Whether you enjoy knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, painting, or simply need to finish a mending project, bring your current work-in-progress and a friend. All are welcome for creativity and conversation. Questions? Contact the Parish Office or Jayne Swanson or the Parish Office.
ADULTS
Sunday Forum
Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am for Sunday Forums, enriching presentations and discussion exploring our community and faith. You can also select and watch our recorded Sunday Forums.
APRIL 19 - MISSION & OUTREACH UPDATE
Join the Mission & Outreach Committee for an update on this year’s initiatives and a look ahead to plans for the remainder of the year. Representatives from local non-profits will speak about their partnership with St. John’s and participants from the Dominican Republic service trip will share their experiences. Come and learn how Missions & Outreach engagement at St. John’s bridges the gap between faith and community action.
Hybrid Bible Study
Wednesdays from Noon to 1:00 pm In Person (Smoot Conference Room) AND on Zoom
Join us as we delve more deeply into the Gospel of Matthew, which we hear on Sunday mornings this year. What can we learn by looking more closely at these familiar stories? We will use the Yale Bible Study resources as a guide. If attending in person, fell free to bring your lunch. Join on Zoom.
- Feb. 25: Matthew 4–8 - The Sermon on the Mount
- Mar. 4: Matthew 9–11 - Mighty Deeds of Jesus
- Mar. 11: Matthew 12–13 - Controversies and Parables
- Mar. 18: Matthew 14–16 - Feeding the Hungry, Building the Church
- Mar. 25: Matthew 17–20 - Creating Beloved Community
- Apr. 1 & April 8: NO BIBLE STUDY
- Apr. 15: Matthew 21–25 - Stories of the End
- Apri. 22: Death and Resurrection of Jesus
Caring Close Knit Crafters (CCKC)
Thursday, April 9 at 10:30 am AND 7:00 pm in Smoot Conference Room
Women in Faith (WIF)
Tuesday, April 14 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Brooks Library
As we enter spring and the season of Easter, our topic will be the stories and symbols associated with rebirth and renewal. All women are welcome; come explore the ways in which the turning of the seasons inspires hope for change! Questions? Contact Susan Symington or the Parish Office.
Fourth Sunday Study
Sunday, April 26 from 9:10 to 10:00 am; In Person in Smoot Conference Room AND on Zoom
Join us for a this formation offering on the fourth Sunday of the month. Led by parishioners and using resources from the Yale Bible Study series, Women in the Bible sheds new light on familiar characters like Mary Magdalene, Sarah, and others who are less well known to many Bible readers. There is no required preparation, and you are welcome to attend any or all of the discussions. If you would like to join on Zoom, please watch your Wednesday email, or contact the Parish Office.
Booklovers Discussion
Tuesday, April 28 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Zoom
Join us for a discussion of Anxious People by Fredrik Backman, a humorous and poignant novel about a failed bank robbery with unexpected results. Please contact. Questions? Please contact Nancy Simon or the Parish Office.
