News

Sally Forth in the Valley

Join us as we Sally Forth! The community of St. John’s Church will host a series of memorial walks inspired by the life of Sally Bauer and her love of natural…
Read More

St. John’s Toolbox – Updated List

We’re putting out a call for small tools and equipment! If you have any of these odds and ends cluttering up your garage then cross them off the list below…
Read More

Adult Forum for the Easter Season

Let Us Keep the Feast: Hope and Abundance in the Kingdom of God 9:00am, Sundays April 12th through May 17th in the Library.  The first Christians lived in a time of great…
Read More
Campers from our 2025 Vacation Bible Camp jump like kangaroos as they sing Rise and Shine (the Arky Arky song)

Vacation Bible Camp 2026: Rooted in Christ

August 3-7, 9:00-12:30pm Colossians 2:6-7: As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him and established in…
Read More

Holy Week at St. John’s

In Holy Week, we journey alongside Jesus from his triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, through the Last Supper and his arrest, and on to the crucifixion, before finally coming to greet…
Read More

Women’s Seder with our Friends at Har Sinai Oheb Shalom

Women’s Seder with our Friends at Har Sinai Oheb Shalom Har Sinai Oheb Shalom is hosting its beloved Women’s Seder on Sunday, March 22, beginning at 4:30pm. This year for…
Read More
An image of green, white, and red flowers set on our altar at Christmas Eve

Invitation to Learn More About the Altar Guild

Invitation to Learn More About the Altar Guild Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to prepare the altar for worship? The Altar Guild at St. John’s is…
Read More

Music in the Valley: Double Strung

Upcoming Music in the Valley: Double Strung, March 15th at 5:30 pm Harpist Jacqueline Pollauf (of Christmas Eves at St. John’s Western Run since 2017 fame) is joined by Dariusz…
Read More

8th c. Hebrew Prophets: God Speaks to Ancient Israel and to Christians Today

The 8th Century Hebrew Prophets: God Speaks to Ancient Israel and to Christians Today Our Wednesday night Lenten series this year will focus on the 8th century Hebrew prophets –…
Read More

Lenten Adult Forum: Exile & Wilderness

Sundays February 22 through March 22 at 9am in the Library. The 40 days of Lent recall both Christ’s 40 days in the Wilderness after his Baptism and the 40…
Read More
St. John's parishioners dish up pancakes and other food at the Mardi Gras on Butler celebration in 2025

Mardi Gras on Butler & Ash Wednesday

Mardi Gras on Butler – Shrove Tuesday Come out and feast with us at our Mardi Gras on Butler Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner in the Parish Hall! We’ll also enjoy…
Read More

The Ordination of The Rev. Ivan Ruiz-Swartz

We are delighted to share that Ivan Ruiz-Swartz, our Associate Rector, will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., here at St. John’s Church,…
Read More