Our summer theme has dropped: Come Out and Play Often in life, we take ourselves so seriously. We have work to do, bills to pay, families to care for, responsibilities to carry. Even our recreation — time spent in the beauty of the wilderness around us — can become a place where we feel the need to strive, measure, and perform. This summer, we invite you into an ancient, countercultural spiritual practice: play. Play as Read more…
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…
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…
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’re putting the finishing touches on our new St. John’s Picture Directory! If you missed your photo—or would simply like a retake—our crew will be ready for you on Sunday, October 4 in the Buchenroth Room downstairs. Come to church camera-ready, and we’ll fit you in and show you the way. No appointment needed—just bring your smile! We had 4 Sundays in 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…
In early March a team from St. John’s traveled to Nicaragua in support of AMOS Health and Hope, a nonprofit organization that promotes public health for the Nicaraguan people. We spent six days in San Rafael Kum, a remote mountain community. Our team brought 45 simple, effective water filtration devices, assembled and delivered them to residents. We held wound care and burn care informational presentations for adults, and craft and play classes for children. Our Read more…