Meet our late June chaplain at The Chapel of the Transfiguration. The Rev. Bert Baetz was called to serve as Rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in August 2017. Prior to his ministry at St. Peter’s, Bert served as Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Richmond, Texas, and Associate Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Austin. Before he entered the ordained ministry, Bert taught ancient world civilizations and theology, and served as an associate chaplain Read more…

We are gearing up for summer visitors to our beautiful valley. The Chapel of St. Hubert, our neighboring parish, and The Chapel of the Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park offer inspiring locations for spiritual refreshment. Don’t miss the Annual Bondurant BBQ at the St. Hubert the Hunter in Bondurant on Sunday, June 29. They cook two full beef in a brick-lined BBQ pit for up to 20 hours, the Wild West way. All the side dishes Read more…

So many visitors to our beautiful valley are here for recreation, but The Chapel of the Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park offers a unique and inspiring location for spiritual refreshment. We’re celebrating 100 years this summer! Our 2025 summer chaplains: Rotating Clergy from St. John’s Episcopal Church The Rev. Bert O. Baetz III, Rector, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Kerrville, Texas The Rev. William Knutson, Priest-in-Charge, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Ojai, California The Rev. Becca Stevens, founder and Read more…

We all scream for ice cream! The Ice Cream E-Bike ministry is geared up for summer. You’re invited to spread joy by biking around Jackson and handing out free ice cream to kids of all ages. Volunteer training is offered if you have not biked in our crew before. Look over the schedule below and select a day or two to ride. We also need ice cream shoppers every week! If you want to shop Read more…

St. John’s is committed to our partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Teton Habitat is proud to provide affordable housing in Jackson Hole. Habitat homes are stabilizing forces in our community. Here are a few opportunities to get involved with Habitat and make a difference! Dream Builders’ Luncheon – Wednesday, June 25 – get tickets Habitat Build Days – Third Saturdays monthly sign up here Thank you for your generosity in the Welcome Home Gifts Habitat for Humanity Read more…

One hundred years ago there was no bridge across the Snake River in Moose, Wyoming. The only dry passage in the valley’s northern end was Menor’s Ferry, constructed in 1892 by W. B. (Bill) Menor, who tended his ranch that spanned the river. The alternative was a dusty 12-mile ride south to the Wilson Bridge. Imagine the preparations needed every time a trip to Jackson was considered! It was this cumbersome travel that spawned The Read more…

In the springtime, my favorite place on the planet is the Elk Refuge. When winter begins to loosen its tight grip on the valley, the Elk Refuge undergoes an annual and dynamic transformation that starts with the snow melting off the valley floor. Before long, the hillsides of Miller Butte and Crystal Butte and the mountains east of the refuge begin to thaw as well. Then come the weeks of intermittent snow that cover the Read more…

We would love to share our 2025 reflection of St. John’s Church Mission Trip to Nicaragua with AMOS Health and Hope! If this interests you, please learn more by attending our AMOS presentation at the 9:00 a.m. adult formation meeting on Sunday, May 18 in the Underground. Your support of this outreach to AMOS Health and Hope means so much and our team: Carol Harvey, Brian Nystrom, Larry Veit, JR Dalby, Linda Taylor, Arla Burbank, Read more…

Get ready to refresh your summer wardrobe at our annual Pop Up Swap on Saturday May 17, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., in support of GAP! Girls Actively Participating. We’re looking for kind and capable volunteers to help make this event run smoothly — both before and during the swap. If you're interested in helping organize donations, price items, or assist during the event, please sign up for a slot. Find primarily higher-end women's and Read more…

Last Sunday, my sermon spoke to a simple truth: in the face of anger, fear, pettiness, toxic ideologies, polarization, discrimination, and narrow-mindedness, only radical love will prevail. At St. John’s, we witness this love in action every day, from warm winter jackets hung on tree branches, to our unwavering support for vital local ministries—One22/Jackson Cupboard, Habitat for Humanity, Wyoming Immigrant Advocacy Project, the Recovery Community, CLIMB Wyoming, the Period Project, Laundry Love in Idaho—tangible expressions Read more…