Another successful chili cook-off took place last Sunday here at St. John’s. The reigning champion, Ed Owens, took home the coveted red chili trophy for a 2nd time — Congrats! Many thanks to Will Davenport, Lonnie Brown, the Deming family, Doug Ayers, Debby Hopkins and the Bartz family for participating in the fun competition, too. The challenge is on for next year to beat Ed! Here’s his recipe, can you dig it? Method:
The Annual Parish Meeting allows us to share the important work the committees, ministry groups, and the vestry have accomplished in the past year, plus showcase the good work God has been doing amongst us. If you were unable to attend, here is a recap. Nearly 75 people attended the meeting on Sunday, January 21, 2018. We elected new members to the vestry and Endowment Committee and selected delegates for the 2018 Diocesan Convention. Thank Read more…
Secretly, I love the New Year’s reset. I say secretly because I’m not unaware of the failure rate for New Year’s resolutions. In fact, I’ve pretty regularly failed at maintaining my resolve. No matter. I still love the fresh start. As people of faith, we can have a fresh start whenever we want, but it’s nice when it coincides with the calendar. What exactly is it that we are starting over, though? Here’s what I Read more…
Last call to sign up for the ski retreat. Join youth from across the state for a weekend lock in! Sponsored by The Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming and hosted by St. John’s Episcopal Church, Jackson February 16 – 19, 2018 | 3 nights | 2 full days of skiing Open to youth ages 12-17. Registration is $100 (or $50 with season a pass to Snow King or JHMR). This includes ski pass, lessons, lodging and Read more…
Come for the winter session of a women’s prayer and Bible study of Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians! Meetings are Mondays 1/8 – 2/26 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. This is a 6-week course. Babysitting provided! Have questions? Want to sign up? Email Anne: anne.sonshine@charter.net or text 307-203-9526. CBS is an interdenominational Bible study for the community – people of all ages, from a variety of backgrounds, gathering in their Read more…
Join us on Sunday, January 7 at 10 a.m. for the show. All children are invited to participate by wearing your favorite superhero get-up or the classic animals and angels costumes. Arrive on Sunday by 9:00 a.m. to be in the show and get into costume. If you have a speaking role, don’t forget our dress rehearsal tonight at 6:00 p.m.
Begins soon. Sign up now! Dream. Discover. Action. After school program for 5th – 8th graders During our program we will determine what it means to spread love, why it is important, and how we can do so through games, discussions, and videos. The youth will decide how they can improve our community and put those ideas into action! Mondays, January 29 – March 12, 2018 4:00 – 6:00 pm St. John’s Church, Hansen Hall, Read more…
By the Rev. Jimmy Bartz I suppose on the outside, and especially on Sundays with the uniform and all the Episcopal regalia, I look like a pretty serious guy. But, this time of year, on the inside, I feel like a five-year old boy again! I love Christmas. I love the lights. I love the bows. I love Rudolph and what Burl Ives did for him. I love the angels and the sheep ranchers. I Read more…
By Lonnie Brown, Manager of Browse ‘N Buy A couple months back, someone came in to Browse ‘N Buy and asked if he could donate a vehicle. I reached out to several non-profit groups that work with families in need. We found a perfect fit for a single mother of two young children. They were commuting from Afton and taking the bus everywhere the family of three needed to go. We gave the Nissan Pathfinder Read more…
Would you like to have Eucharist delivered to your home during the Advent season? Contact Mary at 307-733-2603 to have our Eucharistic Visitors visit and pray with those who are unable to attend church on Sunday.