No matter where you are on your faith journey, consider attending this series, where we will explore together the basics of the Christian faith through the Episcopal lens. Whether you are new to the Episcopal Church or just interested in sharing and learning, you are welcome.



Attendance at all sessions is required for those desiring to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. Classes continue from 9:30-10:15 am in the Parish Hall on May 10th and 17th.



Contact Father Ackerman with any questions. 

Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy this past Saturday morning to help with cleaning and making repairs inside and outside our church. Your willingness to serve made a meaningful difference, and it shows.

Our May outreach project will be helping our neighbors at PACT collect needed supplies. PACT provides parent education, direct services, public awareness, and school programs for children and their families in Morgan County.

Their list of needs:

• cleaning supplies (laundry detergent, etc.)
• hygiene supplies, toiletries
• toothpaste, toothbrushes
• toilet paper
• baby wipes

Please leave items in the brown boxes outside of the church offices or in the Narthex. Thank you!

Here's a simple but meaningful way we can support the Community Free Clinic!

Providing a meal for our clinic volunteers is such a wonderful way to serve — even for those who are not healthcare professionals. Our volunteers truly appreciate these meals, and it means so much to them after long days at the hospital, at work, or attending classes at Calhoun’s Nursing Program. A warm meal helps our volunteers feel encouraged, appreciated, and cared for while they serve our patients.

Signing up is very easy — supporters simply select a date to provide dinner or arrange delivery for approximately 15 volunteers. If you have any questions, contact Dana Davidson through the sign-up page

Thank you so much for helping us care for the people who give so generously of their time to our clinic and community. Your support truly makes a difference!

Click here for Community Free Clinic Meal Sign-Up

Developed by Dr. Jerome Berryman, Godly Play’s Theology of Childhood posits that children possess an innate sense of God’s presence. Utilizing Montessori-based storytelling, play, and wondering to give children the language and tools to explore their relationship with God, the program aims to nurture their spiritual growth rather than simply instruct them.

You see, the truth is: children are already thinking of, wondering about God. And it is a privilege to share in their wonderings – that’s really what Godly Play is about.

For the first time, training to lead Godly Play is entirely online over four Thursdays during the month of June, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Eastern/9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pacific! We will cover the cost of anyone who would like to go through the training, but please do let me know if you are interested in the training by Sunday, 17!

You can find all the information about the training HERE. With money in the budget reserved for this, I believe that we will be able to cover not only the cost of the training for you, but also a copy of Teaching Godly Play: How to Mentor the Spiritual Development of Children.  

Our next Young Adults Gathering at St John’s is at 5:00 pm on May 17th. We'll gather for dinner, and then our own Father Chase will lead our discussion. We'll meet in the library as another event is wrapping up in the parish hall as we begin.

Please email joshua.bracken87@gmail.com if you plan to attend, have any food allergies, or need childcare so we can arrange those details. See you on the 17th!

REGISTRATION: HERO ACADEMY VBS: SERVING LIKE THE SAINTS

Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26

9:00 a1m – 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 1games in the Gamer’s Gauntlet, hear stories of the faithful in the Hero Archives, and relax with a treat or two at the Holy Hero Cafe. All the while, they will discover that we can indeed serve like the saints!

Penstemon, commonly called beardtongue, is a delightful and beneficial add to a pollinator garden. We have several plants blooming now in the garden. Easily grown in poor soil, Penstemons are also drought-tolerant. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love them. Learn more here.