Our 2027 Stewardship Campaign

Plenty Good Room is our stewardship theme this year, inviting us to look at our lives—and at the life of St. John’s—through the lens of God’s abundance.

We invite you to prayerfully consider your pledge for 2027. St. John's goal is 100% participation. We are asking every household to participate by making a pledge of any size. Each pledge matters from all who call St. John's their church home.

Pledges can be made online, by hand delivery, or by mail. Thank you for your gifts of time, talent, and treasure supporting St. John's now and in the future!

Make Your Pledge Here

Stewardship Series: Trivia Night this Wednesday!

5:30 pm, Dinner, Parish Hall

6:00 pm, Programs for All Ages

Nursery care will be available. A $5 donation is requested for dinner, with a $20 cap per family.

Wednesday, October 21, Trivia Night!

Play along with our “pub-trivia” style game, testing your knowledge of St. John’s and the Church!

Wednesday, October 28,

St. John’s Got Talent!

Come show your talents or enjoy the talents of others. All ages are welcome to participate! Sign up on the bulletin board outside the parish hall or contact the church office.

Planning for Trunk or Treat

Our Third Annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 29th will be here before you know it! Join us for costumes, candy, kids, and hanging out with friends on a fall evening! It's always a fun event.

Step One: Candy Drive! We've gotten a lot of candy in and we"re looking for more! Please donate individually wrapped, snack-sized bags of candy to the marked bins in the Narthex and office hallway.

Step Two: Trunk Sign Up! Sign up this week to decorate your trunk and give out candy at the event. Only a few spaces left!!

Parish Picnic 2026

What a wonderful day and location for the Parish Picnic! Thank you, Larkin and John for hosting and Holy Smokers for the fish fry!

Help with Weekend Backpacks

The Backpack Ministry needs some help!

Each week, the people of St. John's purchase, pack, and deliver take-home bags of groceries to help alleviate weekend food insecurity for children in need. This is a weekly ministry with small time commitments and flexible schedules for each step. Take a look at the sign-up to see where you can lend a hand. Many spots for October are open!

Learn more and sign up by going to https://bit.ly/fall26backpack. Thank you!

Backpack Ministry Sign Up

Mark Your Calendar!

Learn More About Trade-Fair Marketplace

L O O K I N GXA H E A D

OCT 20

5:15 pm Vestry Meeting, Library

OCT 21

11:00 am Pack Grocery Bags for Beans and Rice

OCT 21

Stewardship Series, 5:30 pm Dinner, 6:00 pm Program, Parish Hall

OCT 22

Beans and Rice Day! 9:00 am Set Up, 9:30 am Distribution

OCT 22

5:30 pm Theology on Tap, the Brick Deli

OCT 25

5:00 pm St. John's Cursillo Ultreya, Library

OCT 28

Stewardship Series, 5:30 pm Dinner, 6:00 pm Program, Parish Hall

OCT 29

5:00 pm Trunk or Treat, St. John's Parking Lot

NOV 01

Stewardship Sunday with Lunch after 10:30 am Service

NOV 04

5:30 pm Chili and Cornbread Cookoff

NOV 07

9:00 am Common Ground Garden Fall Clean Up Day

NOV 15

After 10:30 am Service, Trade Fair Pop-Up Shop

Look even further ahead with our online calendar

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Weekly Events

Our study this week is on 3 John and Jude.

Common Ground Community Garden

The Swamp Sunflowers are a sight to see right now, but you have to crane your neck because they are way up high! Take a look under the informational sign at the stunning Aromatic Asters that are also blooming. (And read the sign, too!) The Climbing Carolina Aster is gearing up to be a stunning presence. These asters and sunflowers are surprisingly in the same plant family (Asteraceae) and are a feast for the eyes and good fall nutrition for the bees, butterflies, and other insects. Tip for nurturing the pollinators during the fall season: Plant native asters, not hot house chrysanthemums. Asters have way more nectar than mums, and they bloom longer and later!

In case you missed it in the "Mark Your Calendar" section above, our fall cleanup day in the garden is November 7, starting at 9:00 am.

Altar Flower Dedications

Altar Flowers 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: October 25, November 26, 29,

December 20, 27, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.

PAPER FORMS ARE AVAILABLE BY THE GORDON STREET ENTRANCE OR PRINT ONE BELOW

Flower Dedication Form