Sunday, January 29, 2023: Soup Cook Off

In the middle of winter we need something to warm us. Much like our chili cook-off,  this will be a soup cook-off .  So break out your cook books and bring your soups to church on the 29th.  Bread and crackers will be provided.  As always, a fabulous prize will be awarded to the winner!

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Jan 29, 2023 10:50 AM to 11:50 AM

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This Sunday, January 22, 2023

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. The current CDC Community Risk rating for Kent and Ottawa counties is LOW:

  • If you are ill or think you are ill, please stay home and join us online

  • We will run air purifiers/circulators within the sanctuary when people are present

  • We will keep windows open when possible when people are present

  • We recommend increased distancing

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/63caa62ec75edc7c853d2fad/1674225198518/Children%27s+Bulletin+01222023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63caa0646f256c3a028b1baa/1674223717728/Journal+01222023.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

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Today at 6:30 PM: Girlfriends

Welcome back Ladies

We will be meeting on Tuesday evening at 6:30pm on zoom.

We have started our new read/ book “Wholehearted Faith” by Rachel Held Evans

I’m sure we will enjoy this book as much as some of her others we have read.

They are always enlightening and enjoyable reading.

We are always open to new members joining us. We welcome new thoughts and ideas.

To join, just get a copy of the book and zoom in with us on Tuesday nights.

For Jan 17th we will be reading chapter 1 and 2 (pages 17 to 40) for discussion..

Hope your having a good week and see you next Tuesday eveing

If any questions, please contact the group at girlfriends@stjohnsuccgr.org.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86287178596?pwd=SkFES1lodTlWR3JTSnJ5VmVhbnJRUT09

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Jan 17, 2023 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

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This Sunday, January 15, 2023

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. The current CDC Community Risk rating for Kent and Ottawa counties is MEDIUM:

  • If you are ill or think you are ill, please stay home and join us online

  • We promote the wearing of KN95/N95/KF94 masks within the building for group events

  • We will run air purifiers/circulators within the sanctuary and other group meeting areas when people are present

  • We will keep windows open when possible when people are present

  • We will serve prepackaged communion elements only

  • We recommend increased distancing

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/63bd79948c8d0e55150aaced/1673361813387/Children%27s+bulletin+01152023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63c167c7cc098d43fe22058f/1673619400653/Journal+01152023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63c167a314d3997c2f3fa5a5/1673619363802/Order+of+Service+01152023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63bd79ac6fb0284fcacd055e/1673361836213/Weekly+Devotional+01152023.pdf

This Sunday, January 8, 2023

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. The current CDC Community Risk rating for Kent and Ottawa counties is MEDIUM.

  • If you are ill or think you are ill, please stay home and join us online

  • We promote the wearing of KN95/N95/KF94 masks within the building for group events

  • We will run air purifiers/circulators within the sanctuary and other group meeting areas when people are present

  • We will keep windows open when possible when people are present

  • We will serve prepackaged communion elements only

  • We recommend increased distancing

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/63b8352631028758db192026/1673016615259/Children%27s+Bulletin+01082023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63b835562dc2f85a3c827e17/1673016664368/Journal+01082023.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63b835101fc49a065444179f/1673016593103/Order+of+Service+01082023.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63b8353d75f1d17e65fd68af/1673016637597/Weekly+Devotional+01082023.pdf

Today at 5:00 PM: Mobile Food Pantry

Happy New Year!  If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity near you during 2023, working on the St. John's Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry could be your calling.  Three days before Christmas Eve, 21 volunteers found time to distribute food to 91 households, 284 individuals, 41 seniors, 96 children and 11 veterans.  Clients enjoyed knitted hats and scarfs made and donated by Carol Stechow. The next event is scheduled on January 4, 2023, at Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church, located at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Volunteers gather at 5 pm, distribution starts at 6 pm.  Finacial donations are welcome by using the church app or by writing a check to St. John's, designating Mobile Food Pantry on the memo.  The mailing address for St. John's UCC is 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, Mi, 49504.  Thank you for your continued support.  Together we serve. 

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Jan 4, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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This Sunday, January 1, 2023

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. The current CDC Community Risk rating for Kent and Ottawa counties is LOW.

  • If you are ill or think you are ill, please stay home and join us online

  • We will run air purifiers/circulators within the sanctuary when people are present

  • We will keep windows open when possible when people are present

  • We recommend increased distancing

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/63ac7fefb3462e6e38c6d9b8/1672249327737/Children%27s+Bulletin+01012023.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/63aefff6beda5e7a5f35743d/1672413175498/Journal+01012023.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Devotional

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Wednesday, January 04, 2023: Mobile Food Pantry

Happy New Year!  If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity near you during 2023, working on the St. John's Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry could be your calling.  Three days before Christmas Eve, 21 volunteers found time to distribute food to 91 households, 284 individuals, 41 seniors, 96 children and 11 veterans.  Clients enjoyed knitted hats and scarfs made and donated by Carol Stechow. The next event is scheduled on January 4, 2023, at Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church, located at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Volunteers gather at 5 pm, distribution starts at 6 pm.  Finacial donations are welcome by using the church app or by writing a check to St. John's, designating Mobile Food Pantry on the memo.  The mailing address for St. John's UCC is 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, Mi, 49504.  Thank you for your continued support.  Together we serve. 

Location:

The Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Jan 4, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Christmas Day Service Online Only

While the snow should be winding down, the roads are still very slick and salt will not start working until the air temperature warms on Monday or Tuesday. Because of the safety risk, Sunday morning service will be online only and will be led by the staff of the Michigan Conference UCC.

Please join our conference leaders for worship at 10:00 AM EST on our website, on YouTube, or on Facebook and celebrate Jesus' birth from the safety and comfort of home.

Merry Christmas to all!

Christmas Eve Services Online Only

Due to the blizzard warning in the area until 7:00 PM on Christmas Eve, the Christmas Eve service scheduled for 5:30 PM will be online only and will feature the Christmas Eve service from 2021.

Please be careful, stay safe and warm and welcome Christmas morning with your church family from the comfort of your home.