St. John’s News

Music is a joyous way to offer praise while finding the truth of what we sing. Music is essential to us at St. John’s, and we have proven that we value musical talent over the years. For 20 years, we have had the amazing and talented Pam Drews Phillips at our helm, but this fall Pam will pass along the torch of Music Director. We will miss Pam’s spunk and enthusiasm as we wish her Read more…

Join us on the green of St. John’s Church for music and merriment with Calle Mambo on Sunday, August 12 at 5:00 pm. Suggested donation is $15 for the Cuban-style meal. Beer, wine and mojitos will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to the people of Favorito, Cuba and our partner parish, Santa Maria Magdalena. This is an event not to be missed! Formed as the only premier Afro-Cuban, Latin, Salsa band in the Read more…

“The first time I listened to “Angel Down”, it really struck me. I found the melody and the instrumentation haunting and couldn’t resist singing along. Textually, the song asks two important questions. The chorus asks, ‘Why do people just stand around?” This question is asked in the context of violence, but it can apply to many occasions. Why do we, as people, just “stand around” and not do the good we have the opportunity to Read more…

Dear St. John’s Family, David and I want to share with you that after a great deal of prayer and soul searching, we have decided to leave Jackson and move to Idaho Falls. We sold our house in June and will be moving August 23rd to our new home. Leaving Jackson is not easy. This has been home for a very long time for both of us. David came to town in the fall of Read more…

The Reverend Gina L. Gore is our August chaplain at the Chapel of the Transfiguration. She comes to us from New York City where she is Associate Priest for Children & Family Ministries at St. Luke in the Fields. Additionally, she is an Honorary Assistant at St. Thomas Fifth Avenue, and serves on the Bishop’s committee for church planting. Gina was ordained in Los Angeles in 2016. She and her family were early members of Read more…

By Kirsten Farney + Julie Tobiason We’re all familiar with the magical life-giving elixir that is coffee. For many of us, we wouldn’t even think about having a rational conversation in the morning until we’ve fueled up on the stuff. Let’s be honest, there’s an entire industry in our country that thrives on the fact that we rely on the energy buzz it imparts. That alone speaks volumes about our achievement driven value system…But in Read more…

A Message from Brian Nystrom I just got back from a walk along the Snake, down the dike from the Wilson Bridge. We’ve entered those beautiful, hot, dog days of August. The snow has melted from the high mountain passes in the backcountry, the river is running low and clear. Although the landscape is turning brown, it is a time of ripening. After a lush, green spring and early summer, things seem a little spare. Read more…

Help Wanted – AV Volunteer Are you a techie? Love staying up to date with the latest apps and devices? Or simply want to serve the church in a greater capacity? We are in search of volunteers to assist with audiovisual on Sunday morning. No experience necessary. Basic duties include turning on the audio system, adjusting volume levels, and recording the sermon plus occasional songs. We will train you! If you are interested, please reach Read more…

Each year, Teton Habitat for Humanity hosts a Dream Builder’s Luncheon in July in support of current and upcoming building projects. At this lunch, the Golden Hammer Award is offered to an organization that goes above and beyond the call of duty. St. John’s Episcopal Church is honored to be given the Golden Hammer Award for 2018. We would like to thank all of the volunteers that have racked up more than 500 hours on Read more…