Lent at St. John's

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5:30 pm Dinner | 6:00 pm Program

“Prayer is responding to God, by thought and by deeds, with or without words” (BCP, p. 856)

Prayer takes many forms. Some are quiet and contemplative; others are active, embodied, and creative. This Lent, join us on Wednesday evenings as we explore a variety of ways to pray, ways that invite stillness and movement, reflection and action, as we seek to deepen our prayer lives and our relationship with God.

Wednesday, March 11

Learn to pray with icons with Jeanne Ackerman and engage the Anglican Rosary with Fr. Chase, combining sacred imagery with rhythmic, meditative prayer.

Upcoming weeks

March 18 | Poetry, reflection, and journaling with Harry Moore.

March 25 | Ignatian prayer and intercessory prayer cards with Fr. Chase.

For dinner, a $5 per plate donation is requested; $20 max per family.

Please contact Melba Middleton at 256-651-1058 if you, your family, or your group would like to host an upcoming dinner. Nothing fancy is required--just a family meal we’ll enjoy together. And your expenses will be reimbursed.

Holy Week and Easter at St. John's

March 29 | Palm Sunday

8:00 am The Liturgy of the Palms and The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)

10:30 am* The Liturgy of the Palms and The Holy Eucharist (Rite II)

The procession will begin in the McKimmon Garden

April 1 | Wednesday in Holy Week

12:10 pm The Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing and Anointing, Chapel

April 2 | Maundy Thursday

6:00 pm* Holy Eucharist (Rite II) with foot washing and

stripping of the altar

Parishioners are invited to keep the Watch at the Altar of Repose throughout the night. To sign up for the Watch, go to bit.ly/0402watch, or call the office.

April 3 | Good Friday

12:10 pm* The Liturgy for Good Friday with Communion from the Reserved Sacrament

April 4 | Holy Saturday and Easter Eve

7:00 pm* The Great Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter**

April 20 | The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day

7:30 am The Holy Eucharist (Rite I)

9:00 am* The Holy Eucharist (Rite II)

The Easter Egg Dash follows this service

11:15 am* The Holy Eucharist (Rite II) **

* Nursery provided for this service

** Incense used at this service.

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Online Dedication Form

Printable Form

Lent Madness Report

Erika Huber has risen to the top with the #1 bracket this week. Some brackets are still in it to win it, and some are busted with their Golden Halo picks ousted. Check your status at the Madness Wall in the Parish Hall.

Read all about the saints and keep up with daily battles HERE.

St. John's Cursillo

MARCH ULTREYA

Sunday, March 22 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

At the home of June Hall | 2518 Sherwood Dr SE

Egg Hunt Candy Drive

It’s almost time for St. John’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! You can help fill the Easter baskets of St. John's children by donating bags of snack-sized, individually wrapped candy for the hunt. Looked for marked bins in the narthex and office hallway. Please contact Sam with any questions.

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Sunday

10:00 am

Join us on the parish lawn for an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 am on Easter Sunday! Children will hunt for eggs to be turned in to the Easter Bunny in exchange for a bag of yummy candy! If you would like to help hide eggs, pack candy bags, and/or supervise the Easter Egg Hunt contact Sam!

Spring Holy Hikes are Here!

Saturday, March 14

Church of the Good Shepherd, Decatur

9:00 am!

This first Spring hike will take us to Indian Tomb Hollow where we hope to enjoy the gifts of Spring, as well as learn a little history of the area. If you would like to share a ride and/or follow us there, please plan to meet us at The Church of the Good Shepherd in Decatur at 9:00 am. If it suits you better to meet us in Moulton at the Warrior Trading Post, we will stop there at about 10:40 am for any needed snacks or water before reaching our destination.

This hike is easy- to- moderate, with an uneven road to follow, and a couple of creek crossings. Please dress for the weather, and wear appropriate footwear. Bring water, a snack, camera, hiking pole, or anything else you may need for about two hours in the woods. See you there! Questions? Learn more HERE, or call 256-221-4091.

2026 Vacation Bible School!

HERO ACADEMY VBS: SERVING LIKE THE SAINTS

Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Inspired by the lives of saints like Francis and Martin of Tours and Therese and Catherine, St. John’s Hero Academy VBS invites children to consider how following Jesus’ call to love and serve others is the most heroic thing of all. Children will create projects in the Hero Maker Design Studio, play high-energy games in the Gamer’s Gauntlet, hear stories of the faithful in the Hero Archives, and relax with a treat or two and the Holy Hero Caf?. All the while, they will discover that we can indeed serve like the saints!

This year, we are partnering with the 3^rd Street Boys and Girls Club once more and hope to show God’s love and care to even more children than last year! But this means that WE NEED YOUR HELP! IF you would like to volunteer to help with VBS, read the volunteer descriptions HERE. Then sign up next to your desired work area with your name and availability HERE.

VBS Volunteer Descriptions

VBS Volunteer Sign-Up

Weekly Events

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Common Ground Community Garden

Did you know that World Wildlife Day was March 3? Well, it got past us also, but because wildlife is so important to our ecosystem, here's a reminder. Even if you can only do one little corner for conservation, it helps. Together we can make a difference!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Spring Cleanup at Common Ground at 9 am (or whenever you can join us). We could use the help!