On Thursday, September 20, we begin a new season of St. John's UCC Choir and Handbell rehearsals with our Director of Music, Joel Gary. Handbell Choir meets from 6:15pm - 7:15pm, and Chancel Choir meets from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. Thursday night rehearsals are a lot of fun, and a great way to add to your St. John's experience. See you on September 20th! StJohnsUCCgr.org.
Reverend Wes Jamison will officially join our St. John's family at our Fall Kick Off on Sunday, September 9, 2018! He will be our new settled pastor which our hardworking Pastor Search Team presented to the congregation and our congregation voted to call. We welcome him with open arms to ministry and fellowship with us. We look forward to exploring what God has in store for us in this exciting new season of St. John's UCC.
Rev. Jamison is excited to join us in life and ministry. He looks forward to getting to know us better as we listen for the voice of God. He's excited to worship, serve, and dream with us toward a better, more just world for ALL of God's children.
Please join us at our Fall Kick Off Day to meet Rev. Jamison and worship with us. Of course, please stay for the food, fellowship, and games after service.
Blessing of the Animals! Please bring your pets to St. John's UCC on Sunday, September 30 at 10am! We enjoy meeting and blessing this beautiful part of your family each Fall. Please make sure cats are in a crate or kennel bag, dogs are on a leash or harness, and all others (hamster, guinea pig, ferret, fish, snake, turtle, etc) are in safe and comfortable containers. Kids are welcome to bring their favorite stuffed animal for a blessing as well. Help us make the September 30th worship service and coffee hour fellowship memorable by bringing your beloved pet to St. John's United Church of Christ. 1934 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
It's time! Fall into church with friends and family on Sunday, September 9 at 10am as we celebrate Fall Kick-off at St. John's United Church of Christ! Gather at our 10:00am Worship Service as we welcome Rev. Wes Jamison into the life of the church as our New Pastor! Witness the excitement of our little ones as they begin a new year of children's programs in our worship center classrooms. Learn more about upcoming opportunities. Experience our free community lunch with new friends after service at our 11:00am Pork Roast, Potluck, Pie Baking Contest (categories for fruit, non-fruit, and most unique pie,) and several interactive Yard Games on the lawn for adults and kids. Bring a dish to pass or just bring your appetite. Invite your friends!
Members: Please bring table service for your family (plates, silverware, cups). We will have these items available at the potluck table for all of our guests, but would like to facilitate an easier clean-up for our volunteers who wash dishes. Thank you. See you there!
You are welcomed and invited to participate in the full life and ministry of St. John's UCC whatever your race, age, sex, marital status, financial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, or ability. 1934 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. StJohnsUCCgr.org.
Sunday, July 15, 10am - 12pm, you are invited to come celebrate Rev. Dr. Robyn Gray on her last day as the Interim Pastor at St. John's United Church of Christ. Invitations and emails have gone out, but this is another reminder that ALL are welcome to come share the meal. We would love to see you and meet your friends.
You are invited to our special 10am service and 11am cookout! German and Polish meats on the grill, buns, cupcakes, coffee, water, juice, and all the fixin's are provided. We will also have a full potluck buffet! Last names A-M: Please bring a side dish or fruit. N-Z: Please bring a salad or dessert for the potluck table. Gather with us as we express our deep gratitude for Robyn Gray and our Pastor Search Team.
1934 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. StJohnsUCCgr.org.
Free community kids opportunity Aug. 6-10, 5:30pm-8pm! Dinner, games, projects, snacks, fun, inclusive friends, music, and more! Sign up now for our VBS week of fun evenings. Please invite your kid's friends so all families can register to attend this great Summer opportunity. The Grand Rapids community looks forward to this event every Summer. We look forward to sharing this experience with you! Location: St. John's United Church of Christ, 1934 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Our 2018 VBS theme is Shipwrecked: Rescued By Jesus! This program runs August 6 - 10 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Dinner will be provided each night! Cost: FREE!
PLEASE REGISTER at the top of our website StJohnsUCCgr.org or call our office at 616-453-2497.
June 17 is Fajita Sunday! After our 10am service, we will gather for authentic beef and chicken fajitas with rice, chips, homemade salsa, and toasted tortillas all lovingly prepared in our kitchen and served buffet style along with favorite potluck dishes from congregants. Non-alcoholic margaritas will be served in addition to our usual coffee, tea, punch, water. This is a FREE event with food, friends, and fun for all. We have colorful pinatas filled with treats for the children! Please plan to stay for lunch at church on Sunday, June 17 at 11am. All are welcome. StJohnsUCCgr.org.
Saturday, June 16, 12pm-10pm is Grand Rapids Pride Festival at Calder Plaza! You are ALL invited to attend and enjoy the vendors, booths, food, freedom, and entertainment featuring En Vogue, Betty Who, David Hernandez, plus special performances by Circle Theatre's production of Fun Home, and your favorite Drag Divas. The entrance fee is only $9 (free for kids under 12). All proceeds fund the programs offered at the Grand Rapids Pride Center. We have eleven volunteers scheduled to work our annual St. John's UCC booth with organized giveaways that share our extravagant welcome as a church family. You are invited! Your presence at the Pride Festival is a gift that helps support vital community programs. Come visit your church booth! StJohnsUCCgr.org.
June 3: Hairspray! June 10: Hamilton! June 17: Kinky Boots! June 24: The Wiz! Gather with us Sundays at 10am for our Broadway-themed services during the month of June. We are thrilled to present song selections from each production in addition to our Broadway themed messages by Rev. Dr. Robyn Gray. Celebrate Pride Month at St. John's UCC! StJohnsUCCgr.org.
It's time to sign up for our Summer Children's VBS Program Shipwrecked: Rescued By Jesus! The program runs August 6 - 10 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Dinner will be provided each night! Cost: FREE for everyone!
This is a community program open to all. Please invite your kids, grand kids, friend's kids, neighbors, and school friends so their families can also register and attend this free Summer opportunity for GAMES, PROJECTS, FOOD, FUN, FRIENDS, MUSIC, and MORE. We look forward to sharing this experience with you at St. John's UCC, August 6 - 10. 1934 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
PLEASE REGISTER at the top of our website StJohnsUCCgr.org or call our office at 616-453-2497.
St. John’s United Church of Christ is committed to being an inclusive faith community inviting people in the wholeness of who they are to experience the love of God, find acceptance, grow in discipleship, and discover ways to serve our Lord, Jesus Christ in today's world.
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