Our Parish Life

Our life together at St. John's is important to us -- so much so that we have created the position of Parish Life Director. This allows us to more fully support outreach, fellowship, Christian Formation, community engagement and internal and external communications It takes many volunteers to support the parish activities and outreach and we want parishioners to feel joy and satisfaction (instead of frustration!) in serving the church and our community.

Just as outreach, care for our community and our world are important so, too, is the nourishment of our spirits. We come to the Church to be fed -- around the Eucharistic Table, the dinner table and the crafts table! We find strength in each other and learn from our diversity of backgrounds and ideas.

Throughout the pandemic, we tried to convert as many activities as possible to Zoom and assisted parishioners as needed in accessing those activities. As we resume more in-person fellowship, our challenge will be to remain mindful that we continue to have those who need to connect remotely with their parish family and provide meaningful access.

There are many ways to "connect" at St. John's: Our weekly Hook and Need Group, potlucks, our Greeting Card Ministry, receptions and party's for life's milestones (both big and small), Altar Guild, Coffee Hour, Friendly Feasts (for those who enjoy eating out), Grill Nights, Neighborhood Association activities, themed dinners (especially after Feast Days and major celebrations throughout the Church Year), All Hallow's Eve Witches Night and other seasonal events.