Young or old, we will have a class for you! AND a cooked breakfast will be available from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall! Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. We look forward to starting Sunday school and seeing you!

Upstairs

• Clergy Class, Parish Hall
• Lay-Led Class, Library

Downstairs

• Rite-13, 7th-12th, Youth Room
• Weaving God's Promises, 4th-6th, Tweens Room
• Godly Play, K-3rd, Godly Play Room
• Story Time, Preschool, Nursery

Wednesday mornings have been set aside for a mid-week Bible study for you and your friends beginning on September 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Library. In this series, we will take a look at the Book of Job. Mark your calendar to spend time with each other in study, fellowship, and in our daily walk with God.

In addition to the goodies you'll find at the bake sale on Saturday, November 19, Simply Divine is also offering Thanksgiving Dinner Presale Orders! Smoked turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, mac & cheese, rolls, and pecan pie are on the presale menu. More information about how to place a presale order coming soon! Co-chairs are Leah Cayson or Emily Nazarchyk.

Our current supply drive supports Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation’s supply closet! These items will be given to adult patients who could use a bit of extra support upon discharge. They need: new underwear, new socks, and (not necessarily new) jeans, tennis shoes, coats, shirts, blankets and sleeping bags. Donations may be placed in the brown bins near the office and in the church narthex.

St. John's team, Altar Egos, is playing in this year's Hospice of the Valley's Annual Kickball Tournament! Play is set for Saturday, September 10 at Wilson Morgan Park. Games begin at 8:30 a.m. Come cheer us on or help us up! Proceeds benefit Hospice of the Valley's Goodwill Services. 256-353-9615 or churchoffice@stjohnsdecatur.org

The Backpack Food Program provides supplemental food to elementary school students on Fridays throughout the school year beginning this month. The success of this outreach ministry relies on volunteers to shop, pack, and deliver. We are seeking volunteers to help deliver packed food bags to Banks-Caddell and Eastwood Elementary Schools. Details and to sign up, click below button:

St. John's Cursillistas are invited to our September Cursillo Ultreya on Tuesday, September 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall/Kitchen. You are welcome to bring some snacks and beverages. Contact St. John's Cursillo representative, Erika Huber, with any questions about this meeting or about Alabama Cursillo (ehuber4404@gmail.com).

Are you searching for a spiritual experience which will stimulate your faith growth (a closer walk with God)? EfM may be your answer! EfM is a Christian Formation course offered through the School of Theology at University of the South-Sewanee. It is an extension program for the laity and will be held at St. John’s. It is designed to help the laity to live into their spiritual gifts. Please contact Sandy Barr at: sandybarr@wowway.com or (Cell) 256-318-2277 or contact the church office. We will begin after Labor Day, September 11.

Our next gathering of fun, food, and fellowship is set for Wednesday, September 28 (6PM) at The Hard Dock (3755 Hwy. 31 N). Save the date and bring your friends! Childcare will be available at the church from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please let Sally Marsh know if she can expect your child(ren).

In addition to Sunday-morning worship and Sunday school, put these dates on your calendar for more family fun!

• September 18 following the 10:30 service, PreK-K will enjoy an afternoon of fun at Delano Park. Lunchables and drinks provided. Bring your friends!
• September 25 at 5:30 p.m., it's and evening of fun with board games, Halloween crafts, and yummy food. Fun for the whole family!

This section is for Tweens, our 4th-6th graders!  In our first email blast you'll find a welcome note from Mother Sarah and information about all-things for Tweens!  

Information about weekday gatherings, Sunday school, acolyte schedule, and an upcoming diocesan event can be found in this week's youth newsletter!

Late summer flowers continue to bloom. Excited to see our new Smooth Blue Asters swaying in the wind, covered with bees of all kinds. And the new pink coneflower popular with the butterflies. We're having a meeting in the library on Monday, September 12, at 6:00 p.m. to get everyone up to speed on everything from budget to maintenance. Anyone who is interested is invited to join us. Follow us on Facebook to see more photos!

"The Season of Creation is here with September! Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home.

“This year’s theme is ‘Listen to the Voice of Creation,” and the burning bush is the symbol for the Season of Creation 2022. Today, the prevalence of unnatural fires are a sign of the devastating effects that climate change has on the most vulnerable of our planet."

You can download the Season of Creation 2022 Celebration Guide and learn more at: 

Altar flowers dedications are given to the glory of God and in memory, thanksgiving, or celebration for people or events that are important to that donor. A donation of $60 will sponsor the flower arrangements arranged by the Flower Guild. We accept one dedication per Sunday. If you would like to make such a gift, please complete a contribution form and return to the office. Please call the office with any questions. Available Dates: September 18; October 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20, 23, 27.

• Secure online giving via Tithely. You may use an e-check, debit card, or credit card for a single gift or automatic recurring gifts and options for where your gift applies.
• By mailing a check to St. John's, 202 Gordon Drive SE, Decatur AL 35601. Please note on memo line where your gift applies.