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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. 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!

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!

Upcoming Events

Women's Book Study

Monday, January 13, at 6:00 pm

In the Library

We'll kick of 2025 with a study of Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People by Nadia Bolz-Weber. She shares her story of discovering God and encountering grace, even when she didn't want to, and being transformed by the experiences.

Books available at Amazon, B&N, and Thriftbooks. Organized by Amy Calame and Suzanne Thompson.

St. John's Ladies Night Out

Tuesday, January 14 at 5:30 pm.

609 Social Restaurant, 609 Bank St NE, Decatur, AL 35601

The women of St. John’s are invited to Dutch treat dinner and lots of fun at 609 Social Market and Provisions on Bank Street. Reserve your spot by texting or calling Bunny Edwards at 256.227.3760.

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

Weekly Happenings

The Rector's Bible Study resumes this week, beginning a study of 1 Peter.

Mid-Week Holy Eucharist With Prayers for Healing and Anointing

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

Diocesan Convention in Decatur

January 31-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 31, 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.

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 12, 26, February 2, 9

In praise of trees -- and leaf litter!

Not only do the fallen leaves help deter flooding, the roots of trees help stabilize the soil, especially helpful on slopes to minimize washes. This is the time of year to plant new trees, according to Alabama Cooperative Extension Service. Don't forget to consider your space and a tree's growth before planting. 

Go to our experts to learn more about planting trees:

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Office Hours

Monday-Thursday (Closed Fridays)

8:30 am. - 4:30 pm

Closed for Lunch Noon to 1:00 pm