I’ve heard stories of pillowcases moving around the country now. So far, I know they’ve gone to Oregon, California and Texas. I’ve heard of stories of pillowcases being shared in hospital rooms and the Whole Grocer, too. It seems like every day or so somebody asks me, “hey you’re that guy from St. John’s, right? What’s up with the pillowcases?” And it’s fun. I’m able to tell them, “together, we’re spending the summer dreaming big Read more…
The Rev. Joe Gibbes July 1, July 8: The Rev. Joe Gibbes was born and raised in Columbia, SC. He grew up in the Episcopal Church and gave his life to Christ when he was 15. After graduating from Wake Forest University and a brief stint in Colorado as a ski bum, Joe made one of the best decisions of his life and married Amy. They now have three amazing children that have seen to Read more…
All entering 6th through 9th graders explore with us,Who is my Neighbor? by visiting and volunteering at service-related organizations in our Valley. The Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole and the St. John’s Middle School youth are partnering for this week of service and learning. Goal: To understand how to be better neighbors ourselves, through a week of exposure and partnerships with organizations that offer services to neighbors in our Jackson Hole community. Hosts include: Habitat Read more…
By day, you might know Willi Brooks as the Front of House Manager and Volunteer Coordinator at The Center for the Arts. In summer, you can catch Willi serving up homemade pie at the Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings. But did you know that as a 17-year-old Scout, Willi along with the help of Boy Scout Troop #67 dreamed up the idea of the Jackson Cupboard as their Eagle Scout project? The Scout must plan, Read more…
“”Wildflowers” by The Wailin’ Jennys is my current fave on repeat! The gorgeous wildflowers blooming right now and the promise of being true to yourself resonate deeply with me. Also we love “I’m Alive (Life Sounds Like)” by Michael Franti & Spearhead. This is my family’s drive to school/work jam to get the day started. Nothing like driving with the Teton Range out the window and a new day ahead.” – Julie Tobiason This playlist Read more…
For the last couple of years, we’ve been organizing our seasons around themes. You might remember the wooden tokens supporting kindness or the lip balm emphasizing hospitality and welcome or the stones and spoons that helped us make stone soup together and focus on table fellowship and the deepening of our commitments to one another. Each of these themes are meant to help us grow spiritually—both individually and as a church, a faith family. Our Read more…
Dear Church, I know many of you have already read and even shared Sarah Ross’ article Check Yes or No Consent published in yesterday’s Planet JH. I believe Sarah’s article is courageous, poignant, generous, and loving—that it’s essential reading for those of us in the valley who have children, are attached to young adults, are parents, grandparents, or anyone with a beating heart who wants to make a love-spreading difference in our valley. If you Read more…
Wow, we live in an amazing place! Can you believe the green that’s covering the valley floor and hillsides? It seems greener than last year to me, but I know I’m still a rookie, as far as Jackson, Wyoming is concerned. The change of season here seems to bring opportunity. You can read ahead in Revelations and hear we’ll have the opportunity to honor and thank a beloved member of our community and staff, Pam Read more…
Mondays – June 18, June 25, and July 2 | 9 am – 1 pm School’s out! Shake those Monday blues with a morning hike. Join the youth of St. John’s and the Presbyterian Church for our inaugural hike on Monday, June 18. We will meet at St. John’s at 9 am sharp. Wear your hiking shoes, bring water, a bagged lunch and a few dollars for ice cream on the way home. We will Read more…
St. John’s is committed to spreading the light in someone’s life. During Epiphany, also known as the Season of Light, we collected funds for Lower Valley Energy (LVE) in order to prevent power disconnections during winter months. We received a generous match for this effort up to $10,000 and were able to raise $23,546 (and counting). We want to remind you what your good work is doing for our neighbors and how you are spreading Read more…