The View from St. John's Episcopal Church

Welcome, Olivia Lynne Drake!

Olivia was born July 27th, 2026 at 5:51 am to parents Sarah Lynne and Adam Franklin Drake. She was 7 lb 3oz, 20.25". Congratulations, Drake Family!

Little Free Pantry – A Shared Ministry

Located on 4th Avenue next to the Common Ground Garden and accessible from the parking lot and sidewalk, our bright red Little Free Pantry runs on a simple idea: Take what you need. Give what you can. There is no single organizer—this is a shared effort, and everyone is encouraged to help!

How to Help:

Stock the Box: Place non-perishable food or hygiene items directly inside the box, or use the donations stored at the church (available during office hours).
Check & Tidy: Add items when shelves are low and straighten up when you pass by.
Use & Share: Take what you need, leave what you can.

Thank you for taking a turn to keep the shelves stocked!

Special Thanks:

Deacon Sam (vision & construction)
Mike Faruqui and Danny Morgan (painting & staining)
Shelton Signs (signage donation)

Back to School Ice Cream

St. John's children and youth--and Father Chase--enjoyed ice cream at Tess' Place on the first day of school. Only 174 school days until last day of school ice cream!

Livestream Ministry Needs Your Help!

On Sunday mornings and special service days, St. John's Media Ministry offers those who can't be at church the gift of the livestreamed service. People confined to home, traveling, or parishioners who have moved away are so appreciative of this way to stay in touch.

Our ministry is asking for some help! A person is needed at services to run the livestream, which has been streamlined to a simple process and a page of bullet points. It can even be done from an iPad in the pew!

Ideally, the ministry has a group of people to stream in rotation. It's a great way to be of service, especially for digitally native young people—or any age person willing to try something new—and with a good roster, your Sunday could be 1 in 6 weeks.

On Sunday, stop by the Acolyte room on your way to the Nave; Ann or Kevin can show you the set-up. For more information and to get involved, email Ann Stewart.

Sundays at St. John's

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE

We have resumed our school-year Sunday morning schedule, which includes the formation hour between services.

8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rt I

9:15 am Nursery open through 10:30 service

9:15 am Choir rehearsal

9:30 am-10:15 am Sunday school for all ages

10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rt II

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

8 weeks-3 years

Nursery

Nursery care is available during Sunday School and through 10:30 am service.

The nursery’s experienced and trained staff care for our youngest members by creating a foundation of faith, love, and community, allowing their parents to fully participate in worship and study. We seek to give each child a sense of God’s love and the joy of belonging.

Located downstairs, using the Jackson Street staircase.

Pre K - 3rd Grade

Godly Play

Godly Play is a Montessori-based method for nurturing children's spirituality through storytelling, wonder, and play. Using hands-on materials, children engage with sacred stories, parables, and liturgical lessons, inviting curiosity and deepening their relationship with God.

4th-12th Grade

The Gen Z Project

Exploring Gen Z’s reality through their experiences, concerns, and questions using the Anglican Triad: Scripture, Tradition, and Reason. The class will use materials ranging from the Psalms and the Lord's Prayer to recent research and the Story Makers curriculum to invite consideration and conversation about their lives.

Meets downstairs in the Youth Room

Adults

Clergy-led class

Join the clergy for a time of learning, reflection, and meaningful conversation by taking a deep dive into the week’s Lectionary readings to extract meaning and relevance for our lives. Whether you are seeking to deepen your understanding, ask challenging questions, or connect with others, this welcoming and dynamic discussion is open to all.

Meets in the Parish Hall

Adults

Lay-Led Class

This thoughtful and engaging group gathers in the Library to delve into Scripture and theology through a rich and diverse view. Using academic study, art, poetry, literature, and even children’s stories, this group explores faith in a way that is intellectually stimulating and spiritually enriching.

Meets in the Library