Worship

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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The three vestry candidates, Deb Rogers, Gretchen Sisk, and Jen Smyser

Meet Your Candidates for Vestry

The Vestry Nominating committee has named Deb Rogers, Gretchen Sisk, and Jen Smyser as candidates for the Vestry Class of ’29. We will thank the outgoing members of the Vestry…
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Step by Step: Reflections on Faith and Generous Living (Devotional cover)

Step By Step: Reflections on Faith and Generous Living

Step by Step: A Daily Devotional for the Season of Generosity Due to last week’s blizzard, some households may not have received their copy of Step by Step: Reflections on…
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An Advent Retreat

  Quiet Day: A Call from the Ways Untrod Registration Reminder Saturday December 13, 9am-1pm As the Advent season of preparation for the birth of the Christ Child quickly approaches,…
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Blue Christmas

Blue Christmas Sunday, December 21, 5:30 pm Christmas often comes with pressure to be full of seasonal cheer. And yet, there are times when we approach the crowning of the…
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