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Annual Parish Meeting

Sunday, January 26

10:00 am Service of the Holy Eucharist

Followed by Annual Meeting + Potluck Lunch

The Annual Parish Meeting and Vestry Election begins in the church at the end of the Service of the Holy  Eucharist, then continues in the Parish Hall during lunch. Please note, 10:00 am will be the only service on the 26th.

The meeting agenda includes:

• Vestry Election
• Presentation of 2025 budget
• Reports from the Rector, Wardens and other ministry leaders



Thank you to all those who nominated others and to the Vestry Nominating Committee to completing our outstanding slate of Vestry nominees for 2025: 

• Bynum Kirby
• Ed Land
• Ann Stewart
• Suzanne Thompson
• Victoria Tumbleson

According to the Canons of the Diocese of Alabama: “Those entitled to vote shall be confirmed adult communicants in good standing as defined in the General Canons who are canonically resident in the Parish and physically present at the meeting and who are known to the Rector and Treasurer as regular contributors to the support of the Parish program, and those present shall constitute a quorum.”

Please bring a dish to share for lunch. For a dish served warm, bring it hot and it will go in the warming oven. Label dishes that are vegeterian, vegan, gluten free or address any other dietary restrictions.

There is no Sunday School or Breakfast this week; childcare will be available. Please make plans to attend this important event in the life of our parish!

Diocesan Convention in Decatur

January 30-February 1

Locations around Decatur

St John's is the host church for the 194th Diocesan Convention! Clergy and lay delegates from across the diocese will be in Decatur from Thursday, January 30, to Saturday, February 1. Events will take place at the Princess Theatre, Doubletree Decatur Riverfront, and the Ingalls Harbor Pavilion.

Everyone from St. John's is invited--and encouraged!--to attend the opening Celebration Eucharist at the Princess Theatre on Thursday evening at 6:00 pm.

Outreach Opportunities

February 9^th will be filled with tackles and touchdowns as the 59^th Super Bowl takes place. But there’s something else you can tackle in the meantime: HUNGER! Did you know that 16.4% of Morgan County residents inexperience food insecurity?

That’s why – with the youth’s help – we’re collecting cans of soup for the CCC, NCC, and St. John’s own backpack ministry! Between now and Super Bowl Sunday (February 9) bring in cans of soup to help stock pantries in our community!

Cans can be left in the bins near the office. Thank you!

The Salvation Army in Decatur is serving as a Warming Center during these frigid winter months. But they need volunteers in order to stay open! Various shifts are available.



Please contact Seargent Becky Lahman at 256-556-5075 for more information!

Upcoming Events

Packing Beans and Rice for Distribution

Sunday, January 19

Before Sunday School (and after 10:30 service if needed)

Every Sunday, we receive Christ at the Table. This week you have the opportunity to throw beans and rice into the mix!

This Sunday, help prepare bags of beans, rice, and laundry detergent pods for those experiencing food insecurity in our community. We'll be working in the Parish Hall before Sunday School and after the 10:30 am service, if needed. Everything you need to pack will be there – all we need is you!

The Beans and Rice packages will be distrubited this Thursday, January 23, at 9:30 am.

Please note, the church office will be closed on Monday, January 20, in recognition of Martin Luther King day.

Weekly Happenings

Mid-Week Holy Eucharist With Prayers for Healing and Anointing

Wednesdays, 12:10 pm, in St. Mary's Chapel

Altar flower dedications are given to the glory of God and in memory, thanksgiving, or celebration for people or events important to that day's flower donor. One dedication per Sunday is accepted; flower donations are $75. Please send the completed form with payment to the church office. Contact the office with questions.

Available dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23

The way time flies, we'll be putting our hands back into the earth before you know it! If you are looking for some gardening time, please think about volunteering at Common Ground. We need you because many hands make less work.

If you are not up for the physical experience, you can still help with our mission of hospitality and sustainability. Follow our Facebook page at Common Ground: Community Garden at St. John's. And like and share our posts!

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Give By Mail: Mail checks to St. John's, 202 Gordon Drive SE, Decatur AL 35601. Please note on memo line where your gift applies.

Pastoral Care Emergency Line: 256-280-3792

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday (Closed Fridays)

8:30 am. - 4:30 pm

Closed for Lunch Noon to 1:00 pm