Join us for a weekend workshop October 18-19 in Hansen Hall of St. John’s Church. The Hold Me Tight® Workshop was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and is designed around seven conversations based on the Hold Me Tight book, all of which have been shown to be essential to successful relations. You will learn how to understand and improve your relationship through presentations by the workshop leaders, private exercises and conversations with your partner and Read more…
My life was influenced tremendously by my maternal grandfather. I have his name—James or Jimmy, and I like to think I have a portion of his gift for storytelling, too. He was a master storyteller. And, I believe his gift in telling stories came from a different place than most who we would recognize as master storytellers. He wasn’t necessarily creative, not like the great authors who hold our attention as we turn the pages Read more…
lento adverb or adjective len·to | ˈlen-(ˌ)tō Definition of lento : at a slow tempo —used especially as a direction in music
This spring break, 10 adults & youth from St. John’s are heading to Favorito, Cuba to spend time with our Cuban family. We have collected a wish list from our partner parish, Santa Maria Magdalena. We need your help collecting these much needed items! Take a look at our donation wish list here. Financial donations are also welcome. Please bring all supplies by March 8. We also ask for your prayers as we deepen and Read more…
A Reflection by Kirsten Farney: So many times we expect that our loving relationships should be free of conflict. That expectation can come from our cultural depictions of relationships or maybe even those that were modeled for us in life. The reality of relationship, however doesn’t always look conflict free. In fact, if I learned anything from our panel last week, it was that no matter how great of a communicator or how much expertise Read more…
You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days. Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God. But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your Read more…
February is the month of love – a time for Valentine’s Day and emphasizing the importance of love in our lives. So here at St. John’s, we invite you to participate in these love-spreading opportunities. Thursday Feb. 14 – “Love Never Ends, Neither Does Laundry.” Laundry Love is a ministry with over 30,000 laundromats nationwide that wash the clothes and bedding of low-income families and individuals. We host our community’s at the Jackson Laundromat (850 Read more…
I’ve been thinking a lot these last few weeks about faith. Maybe you’re now thinking, “Well, of course you have, Jimmy! You’re a priest, aren’t you?” I am. AND, I believe faith is something that evolves over time. So, I’m thinking about mine, again. And, I’m thinking about yours, too. It’s my job, after all! When we limit faith to a system of beliefs, particularly as they relate to God, I feel like there’s something Read more…
**New Date! Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m. The Davenports are hosting an afternoon of sledding, grilling, and hanging by the bonfire at their home in Kelly. Kids and parents are invited for the fun! Bring your sled, gloves and waterproof gear. Food and hot chocolate will be provided. Please RSVP to catherine@stjohnsjackson.org.
What light shines in you? Marianne Williamson says, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened Read more…