Confronting Racism Class TONIGHT at 7 pm

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Please join us TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 31, at 7:00 pm
for the sixth session of our class on Confronting Racism.
The class will meet for about an hour and focus on the history of racism in the United States.

Please read the following article as preparation for the discussion:

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/A-History-of-Racism-in-the-United-States_Handout_Session-2.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 on the first Wednesday of the month due to our mobile food pantry.

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

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Join us tonight, Wednesday, March 31, 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/1DBYDTyCAleeLHWSMXTKicaXaSlVA_Hej/view?usp=sharing

The sixth 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.

Wednesday, April 07, 2021: Food Truck

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A Feeding America Food Truck drive thru only mobile food pantry is scheduled at The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church on Wednesday, April 7. Volunteers will gather at 5;00PM.  Distribution begins at 6:00PM.  If you or someone you know is in need of food, feel free to stop by or share information this information.  Donations to Food Truck can be designated on the St. John's Church App under giving.  Personal checks can be written with Food Truck in the memo 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.  Thank you in advance to all who plan to volunteer and who are able to support the Food Truck mission financially.  

Location:

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

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Confronting Racism Class TONIGHT at 7 pm

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Please join us TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00 pm for the fifth session of our class on Confronting Racism.
The class will meet for about an hour and focus on the history of racism in the United States.

Please read the following article as preparation for the discussion:

https://stjohnsuccgr.org/s/A-History-of-Racism-in-the-United-States_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 on the first Wednesday of the month due to our mobile food pantry.

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

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Join us tonight, Wednesday, March 24, 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/1YSQ5lurZZW2HWAapiyX-UMBvqNLM_e6w/view?usp=sharing

The fifth 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 21, 2021

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Dear St. John's Family:

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 at 10:00 am.  You'll be able to share prayer requests with the community and we will still celebrate Holy Communion.  To celebrate Holy Communion, please have some bread or a cracker and some juice (whatever you have will work and God will be OK with it). To participate, you can view the St. John's UCC page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsuccgr/ or, if you don't have a Facebook account, watch on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/  

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

Lenten Devotional

Lenten Family Worship Center Guide

Lenten Action Guide

Confronting Racism Class TONIGHT at 7 pm

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Please join us TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 17, 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-2.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!

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Join us tonight, Wednesday, March 17, 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/1wqxPhOOIT40D2hvAftngekZFP512tyyd/view?usp=sharing

The fourth 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 14, 2021

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Dear St. John's Family:

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 at 10:00 am.  You'll be able to share prayer requests with the community and we will still celebrate Holy Communion.  To celebrate Holy Communion, please have some bread or a cracker and some juice (whatever you have will work and God will be OK with it). To participate, you can view the St. John's UCC page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stjohnsuccgr/ or, if you don't have a Facebook account, watch on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/  

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

Lent Devotional

Lent Family Worship Center Guide

Lent Action Guide