WEDNESDAY EVENING STEWARDSHIP SERIES

Our Stewardship Series starts next Wednesday evening (Oct 7)! Each week's topic will offer a different lens for seeing God's abundance in our lives and the life of our parish.

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 maximum of $20 per family.

Wednesday, October 7, Stewardship Kickoff!

Join us as we embark on our stewardship journey and discover all the Plenty Good Room we have at St. John’s to know and share God’s love! 

Wednesday, October 14, Cursillo Night!

Get your singing voices ready as we gather to experience all that Cursillo has to offer! All are invited to join us for an evening of praising, learning, and reflecting on how the Spirit is working in our lives.

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 & 11

MEET IN THE LIBRARY

AFTER 10:30 AM SERVICE

Simply Divine season will be here soon! We'll get started with organizational meetings on October 4th and 11th in the Library. Stop by either meeting to learn more about the Bake Sale and all of the ways you can support this annual fundraiser for a local outreach organization. Questions, contact Alex Adams.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

ST. JOHN'S BACK LAWN

5:00 PM



Come celebrate and honor your animal companions and give thanks for their presence! The blessing recognizes our deep connection with animals and the important role they play in our lives.

All animal friends, on a leash or in a carrier, are welcome! And bring a lawn chair for yourself.

We are supporting Decatur Animal Services with a supply drive. Items needed: dry puppy and kitten food, cat litter, laundry detergent, bleach, towels, leashes, collars, and animal sponsorships. Please bring donations to the event. DCS appreciates every donation!

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! We’re so grateful to everyone who helped us support PACT's Touch-a-Truck community event! Thank you for giving your time, energy, and smiles to help make the day special. We’re proud to serve our community alongside such amazing volunteers!

Looking forward to St. John's Third Annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 29th! Costumes, candy, kids, and hanging out with friends on a fall evening! It's always a fun event.

Step One: Candy Drive! We go through A LOT of candy at Trunk or Treat! Please donate individually wrapped, snack-sized bags of candy to the marked bins in the Narthex and office hallway.

Step Two: Sign up to decorate your trunk and give out candy at the event.

THURSDAYS, 5:30 PM AT THE BRICK

All are welcome at our informal, weekly gatherings for food and conversation. Look for us at the Brick at our reserved table.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

ST. JOHN'S LIBRARY

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Please note date change for October's meeting.

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OCT 7

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OCT 14

OCT 15*

OCT 18, 21, 22

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OCT 21

There are still a few blooms in the garden, but noticeably lots of seed pods here and there, especially on our Black-eyed Susans, Blanket Flowers, and Coneflowers. We have collected and saved some, but will leave most for the birds and for possible new plants in the spring, as some fall here and there around the garden. Take a look around your garden and see what seed you might like to save.

"...there’s always a reason to hope when you’re growing seeds, and you’re planting seeds, because you’re believing in a future. And seed’s power to adapt is one of its many teachings and ultimate testimony to how incredible plants are and how much this original relationship, this pact, has allowed both of us to flourish in its best iterations." Bill Braun

Listen to this fascinating podcast about saving seeds. There is text if you just want to read. 

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 18, 25, November 26, 29, December 20, 27

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

Financial Stewardship