by Amy Simons | Mar 20, 2020 | Christian Formation, devotions, Uncategorized, worship, youth and family
During the season of Lent we’re reminded of our sin, mortality and our desperate need for a savior. This is even more true with our recent social distancing. We have a savior. But our salvation came at a precious price. Holy Week is an intense time in our church...
by Amy Simons | Feb 12, 2020 | Christian Formation, devotions, events
Each Wednesday in Lent you are invited to a simple soup supper (6:00PM) and to walk the Stations of the Cross (7:00PM) with us. What is the Way of the Cross? A devotion to the Passion of Christ which recalls a series of events at the end of Jesus’ life from his...
by Amy Simons | Feb 3, 2020 | Christian Formation, nursery, youth and family
Amy Simons Director of Christian Education Last year, I stood in front of you, with a new certificate in Youth Ministry in one hand and a 4-year Strategic Plan in the other. The intent of this plan was to motivate investment in Christian Formation and implement...
by Amy Simons | Oct 22, 2019 | Christian Formation, events, stewardship, youth and family
What’s the sweetest way to support children, youth, and young adult ministries at St. John’s? Homemade. Apple. Pie. Families and volunteers will be assembling and freezing homemade apple pies which will perfectly complement your holiday celebrations....
by Amy Simons | Jun 14, 2019 | Christian Formation, nursery, youth and family
So Sunday School is officially on break for the summer and we know that navigating kids in the pews can be challenging for parents. That’s why we have some resources for you! Check out these tools for summer success. We believe in you! (Seriously, we do. No...
by The Rev. Curt Norman | Jun 14, 2019 | Christian Formation, episcopal identity
One of the things I love about the Tuesday morning Bible study at St. John’s is that we often get derailed. Sure, we have a book we are reading (The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People). In fact, we have been reading the same book for about...
