St. John’s News

Joy in our Parish

We welcome baby Peter William! Meet the newest member of our parish family who was born born May 9 at 7 pounds 3 ounces to delighted parents Ragan Jolly and Alex Freeburg. He is healthy a baby and has a happy disposition. Let us Pray O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives Christ himself: We give you thanks for the Read more…

April Playlist on Spotify

Reflection on the music: “Growing up in a family who loved listening to music together, we always had our favorites. But one of my best memories, hands down, was dancing in the kitchen to Al Green with my Mom. For me, listening to Al Green was always something of a religious experience. It wasn’t until I actually had the privilege of traveling with my folks to Helena, Arkansas, for the King Biscuit Blues Festival, and Read more…

Spiritual Vital Signs

There are four main vital signs that are routinely monitored in healthcare settings. When we find ourselves in the ER or Urgent Care or even at our doctor’s office for a check up, medical professionals are interested in our heart rate or pulse, our respiratory rate or how many breathes we take in a minute, our blood pressure, and our body temperature. And this story we have for Holy Week got me thinking about vital Read more…

Habitat Beloved Community Build Day

“In 2018, as we mark the 50th anniversaries of Dr. King’s tragic death and the passage of the Fair Housing Act, we renew our pledge to make the concept of a Beloved Community a reality,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “This will never be a world of equality, of fairness, of human decency that leaves no room for poverty or prejudice or violence, unless we build it. And so we build.” Read more…

Safe Church Training

Who needs to attend? Those who hold keys to any facility on St. John’s campus or work with children. This program provides the information to protect children in the ministries that we serve. We offer in-person training in Hansen Hall on these dates this spring. Alternatively, you are welcome to take the training online. Re-training is required every three years. To check your status or to RSVP, email pam@stjohnsjackson.org or visit our website here.

Youth Wilderness Trip

The Episcopal Church in Yellowstone *2 spots left!! Sign up ASAP if you’d like to join us. Do Something Wild! Join us for a 5-day Wilderness Adventure that combines our faith community with wilderness leadership. Ages: 12 – 15 Dates: Monday, June 25 – Saturday, June 30, 2018 Cost: $950* *Don’t let the cost stop you! Scholarships are available. Please contact Catherine at 307-733-2603 if interested in a scholarship. Spots are very limited. To register, Read more…

March Music Playlist

Check out the inaugural playlist in “What We’re Listening To” this month from St. John’s Church. We celebrate individual expression, natural beauty and the adventurous spirit that defines the people and this place in the world. You’ll hear from music lovers in the parish that help curate playlists for you. Happy listening and be sure to share with friends! “Without a doubt, the song ‘This is Me’ is a favorite of ours. I took Greyson Read more…

Stone Soup Series

Cooking | Connecting | Cultivating Deeper Relationships Join us over the next 40 days as we cultivate a deeper connection with one another. Brené Brown describes connection as, “the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment…” Opportunities include five fellowship dinners in Hansen Hall at 6 p.m. Each Wednesday night there will be a different theme! You can also volunteer to cook Read more…

Season of Lent

The second most important thing we need to remember as Christian people is there’s more y’all than you, more we than me in this life God invites us to lead. The opportunity to, the need for, the inclination toward connecting with one another, the building of relationships of all sorts and kinds is a part of the mission of becoming the people we were made to be, people made in the image of God, who Read more…

The Bozeman Trail playtesting

The Bozeman Trail – a game of trust If you love games, and/or you’re interested in learning about Wyoming’s Native American history, please join us on Tuesday, February 27, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in Hansen Hall as St. John’s hosts a playtesting session for a new game entitled The Bozeman Trail. Questions? Ask Tory, 200-1616. Sign up below or call Liz in the office. Space is limited to 16 participants. Light food and beverages will Read more…