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Sunday, January 25

One Service Sunday

10:00 am Service of the Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Followed by Annual Meeting and Potluck Lunch

Please make plans to attend the Annual Parish Meeting this Sunday, January 25th. It's a key event in the life of our parish, and your presence is important!

• One church service at 10:00 am.
• The meeting begins in the church and concludes in the Parish Hall.
• The meeting agenda includes:
• Vestry Election
• Presentation of the 2026 budget
• Reports from the Rector, Wardens, and other ministry leaders

Thank you to all those who nominated others and to the Vestry Nominating Committee for completing our outstanding slate of Vestry nominees for 2025: 

• Alex Adams
• Rob Getman
• Erika Huber
• Luke Slaton
• Emily White

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.”

Potluck Lunch, Parish Hall. Please bring a ready-to-serve dish to share for lunch; hot dishes can be held in the warming oven. Please label dishes that address dietary restrictions (vegetarian, nuts, etc.)

Childcare is provided during the church service and annual meeting. Sunday school does not meet this week.

Weather Note: Sunday's weather forecast is for snow and cold temperatures. We'll make the call on going ahead or postponing the meeting byThursday, and send an email.

Thanks to all for the great response to the Backpack Ministry sign-ups! Food packing is 100% covered through May! There are still plenty of slots open for deliveries, especially to Banks Cadell. Please take a look at the links below to see how you can help out.

Read more about St. John's Backpack ministry here.

If you would like to shop for food, sign up here.

If you would like to deliver bags to Eastwood Elementary School, sign up here.

If you would like to deliver bags to Banks Cadell Elementary School, sign up here.



If you would like to deliver bags to Austin High School, sign up here.

Please contact Sam if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!

MUSIC TOGETHER!

St. John's Yoga Room

Thursdays

9:30 - 10:15 am

We are so excited that Music Together has resumed its Thursday morning classes! Music Together® is an early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through age eight—and the grownups who love them! First offered in 1987, Music Together classes help little ones develop their innate musicality—and much, much more. 

Learn more about Music Together HERE.

Find links to schedule, registration, and more HERE.

BISHOP ELECTION CONVENTION

Saturday, January 24th

1:00 pm

The Cathedral Church of the Advent

The Diocese of Alabama will elect its next bishop on Saturday, January 24. Watch livestreamed proceedings on the Diocese's YouTube ChannelYouTube Channel.

Read more on the Bishop Search Website.

WOMEN'S BOOK STUDY

Mondays in January

6:00 pm

St. John's Library

This month, the Women's Book Study group is reading The Red Tent by Anita Diamant. Join the discussion as they continue to meet every Monday through January 26 at 6:00 pm in the Library.

COMMON GROUND MEETING

Saturday, January 31

10:00 am

St. John's Library

Wishing. Hoping. Dreaming. Planning. It's that time of the year when we are looking forward to what comes next in the garden. We invite all who are interested to join us in the library on Saturday, January 31, at 10 am for just that. No experience necessary! It's a great opportunity for those who want to learn more about eco-friendly gardening. Bring your ideas! 

For more information, Contact Carol Hancock (clch11@icloud.com ) or Julia Chenault (julia.s.chenault@icloud.com). See you in the garden!

Available dates: February 1, 8, 15; March 1, 8. 15

Financial Stewardship