“Ragged Company” (song #10) is a great reminder to be true to yourself. Seeking fulfillment through trying to fit a certain mold or impress others leaves you isolated and lonely. Humans are innately flawed. Acknowledge your imperfections and accept that the Lord has bigger plans for you in eternity. –Anne Barrett Hazard O lord I think I’m fallingTo my disbeliefI’m cursing like a sailor and lying like a thiefIt’s hard to heed the calling from Read more…

By Leslye Hardie, Wilson-based mother of the 1996 baby Jesus in St. John’s nativity play and his older brother, a multi-year shepherd, volunteer, family accountant and board member who likes to keep friends, family and community members well fed. For six years, I have volunteered at the Jackson Cupboard. During this time, I have seen countless people with different stories visit us. When they see what is available to them free of charge, they become Read more…

Don’t miss the Youth Campout at Signal Mountain Campground along with the youth from the Presbyterian Church. Join us on Wednesday, July 18 – Thursday, July 19. We’ll enjoy Jackson Lake with rafts, games and more during the day and sleep out at the campground that night. Contact Catherine with questions or sign up below. Content Block: Form

I’ve heard stories of pillowcases moving around the country now. So far, I know they’ve gone to Oregon, California and Texas. I’ve heard of stories of pillowcases being shared in hospital rooms and the Whole Grocer, too. It seems like every day or so somebody asks me, “hey you’re that guy from St. John’s, right? What’s up with the pillowcases?” And it’s fun. I’m able to tell them, “together, we’re spending the summer dreaming big Read more…

The Rev. Joe Gibbes July 1, July 8: The Rev. Joe Gibbes was born and raised in Columbia, SC. He grew up in the Episcopal Church and gave his life to Christ when he was 15. After graduating from Wake Forest University and a brief stint in Colorado as a ski bum, Joe made one of the best decisions of his life and married Amy. They now have three amazing children that have seen to Read more…

All entering 6th through 9th graders explore with us,Who is my Neighbor? by visiting and volunteering at service-related organizations in our Valley. The Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole and the St. John’s Middle School youth are partnering for this week of service and learning. Goal: To understand how to be better neighbors ourselves, through a week of exposure and partnerships with organizations that offer services to neighbors in our Jackson Hole community. Hosts include: Habitat Read more…

By day, you might know Willi Brooks as the Front of House Manager and Volunteer Coordinator at The Center for the Arts. In summer, you can catch Willi serving up homemade pie at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings. But did you know that as a 17-year-old Scout, Willi along with the help of Boy Scout Troop #67 dreamed up the idea of the Jackson Cupboard as their Eagle Scout project? The Scout must plan, Read more…

“”Wildflowers” by The Wailin’ Jennys is my current fave on repeat! The gorgeous wildflowers blooming right now and the promise of being true to yourself resonate deeply with me. Also we love “I’m Alive (Life Sounds Like)” by Michael Franti & Spearhead. This is my family’s drive to school/work jam to get the day started. Nothing like driving with the Teton Range out the window and a new day ahead.” – Julie Tobiason This playlist Read more…

For the last couple of years, we’ve been organizing our seasons around themes. You might remember the wooden tokens supporting kindness or the lip balm emphasizing hospitality and welcome or the stones and spoons that helped us make stone soup together and focus on table fellowship and the deepening of our commitments to one another. Each of these themes are meant to help us grow spiritually—both individually and as a church, a faith family. Our Read more…