St. John’s News

Please remember St. John’s Church in your Old Bill’s giving this year. The 2026 giving period opens August 14 and runs through 5:00 p.m. on September 18. Please consider donating with a check payable to Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. Donors may also give online. The love-spreading difference makers have helped transform our community through love. 2026 marks the 30th Anniver­sary of the Old Bil­l’s Fun Run. Old Bill’s has now gen­er­at­ed a remark­able $306 Read more…

The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce was elected seventh bishop suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on December 4, 2009, after having served 10 years as rector of St. Clement’s by-the-Sea Church in San Clemente, California. The first woman to be elected bishop in diocesan history, she was ordained to the episcopate on May 15, 2010. From December 2021 to May 2025 she was Bishop Provisional in the Diocese of West Missouri, after Read more…

The Face of the Deep Interested in taking a deep dive into the Book of Genesis with Brian and Jimmy? We’re kicking off the first of our quarterly Adult Formation Mini Retreats on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participants will be asked to read Robert Alter’s translation of Genesis and some commentaries in preparation for an in-depth study and conversation. If you wonder what’s actually in there, and what’s not, but 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, September 2, 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’re recruiting team members and volunteers in general (chalice, lector, ushers) for our summer services at The Chapel of the Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park and year round at the town campus. Looking for a way to connect, serve, and find community at St. John’s? There’s a place for everyone. Whether you love welcoming people, working behind the scenes, music, outreach, hospitality, or prayer, serving is one of the best ways to feel at Read more…

Meet Rachel, our August chaplain at The Chapel of the Transfiguration. The Rev. Dr. Rachel Anne Nyback has served at St. Cross Episcopal Church in Hermosa Beach, CA for twenty-two years, seventeen as rector. Rachel strives to help others live out their lives as a member of God’s beloved community, using prayer and scripture to grow and encourage each of us to share Jesus’ message of all-inclusive love. She loves many areas of ministry, but Read more…

My name is Jack Nystrom, and I have the privilege of serving as the Owner’s Representative for the Browse ‘n Buy redevelopment project. While my professional background is in construction and project management, this role has also given me the opportunity to serve the church in a meaningful way through one of our largest capital campaigns, A Legacy of Love. I’m excited to share that we recently secured our building permit, and construction is scheduled Read more…

From Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16, children of all ages are invited to join us for a campout at Colter Bay. We have a group site reserved, and will enjoy a weekend of fun and connection, organized around a few meaningful formation sessions, led by Tim and Travis, to help us connect more deeply with God, ourselves, and one another. RSVP required: email timmiller@stjohnsjackson.org by August 10 to reserve your spot.

Welcome back to Bert, our late July summer 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 Read more…

A reflection for late summer, by The Rev. Mary Erickson As I write this, tomorrow, July 9, marks one year since I was told I had cancer. It seems impossible that a year has already passed. So much has happened since then—months of treatment, healing that continues even now, and a journey I never would have chosen. But what stays with me most isn’t the fear. It’s the surprising peace I found in the midst Read more…