Women, men, and children in more than 170 countries and regions will celebrate World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 2, 2018. This year, the women of the WDP Committee of Suriname call us to worship considering the words: “All God’s Creation is Very Good!” With these words as backdrop, we are invited to learn about Suriname’s history and rich cultural diversity. Join us at noon for worship in the sanctuary with a luncheon immediately following.
We invite you to join us for a Women’s Luncheon Series on Thursdays during Lent (and beyond). February 22 – March 29 at E.Leaven Food Co. at noon. Order your lunch and join us in the reserved side room for an hour of conversation and connection. All women are welcome. We encourage you during this season of Lent to put aside the demands and frenzy of the outside world.
St. John’s is collaborating with the Doug Coombs Foundation to provide an outdoor adventure for youth from Arapahoe, WY, on the Wind River Indian Reservation. During the month of February, more than 30 kids will enjoy ski lessons, tubing and lunch at the Snow King Sports School. St. John’s Service Committee will be at coffee hour most Sundays in February with a sponsorship sign-up sheet. For $100 you can sponsor a child for an entire Read more…
When I was ten or eleven years old, I got a set of tools for Christmas. Or, I should say, I got a tool experience. I got a card or something like that under the tree that indicated the gift to come. And, then, the following day, my grandfather took me down to Sears in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where together we picked out a pretty basic set of tools. We started with a box that’s in Read more…
Join us on February 17 for this retreat, Care of the Soul: Comprehensive Practice and Support for a Flourishing Life Mary Oliver asks, “Are you breathing just a little and calling it life?” Dr. Pittman McGehee and The Reverend Jimmy Bartz will spend the day looking clear-eyed at the implications of “breathing just a little, and calling it a life.” They will move through six beats offering a map from comprehensive care of the soul Read more…
Take a look at these upcoming events that you don’t wanna miss! Feb 16-19: Last chance to register! Youth Ski Retreat Weekend at Teton Village and Snow King. More information. Feb 17: Care of the Soul Retreat in Hansen Hall with Jimmy and Pittman. See it on Facebook. Feb 24: St. John’s Outdoors hosts an Avalanche Awareness Course $125 per person. Email Margaret to register! Mar 1: Newcomers’ Gathering at 7:00 pm. More details to Read more…
How can you respond to help end gender violence? Sun, Feb. 11 | 3 – 5 pm Mon, Feb. 12 | 9 – 12 pm for service professionals Join us at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 170 N. Glenwood St. in Hansen Hall. Free and open to the public. Simultaneous translation and child care provided. Discussions with Dr. Sally MacNichol from Faith Trust Institute and Co-Executive Director of CONNECT.
Another successful chili cook-off took place last Sunday here at St. John’s. The reigning champion, Ed Owens, took home the coveted red chili trophy for a 2nd time — Congrats! Many thanks to Will Davenport, Lonnie Brown, the Deming family, Doug Ayers, Debby Hopkins and the Bartz family for participating in the fun competition, too. The challenge is on for next year to beat Ed! Here’s his recipe, can you dig it? Method:
The Annual Parish Meeting allows us to share the important work the committees, ministry groups, and the vestry have accomplished in the past year, plus showcase the good work God has been doing amongst us. If you were unable to attend, here is a recap. Nearly 75 people attended the meeting on Sunday, January 21, 2018. We elected new members to the vestry and Endowment Committee and selected delegates for the 2018 Diocesan Convention. Thank Read more…
Secretly, I love the New Year’s reset. I say secretly because I’m not unaware of the failure rate for New Year’s resolutions. In fact, I’ve pretty regularly failed at maintaining my resolve. No matter. I still love the fresh start. As people of faith, we can have a fresh start whenever we want, but it’s nice when it coincides with the calendar. What exactly is it that we are starting over, though? Here’s what I Read more…