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

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Join us tonight, Wednesday, June 16, 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/1di60ufh1IThZLYnzsYOzuEsTeG73kgpm/view?usp=sharing

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, June 13, 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 Devotion

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

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Join us tonight, Wednesday, June 9, 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/1NelY3faTe6UlJkbvp_5m0mFtCG9yJqVl/view?usp=sharing

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, June 6, 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 Devotion
Sunday Bible Study

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

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Join us tonight, Wednesday, June 2, 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/1SBvodsaNmhV5wmlPOwwSZZF5oiuW-Up3/view?usp=sharing

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.

Sunday, June 06, 2021: Parents' Day Tea Time

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Join us for a family celebration of Mothers and Fathers. A time for any children/children-at-heart and parents to join us and share what you love/loved most about your parents and maybe some favorite memories.

We'll have some fun activities for kids to do for their parents during the zoom and some time for adult members to share memories of parents; even those who have passed on or maybe who you haven't seen awhile.

Everyone is welcome. Just join Fellowship Zoom after the church service on June 6.

Any questions, contact the education team at education@stjohnsuccgr.org

Location:

Fellowship Zoom
6 Jun 2021 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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This Sunday, May 30, 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 Devotion
Sunday Bible Study

VBS Volunteers

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We are working on planning for Vacation Bible School this year and are looking for volunteers to help. It will all be virtual/through zoom again this year. Every Wednesday in July with the hope of having an outdoor gathering after church on August 1. We can use volunteers in multiple capacities so please reach out to the education team if you are interested in volunteering at all. 

The theme is Fruits of the Spirit with the following schedule:

July 7 Christmas—love and joy

July 14 Good Samaritan—kindness and goodness

July 21 Noah—patience and faithfulness

July 28 Moses—gentleness and self control

Let us know if you’re interested in helping and in what capacity. Many hands make light work. Everyone is welcome!

St. John's Education Team

education@stjohnsuccgr.org

Wednesday, June 02, 2021: Food Truck

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St. John's UCC will join with the Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church to distribute food at our mobile food pantry.  Volunteers are needed at 5:00 PM to unload groceries, pack boxes, direct traffic, register clients , distribute groceries , set up and teardown work stations, and to deliver surplus food to local charities.  Drive thru distribution begins at 6:00 PM  Feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at (616) 690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com for more details. Donations are welcome by selecting Food Truck on the church App Give tab or by mailing a check to St. John's UCC,1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI., 49504.   Attendance at Feeding America Food trucks across the state has been low due to stimulus checks and an increase in food stamps. If you know anyone who would benefit from free food, please share this information.  We couldn't provide this mission without your support.  Thank you.

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Jun 2, 2021 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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