by Rebecca Curell | Jan 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
I recently had a fun and interesting conversation with several members of my St. John’s family. It was focused on the obtaining of survival gear, and what each of us currently owned, and the things we were looking forward to adding to our hoards. For the most...
by Amy Simons | Jan 9, 2014 | community, outreach
On December 23rd, we completed our Christmas Basket Outreach by delivering over 100 baskets to the residents of Rosein Towers, a low income, senior housing project about a block away from St John’s. Thank you to all who helped with their donations, volunteering to...
by Amy Simons | Dec 31, 2013 | devotions
Tonight’s the night. Whether we stay home, party with friends, watch the ball drop in Time Square or head to bed early, at some point today we’re all going to ask ourselves: will next year be any different? Many of us will make an effort to make our...
by dcannon | Nov 4, 2013 | parish life, stewardship
Curious to see how the 2014 budget is taking shape? Wonder what that means for you? Here are some highlights of the ministries supported by your giving last year! Staff Funding: This year St. John’s staff has been working to develop a new Sunday School program, the...
by Amy Simons | Nov 4, 2013 | choral scholars, community, episcopal identity, music, parish life
A few weeks ago, the choir and subsequently the 10:30 congregation had an unofficial homecoming of choral scholars. Three of our scholars, Jeremiah Kraniak (current scholar), Tami Snyder-Knutson (former scholar) and Rachelle Austin (former scholar) were featured...
by Lucas Curell | Nov 4, 2013 | community, episcopal identity
Last month, four representatives from St. John’s attended the 19th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Eastern Michigan. Over two days, Fr. Daniel, Lucas Curell, Mark Mahlberg, Ellen Redifeld and Amy Simons were able to attend workshops about communications, grant...
by Rebecca Curell | Sep 23, 2013 | nursery, youth and family
“Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; but Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the...
by Rebecca Curell | Jul 1, 2013 | nursery, youth and family
If you choose to keep your child with you during the main worship service, you might have a “church survival bag.” I know we do. Sometimes, in this age of electronics, it’s hard to find suitably quiet toys to bring into church. Even a toy car can be deafening when...
by Chrissy Cannon | Jul 1, 2013 | community, youth and family
By no way of the imagination is there one perfect magical way to raise an environmentally friendly family. Some people have the inspiration to live off the grid and off the land, but for the majority of us, living environmentally friendly lives can be a challenge. ...
by Rebecca Curell | May 1, 2013 | nursery, parish life, youth and family
The church nursery can be both a blessing and a curse to us parents of young children. The blessing is that it exists and is staffed with awesome workers who love the kids and want to give them a good church experience. The curse can come when you or your child is not...
