindfulness and Youth? “From trauma and bullying to expectations and responsibilities, teens have to deal with stress coming at Read more…

In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) In September, we welcomed Samantha Eddy (Sam) to our Community Conversations to delve into what it means to cultivate kinship and mutual support. Not only was Sam’s presence among us warm, open and inviting – all the things we at M4M value – her presentation was informative and insightful. Sam talked about three levels of connection acquaintances, friends and support network (kinship – the focus of the hour). While Read more…

The choir at St. John’s is always looking for more singers, and October is a great time to join us! We rehearse from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, and warm up on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. before the 10:00 a.m. service. The choir leads worship at the 10:00 a.m. service year-round and sings at special holiday services for Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter. It is not necessary to read music to sing Read more…

Dear Church, I like to talk about Love-spreading Difference-makers! I suppose it’s my way of saying “disciple!” I know that following Jesus requires us to make a love-spreading difference where we live and sometimes beyond. And, I know it’s not always obvious work—how we make a love-spreading difference in our community, in our workplace, in our schools, in our homes. Maybe we carry a few bags of groceries down to the food cupboard when we Read more…

Oh, the desert dreams of a riverThat will run down to the seaLike my heart longs for an oceanTo wash down over me. Oh, won’t you take me from this valleyTo that mountain high above?I will pray, pray, prayUntil I see your smiling face.I will pray, pray, prayTo the one I love. Oh, the outcast dreams of acceptance,Just to find pure love’s embraceLike an orphan longs for his mother.May you hold me in your grace. Read more…

Stephen Kinney is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Texas and currently serves as the Director of The Front Porch Project, which is a mission of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Austin. The Front Porch brings people together from all over Austin through a weekly “public house church,” music and cultural events, and dialogue. After serving as youth minister, chaplain, and rector in schools and parishes in Houston, New York City, and Fredericksburg, he Read more…

The training provided by the nationally known organization Soul Shop recognizes that most of us are not equipped to adequately respond to the issues and desperation around suicide and seeks to equip individuals and congregations so that they may do so. Please join us for one or more of the events offered October 24-27, 2019. Schedule of Events: Thursday, October 24, Info Session for teens, parents, teachers \ Location – St. John’s Church, Hansen Hall Read more…

During our August program meeting, we had the pleasure of hosting Jan Hoath, a dynamic blend of energy, creativity, and fun. She brings a unique expression of spiritual mastery and playfulness to her work. Jan’s ability to engage and bring to life the true essence of mindfulness, happiness, and abundance to our mindful mamas was awe-inspiring. Her personal values and philosophy of ‘leading with play’ along with her signature process of the Happiness Prism™, offers Read more…

Join us for an evening of family fun at St. John’s Church on Fri, October 4, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. There will be fall-themed crafts, games, and food. Highlights include face painting, carnival games, prizes, a photo booth and so much more! “and all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” –Oscar Wilde Please bring unexpired food or personal items for the Jackson Cupboard to participate. See a full list of items here. We could not Read more…