St. John’s News

The following individuals have been chosen as candidates to the vestry and to the endowment committee for the election. The current vestry recommends this slate of candidates to the parish in addition to our delegate endorsements to annual convention. Check out the ballot here. We are also amending the church bylaws at the meeting Sunday. The vestry has approved, and seeks the congregation’s approval, of amended and restated church bylaws. These changes will be enacted Read more…

In our effort to move from a staff-driven to a people-led ministry model, we have assembled an amazing family ministry team to lead new programming efforts for kids 0-18 years old! Check out the following children’s, youth, and family ministry events — and reach out to Travis at travis@stjohnsjackson.org or Jean at jean@stjohnsjackson.org to get involved. Want to join the fun? Reach out to get on our newsletter and stay connected!

🌶️ Annual Chili Cook-Off 🌶️Sunday, January 25 – Following the Annual Meeting Turn up the Fire, stir up the Wind, and let the flavors Flow! After our Annual Meeting, join us for one of St. John’s most anticipated traditions — the Annual Chili Cook-Off. Bring your best pot of chili or come ready to taste and vote. A prize will be awarded for the Best Chili, so whether your recipe is mild and comforting or Read more…

As many of you know, during the season of Epiphany, we receive funds into the Carolynn Hawtin Season of Light campaign. With this mission we spread light and love to people in this community through support of their energy bills, as well as fuel and groceries. The funds we have raised towards this effort have changed people’s lives. What can you do in 2026, St. John’s? To donate to this fund, click the Give button Read more…

This Christmas, we will place poinsettias in and around the church to decorate our worship spaces. Fill out the form below to have plants in honor or memory of your loved ones on display during Christmas. Be sure to fill our your request by Sunday, December 21 so we can include your names in the Christmas Revelations. Find the form here. Or the envelopes around the church on Sunday!

Advent Adult Formation Dinners: Into the Mystic Friends, Advent is upon us—this thin place in the year when the holy shimmers just beneath the surface of things. It’s a season that beckons us to step out of the noise, to tune our ears to the whispers of God woven through our ordinary days. This year’s theme, Into the Mystic, is an invitation to wander a bit—curious, open-hearted, expectant. To notice how the spiritual meets us Read more…

Bishop Angel Rivera was consecrated on September 18, 2025, in Havana. Bishop Angel traveled to both Puerto Rico and Cuba for over 10 years before he moved in July to become their bishop. He stated that his consecration was the joy of his life. He looks forward to spreading the gospel and helping the people in this very difficult time. Father Rody Perez Risco continues to serve the parishes in Itabo and Favorito. He describes Read more…

These past months have been among the hardest of my life. Granted, I have lived a charmed life. But, I was not prepared to hear the words the doctor uttered that day in early July: “you have cancer.” Are we ever truly ready? Here’s the crazy part: my heart is full of gratitude. It is the most prominent emotion I have felt throughout this journey. Gratitude that the cancer was caught early, that treatment came Read more…

The Flower Team provides altar flowers for the church most Sundays, and when a parishioner has signed up to dedicate flowers to a loved one. The team then shares these arrangements with those on our parish prayer list. If you would like to sign up to donate flowers to someone in honor or remembrance, use the sign up sheet in Hansen Hall, the form below or contact the church office. Honor or Remember a loved Read more…

Calling all children in 3rd grade – 5th grade to join our Children’s Choir. Younger and older choristers can also join, simply inquire. Our Children’s Choir will sing at the 3:30 p.m. Family Service on Christmas Eve. See Ron at the organ after the service or contact him at ron@stjohnsjackson.org to sing-up and get rehearsal information.