The training provided by the nationally known organization Soul Shop recognizes that most of us are not equipped to adequately respond to the issues and desperation around suicide and seeks to equip individuals and congregations so that they may do so. Please join us for one or more of the events offered October 24-27, 2019. Schedule of Events: Thursday, October 24, Info Session for teens, parents, teachers \ Location – St. John’s Church, Hansen Hall Read more…
During our August program meeting, we had the pleasure of hosting Jan Hoath, a dynamic blend of energy, creativity, and fun. She brings a unique expression of spiritual mastery and playfulness to her work. Jan’s ability to engage and bring to life the true essence of mindfulness, happiness, and abundance to our mindful mamas was awe-inspiring. Her personal values and philosophy of ‘leading with play’ along with her signature process of the Happiness Prism™, offers Read more…
Learn to juggle. Or at least to toss and catch a ball. Juggling is a workout for your body and your brain. Did you know that juggling has proven to increase the amount of gray matter in the brain (2004 study by Nature Magazine)? Tossing balls and taking steps to learn how to juggle is beneficial for all age groups and body types. It sharpens focus, improves coordination, and makes exercising with family and friends Read more…
Join us for an evening of family fun at St. John’s Church on Fri, October 4, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. There will be fall-themed crafts, games, and food. Highlights include face painting, carnival games, prizes, a photo booth and so much more! “and all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” –Oscar Wilde Please bring unexpired food or personal items for the Jackson Cupboard to participate. See a full list of items here. We could not Read more…
Dear Church, It was wonderful to see so many faces last Sunday. Those of us who live in Jackson year round are beginning to say goodbye to those of us who winter in other places. It’s a time of transition. We’ve begun to raise financial resources for the year ahead, and we turn our attention toward evaluating our love-spreading mission in 2019. Leaves will turn from green to yellow and animals will be making their Read more…
Join us for the Blessing of the Backpacks and Family Service on Sunday, September 8 at 10:00 a.m. We invite all children and youth to come forward so their backpacks can be blessed, as our children commit themselves to studying and learning in the school year.
Join us Sunday mornings for Confirmation Class from 8:30 – 9:30 am beginning on September 29 until November 3. The class will take place in the Youth Room in the basement of the church. Please contact Catherine at catherine@stjohnsjackson.org or (307) 733-2603 if you are interested in participating.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” ― Paulo Coelho “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we Read more…
I am a big believer in Pilates, breath, and the connection to your core. I try to find some time on the Reformer each week, but don’t get me wrong, a mat class or stretching at home is equally as hard, if not more challenging. I think there’s an exercise modality out there for everyone and if you can find one and make it a part of your lifestyle, you’re going to be a happier Read more…
Dear Church, Brian and I have spent the last several Sundays at 9 a.m. looking at ways we might “build the capacity to love” in our lives. Each week, 10-20 of us circled up to try to work it out together. As Brian and I chatted about the topics we’ve addressed each week, I’ve asked myself the question, “If love is the goal, the answer, the killer app, the way, and all there is” then Read more…