Meet Zac, our June summer chaplain at The Chapel of the Transfiguration. The Rev. Zac Koons is a priest in the Episcopal Church and Rector of St. Mark’s in Austin, TX since 2018. He attended Wheaton College and Duke Divinity School and has written for Christian Century, Mockingbird, Plough Magazine, and The Living Church. He and his wife, Anna, have two kids, Laurence (5) and Sylvie (1).
If you’ve been around St. John’s awhile, then you’ll know that I have a passionate obsession with the band Phish. I’ve loved Phish since middle school. I saw my first show in 1997, and have seen them about 60 times since. Some people (like my father) scratch their head at how a human could devote so much energy to seeing the same band dozens of times; but for me, seeing Phish has always been a 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. Our 2026 summer chaplains: The Reverend Zac Koons, Rector, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas The Reverend Lester Mackenzie, Presiding Bishop’s Staff, Chief of Mission Program The Reverend Bert Baetz, Rector, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Kerrville, Texas The Rev. Dr. Rachel Anne Nyback, Rector, Read more…
Now is the time to roll up your sleeve and become a part of the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross and the loving mission of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Join us on Wednesday, June 24, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood, but of those, less than 10 percent actually donate each year. Just one unit of blood donated saves three lives, and there 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…
Get ready to refresh your summer wardrobe at our annual Pop Up Swap on Saturday May 30, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., in support of Teton Youth and Family Services. 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 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. Stay tuned for our summer offerings and make sure that you’re subscribed to our e-newsletter and social media channels.
All are invited to our Campus Clean-Up Days! Join us on Saturday, May 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The Chapel of the Transfiguration as we get the chapel ready for our summer families and visitors. We will be washing the chapel logs, installing the sun sail, staining trim in the wedding cabin, organizing sacristy supplies, and cleaning our million-dollar-view window. This year, we’ll also need some strong hands to help place walking Read more…
We’re excited to share that a new church picture directory is coming soon! We have 4 Sundays in May and June for anyone who would like to opt in and have their photo taken at church. Prefer to use your own picture? No problem—we’ll make it easy for you to submit one! Picture Days are on May 31, June 8, June 14, and June 21. Just show up camera ready, and pick a time 9:00 Read more…
Caring Ministries at St. John’s — Prayer and Healing, and Pastoral Care — offer quiet, steady support in times of need. You may have experienced it in a prayer offered during worship, a meal delivered after surgery, a visit or flowers left at your doorstep in a difficult season, or a small gesture that reminded you you’re not alone. This is the church showing up, simply and faithfully, for one another. On Saturday, May 2, Read more…