This Sunday, May 4, 2025

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Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m.

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/681225cd2e699d6fd392bb65/1746019790030/Children%27s+bulletin+05042025.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

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Weekly Journal

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Wednesday, May 07, 2025: Mobile Food Pantry

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On May 7, 2025, a Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Panty will be sponsored by St. John's UCC in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church at 1500 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Volunteers will gather at 5:00pm, distribution begins at 6:00pm. Last month, we distributed to 131 households, 422 individuals, 157 children, 89 seniors and 10 veterans. Nineteen volunteers showed up in rain gear and with a smile!  A donation of surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnston.  Three boxes of apples and Pop-tarts were delivered to our grateful neighbors at Grandview Apartments.  A large number of knitted hats and dishcloths were donated to the clients made by the talented Fern Alberts. Feeding America West Michigan is committed to getting nutritious food to people in need. We experienced no changes in the amount of food, or the quality of food received, despite USDA cuts. We will continue to work together and remain an equal opportunity provider.  For more information about the Mobile Food Pantry, feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Financial support is always welcome by using the church app or by writing a check to St. John's United Chruch of Christ at 1934 Bridge Street, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Together, we serve.  

Food Pantry Non Discrimination Agreement

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
May 7, 2025 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday Friends Discussion Group

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Hello Everyone!  So this past Tuesday we looked at and discussed the north stained glass windows.  But did not quite finish, so we are going to meet one more Tuesday in person at church  on April 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM.  We will also check out the rest of St. John's windows through out the building--looking for stories and symbols and beauty.  Come join us, all are welcome. 

We are going to take two weeks off and then go back to  zoom meetings.  We are looking forward to discussing a book suggested by Bren Tooley.  "The Beautiful Madness of Martin Bonham, A tale about loving God", by Robert Hudson.  This is a story about Katie Westcott, a seminary student and an English professor, Martin Bonham.  Katie confesses, "I don't love God".  Together, this unlikely pair pose the question:  What if students could major in "loving God"---not religion or theology--but in  the daily challenge of loving the Creator with all your heart. Interesting thought--right??!!  We will start our discussion on May 20, at 6:30 PM.  If you have a problem finding the book let me know.  Barb Huitema 616-438-1336.  Special invitation to folks looking for a small group discussion and again all are welcome. 

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Apr 29, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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This Sunday, April 27, 2025

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Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m.

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/6808e2a1065a8e60b19e1a40/1745412770505/Children%27s+bulletin+04272025.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

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Weekly Journal

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Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday Friends Discussion Group

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Hello everyone,  Last Tuesday, during Holy Week we met in person at the church and discussed the Bible lessons based on the south stained glass windows.  We looked at the colors and art work and symbols, using as our guide the booklet that is in our pews and also on our web site.  We plan on meeting again this Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM to look at the windows on the north wall.  And maybe take a third week to look at the windows over the altar and at the rear of our sanctuary and the windows of the Hebrew Prophets in the narthex.  Come join us for some quiet reflections as the light comes streaming in.  Easter Blessings to you all.  Barb

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Apr 22, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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This Sunday, April 20, 2025

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Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m.

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67fe5cb4a4e15d38e35bfad1/1744723124835/Children%27s+bulletin+04202025.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

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Weekly Journal

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Today at 6:30 PM: Maundy Thursday Living Last Supper

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Join us in-person for a simple soup supper, followed by a powerful portrayal of the Last Supper, bringing da Vinci’s iconic scene to life with live actors and narration.

The event will be in-person only and will start in Fellowship Hall (downstairs).

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Apr 17, 2025 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday Friends Discussion Group

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Dear Friends, So we finished our discussion on Sarah McBride's book, "Tomorrow will be Different".  Such a informative, but also heart felt book about her life and for me very educational and an empathy builder.  Thank you to everyone who joined us.  We will take a couple of weeks off and then on April 15--Holy Week--we will do a two week discussion based on the Stained Glass windows of St. Johns.  This will be in person.    There is a booklet in the pews, "A Journey Through the Gospels" that we will use as a resource.  You can also find this document on the member page of our web site.  Go to member page, then resources and then historical records to find your own copy or borrow one from a church pew.  Sometimes we take artwork for granted--I hope our discussion will help us to appreciate this beautiful art and help us contemplate the gospel stories of Holy Week.  Everyone is welcome.

On May 3, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM there will be a discussion with Kristen DuMez and Nick Wolterstorff, sponsored by the Institute of Christian Studies and the Reformed Journal.  The topic is "Free to be faithful together with courage and conviction". This is a free event at Eastern Avenue Church, But you need tickets,  If you  would like to come to this meeting, let me know.  Another interesting event, that I think I will attend is "Red State Revival", an evening with Nadia Bolz-Weber, on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00- 8:45PM at Fountain Street Church--thanks for letting me know--Kay S.

Any questions--call or text me--616-438-1336.  Barb.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Apr 15, 2025 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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This Sunday, April 13, 2025

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Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 a.m.

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/67f51ec09cdff13875256c21/1744117441430/Children%27s+bulletin+04132025.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

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Weekly Journal

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