An invitation to reflect Dear Church, It’s a head-scratcher for me as to why we cram SO MUCH into the holiday season. It seems like the starter pistol fires after the busy-ness of Thanksgiving, and we are off to the races. Several years ago, we made the foolish decision to try to visit family after Christmas. We were still living in California at the time, so we did all the things we do at home—the Read more…
The children’s pageant and children’s choir will perform during the 3:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service. Join us in the fun! To participate, please sign up here. Please contact Travis or Chandler if you have questions. All kids are invited to take part in the pageant! No rehearsal or prep required for non-speaking parts; simply show up on Sunday, December 24 at 2:45 p.m. to get into costumes and stage for the procession before the service Read more…
We need you to join our music program! All kids in grades 3rd – 5th are invited to join our Children’s Choir. Younger and older choristers can also join, just inquire. Our Children’s Choir will sing at the 3:30 p.m. Family Service on Christmas Eve. We will rehearse on the Sundays of December 3rd, 10th, and 17th after the 10:00 a.m. Service while parents are at the coffee hour. Sign up with Ron, at the Read more…
Dear Friends of Cuba, Providing support to our brothers and sisters in Cuba has never been more difficult, but has never been more necessary. Last year’s campaign was a huge success, so we are repeating it again this year. Along with the Friends of the Episcopal Church in Cuba, we are providing a joyous Christmas dinner and celebration for all 52 Episcopal communities across Cuba. The current situation in Cuba is the worst that many Read more…
Early last century, in downtown Jackson and in Grand Teton National Park, St. John’s began its rich history and legacy with two chapels and a hospital. Like many of you, we were not born in Wyoming, but we got here as soon as we could. I was born in Indiana, a Hoosier, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky, where over 40 years ago I met this beautiful redhead named Amy. We got married, had Read more…
My name is John Goettler and I’m Chair of the Advance Gifts Phase of the Legacy of Love Capital Campaign. My wife and I moved our family to Jackson ten years ago, and we have been members of St. John’s since we arrived. I was on the Endowment Committee for six years and during this time I was aware of the internal conversations about a new Browse ‘n Buy. I was honored and humbled when Read more…
As we enter November, with Thanksgiving around the corner, my intention was to write a reflection on gratitude. But I am struggling with it. We’re in that funny in-between no-longer-fall, not-quite winter place of cold mornings and grey skies, and I feel a little “off,” and hopelessness is threatening to set up shop in my heart. The world feels heavy right now. Innocent lives being lost in Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Maine. Seemingly intractable conflict in Read more…
Dear Church, Many of you have already received a communication from the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Wyoming notifying you that our Bishop, Paul-Gordon Chandler, was placed on administrative leave through the Office of the Presiding Bishop for an alleged indiscretion with a member of the Diocesan Team. The Episcopal Church through the ordination vows that we, clergy, make and within the Constitution and Canons of our church is clear in regard to the Read more…
Wait, wreaths already? We’ve got preorders happening Sundays in October in Hansen Hall during coffee hour. Cash or check only. Get ahead of the game, and decorate for Christmas early. Find our table in Hansen Hall. Yule be glad you did! There will be two wreaths sizes for sale: 22″ Wreath for $45 | 26″ Wreath for $55
This October we welcome back The Rev. Spencer Reece! Spencer is the author of two award-winning collections of poetry, as well as an acclaimed memoir and book of watercolor meditations. The Clerk’s Tale was selected by Nobel Laureate Louise Glück as winner of the Bakeless Prize, and was recognized with an award from the Library of Congress. His collection The Road to Emmaus was long-listed for the National Book Award, and short-listed for the prestigious Read more…