Sunday at St. John's – December 13

Limited outdoor ministry gatherings are permitted, but we continue to abstain from in-person worship until we are able to gather safely and inclusively. We have implemented heightened building use restrictions through December 18; click here to read full details. 

We share your longing to worship in person and will update you as the situation develops. Click here to read the reopening plan and all our COVID communications.

TODAY
9am – Exploring Advent, the Incarnation and Holy Eucharist
A Zoom discussion led by the Rev. Emily Scott about how her book For All Who Hunger intersects with Advent.
9am – Godly Play (preK - grade 6)
Meet on Zoom for a prerecorded story and live wondering together.

6pm Wednesday – Lectio Divina
Gather on Zoom for this form of prayer in which a group silently contemplates a sacred reading together. 

5pm Thursday – Yearning & The Eucharist Discussion
The Rev. Dr. James W. Farwell will talk about the theology of his classic text, The Liturgy Explained and his soon-to-be published new book The Eucharist: Understanding Christianity Through Its Ritual  Click here to register in advance and receive a Zoom link.

Ongoing – Advent Reads
This year we are exploring the meanings of Holy Eucharist, Advent, and Incarnation through three distinct books by three diverse authors:

• the Rev. Anna Ostenso Moore’s latest children’s book, We Gather at this Table
• the Rev. Emily M.D. Scott’s timely new book, For All Who Hunger: Searching For Communion in a Shattered World
• the Rev. Dr. James W. Farwell’s classic text, The Liturgy Explained

A fund is available to help anyone with purchasing the books; contact Craig Lemming for assistance.

By December 17 – Christmas Memorials
Honor a loved one or special event with a gift towards the cost of the Christmas Greens that will decorate the outside of our beautiful buildings so everyone can see it adorned for the season. We will tie ribbons with names of those being recognized on the greens and wreaths. Click here to donate.

Holiday Giving Partnerships
Adopt a family's wishlist, give winter gear, or participate in the Red Balloon Book Drive. Click here for all the details.

December Mustard Seed Offering – Hallie Q. Brown Community Food Shelf
Make your offering below or text 651-273-0753 with the amount you’d like to give and where you’d like the funds to go; i.e. “$100 Pledge.” Text “Funds” to see the full list of options. Thank you!