Confronting Racism Class TONIGHT at 7 pm

Please join us TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 10, at 7:00 pm for the third session of our class on Confronting Racism. The class will meet for about an hour and focus on the relationship between the Bible and racism.

Please read the following article as preparation for the discussion:

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/The-Bible-and-Racism_Handout_Session-1.pdf

To join the discussion with any digital device, simply click here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09.

If you would rather just call in by phone, dial (312) 626-6799 and enter 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID and then 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

Additional resources for the class are posted on our website under the "Confronting Racism Resources" section at the bottom of the front page.

The class will normally meet at 7 pm, but moves to 8 pm tonight and each first Wednesday of the month due to our mobile food pantry.

Join us for Evening Prayer and Fellowship tonight at 6:30!

Join us tonight, Wednesday, March 10, via Zoom at 6:30 pm for a brief Service of Evening Prayer.
It's an opportunity to see each other’s faces, hear each other’s voices, and catch up with each other
and it's a great time to pause and reconnect during the middle of the week.

You can join from any digital device by clicking this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09

If you'd prefer to call in, you may do so by dialing (312) 626 6799, entering 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID, and 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

The liturgy for evening prayer can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bgxw3tK7RDs917pAaBIq2cplMyG2SS79/view?usp=sharing

The third session of the class on Confronting Racism will follow Evening Prayer and utilize the same Zoom link and meeting information.

Evening Prayer and Fellowship normally happens at 6:30 pm each Wednesday but moves to 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month due to our mobile Food Pantry.

This Sunday, March 7, 2021

Dear St. John's Family:

Welcome to Sunday morning!  I pray that you are well and finding some glimmers of hope in these difficult days.

Please join us for Bible Study this morning at 9:00 am.  We'll be meeting by Zoom Conference.  To join with any digital device, simply click here: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/931107725?pwd=RkpYOTJmMHVSMUd1SGJ4U2EyMEdpZz09.

If you would rather just call in by phone, dial (253) 215-8782 and enter 931 107 725 when prompted for a meeting ID. 701133.

The materials for Bible Study are attached below this message.

Also, please plan to join us for worship via livestream on Facebook or YouTube at 10:00 am.  You'll be able to share prayer requests with the community and we will celebrate Holy Communion.  To share Holy Communion, please have some bread or a cracker and some juice or wine (whatever you have will work and God will be OK with it) ready. To participate, you can view the St. John's UCC page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsuccgr/.  If you don't have a Facebook account, you can watch on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/  or via our YouTube channel at http://alturl.com/etrte.

We'll gather after worship for a time of fellowship by Zoom conference.  To join with any digital device, simply click here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/192123229?pwd=Z203SlNXWmRmdnFFWDg4RlltZlVqdz09

If you would rather just call in by phone, dial (253) 215-8782 and enter 192 123 229 when prompted for a meeting ID.730577

The weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, and a devotional guide for the week are also attached below this message.  Please share them with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across the distances and difficulties that separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  This is a difficult time for many, but if you are able to give to support our ministries, please so 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 at 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.

With love and hope,
Pastor Wes

Youth Bible Study
Order of Service
Weekly Journal
Children's Bulletin
Weekly Devotional
Sunday Bible Study

Lenten Devotional

Lenten Family Worship Center Guide

Lenten Action Guide

Help with our Mobile Food Pantry Today!

St. John's UCC will join with the Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church TODAY to distribute food through our mobile food pantry. Volunteers are needed at 5:00PM to unload groceries, pack boxes, direct traffic, register clients, distribute groceries, set up and teardown work stations, and to deliver surplus groceries to charities.   Drive thru distribution begins at 6:00 PM .  Feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at (616) 690-4566 or email her at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com for more details.  Donations to our mobile food pantry are welcome by selecting Food Truck on the Church App Give tab or by mailing a check to St. John's UCC, 1904 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI  49504.  Thank you for your efforts in supporting our community. 

Location:
The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
March 3, 2021 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Join us for Evening Prayer and Fellowship tonight at 7:30!

Join us tonight via Zoom at 7:30 pm for a brief Service of Evening Prayer.
It's an opportunity to see each other’s faces, hear each other’s voices, and catch up with each other and it's a great time to pause and reconnect during the middle of the week.

You can join from any digital device by clicking this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09

If you'd prefer to call in, you may do so by dialing (312) 626 6799, entering 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID, and 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

The liturgy for evening prayer can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Y-fn4mSdXP6SdaiPoAP8h2NAxQEf44j/view?usp=sharing

The second session of the class on Confronting Racism will follow Evening Prayer and utilize the same Zoom link and meeting information.

Evening Prayer and Fellowship normally happens at 6:30 pm each Wednesday but moves to 7:30 pm on the first Wednesday of the month due to our mobile Food Pantry.

Confronting Racism Class TONIGHT at 8 pm

Please join us TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 3, at 8 pm for the second session of our class on Confronting Racism. The class will meet for about an hour and focus on developing a fundamental understanding of racism.

Please read the following article as preparation for the discussion:

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/Racism-101_Handout.pdf

To join the discussion with any digital device, simply click here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09.

If you would rather just call in by phone, dial (312) 626-6799 and enter 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID and then 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

Additional resources for the class are posted on our website under the "Confronting Racism Resources" section at the bottom of the front page.

The class will normally meet at 7 pm, but moves to 8 pm tonight and each first Wednesday of the month due to our mobile food pantry.

Confronting Racism Class TONIGHT at 7 pm

Please join us TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 24, at 7 pm
for the first session of our class on Confronting Racism.
The class will meet for about an hour
and focus on the question of why it's so difficult to talk about racism.
Please read the following article as preparation for the discussion:

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/Why-Is-It-So-Difficult-to-Talk-about-Racism_Handout.pdf

To join the discussion with any digital device, simply click here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09.

If you would rather just call in by phone, dial (312) 626-6799
and enter 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID
and then 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

Additional resources for the class are posted on our website
under the "Confronting Racism Resources" section
at the bottom of the front page.

Join us for Evening Prayer and Fellowship tonight at 6:30!

Join us tonight via Zoom at 6:30 pm for a brief Service of Evening Prayer.
It's an opportunity to see each other’s faces, hear each other’s voices, and catch up with each other
and it's a great time to pause and reconnect during the middle of the week.

You can join from any digital device by clicking this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09

If you'd prefer to call in, you may do so by dialing (312) 626 6799, entering 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID, and 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

The liturgy for evening prayer can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HcjatTPgLJtNFS9PB4XxHlJbu4EeZmwt/view?usp=sharing

The first session of the class on Confronting Racism will follow Evening Prayer and utilize the same Zoom link and meeting information.

Wednesday, March 03, 2021: Food Truck

A Feeding America Food Truck drive thru only mobile food pantry is scheduled at The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church on Wednesday, March 3.  Volunteers will gather at 5:00PM. Distribution starts at 6:00 PM.  If you or someone you know is in need of food, feel free to stop by and share information   Donations to Food Truck can be designated on the St. John's Church App under giving, personal checks can be written and mailed to St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. If you would like further information, please contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Mar 3, 2021 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Confronting Racism Class this Wednesday at 7 pm

Please join us this Wednesday, February 24, at 7 pm for the first session of our class on Confronting Racism.
The class will meet for about an hour
and focus on the question of why it's so difficult to talk about racism.
Please read the following article as preparation for the discussion:

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/Why-Is-It-So-Difficult-to-Talk-about-Racism_Handout.pdf

To join the discussion with any digital device, simply click here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84551334188?pwd=VDhxY3BsdC8yVmdtMVd3NUsyREg3UT09.

If you would rather just call in by phone, dial (312) 626-6799
and enter 845 5133 4188 when prompted for a meeting ID
and then 947736 when prompted for a passcode.

Additional resources for the class are posted on our website
under the "Confronting Racism Resources" section
at the bottom of the front page.