This Sunday, April 5, 2026

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Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Happy Easter!   Please join us for our in-person worship at 10:00 a.m.  We look forward to watching the children participate in the Easter Egg Hunt today after worship.

Please join us for coffee hour and this fun event!

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/69ce6bede1eec52099a6d385/1775135725375/Children%27s+Bulletin+04052026.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/69ce6bb857a2fb0b1b89fef8/1775135672360/Order+of+Service+04052026.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/69ce6a08a27810324a0f7f37/1775135240994/Journal+04052026.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/69ce69e7669fb30b44ac5511/1775135207372/Weekly+Devotional+04052026.pdf

Today at 7:00PM: 🕯️ Good Friday — Tenebrae (Service of Shadows)

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7:00 PM | In-Person & Online

In a world that feels heavy, Good Friday invites us to slow down and sit with the story.

Join us for a simple, somber Tenebrae service (about 30 minutes or so). Through Scripture, dramatic readings, quiet music, and brief reflections, we will walk the events from the Last Supper to the burial of Jesus as light gradually fades into shadow.

A sacred pause.
A space for honesty.
A reminder that even in darkness, God is present.

📍 1934 Bridge St NW
💻 Worship online available

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Apr 3, 2026 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM

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Easter at St. John's

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Easter at St. John’s UCC — Worship & Egg Hunt! 
10:00 AM Worship | Egg Hunt to Follow (around 11:00 AM)

Easter is a celebration of hope that refuses to stay buried!

In a world that can feel overwhelming, resurrection reminds us:
- Love is stronger than fear.
- Community is stronger than isolation.
- New life is always possible.

Join us at 10:00 AM for an uplifting Easter worship service filled with joyful music, meaningful reflection, and a message of real hope.

Then stick around! Immediately following worship, children are invited to a fun Easter Egg Hunt full of treats, prizes, and laughter. Because resurrection joy should be celebrated with sticky fingers and big smiles, too. 

Whether you’ve been part of St. John’s for years or you’re looking for a place to belong this Easter — you are welcome here. No exceptions.

- 1934 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids
- Worship online available

Invite a friend. Bring your family. Come as you are.

Let’s celebrate new life — together. 

Today at 5:00PM: Mobile Food Pantry

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A Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled on April 1, 2026, sponsored by St. John's UCC in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church.  Volunteers will gather at 5:00pm at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Distribution will begin at 6:00 pm. Last month, we distributed 4,085 pounds of food to 100 households, 335 individuals, 129 children, 91 seniors, and 11 veterans.  A total of 24 dedicated volunteers worked together to address food insecurity in our community.  A small amount of surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnston.  We continue to be an equal opportunity provider.  For more information about the Mobile Food Pantry feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Financial support is welcome by giving on the church app or by sending a personal check to St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.  Together, we serve.   

Mobile Food Pantry non discrimination agreement

Location:

Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Apr 1, 2026 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday, Friends Book Discussion Group

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Dear Friends, We continue our discussion of "Living Buddha, Living Christ" by Thich Nhat Hanh.  We will try once again  discuss Chapters 3 an 4, pages 25-59.  Just in case you need to know, I made through cataract surgery on Tuesday morning, just fine.  My eye sight is still a little blurry!!!  It is a process!!!.  See you all soon, Barb

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81426140995?pwd=xV2z05mxIgijhMnagafDdzXkS9Oq9T.1

Meeting ID: 81426140995
Passcode: 309894

Dial by your location:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

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Mar 31, 2026 6:30 PM through Mar 31, 2026 8:30 PM

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Friday, April 03, 2026: 🕯️ Good Friday — Tenebrae (Service of Shadows)

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7:00 PM | In-Person & Online

In a world that feels heavy, Good Friday invites us to slow down and sit with the story.

Join us for a simple, somber Tenebrae service (about 30 minutes or so). Through Scripture, dramatic readings, quiet music, and brief reflections, we will walk the events from the Last Supper to the burial of Jesus as light gradually fades into shadow.

A sacred pause.
A space for honesty.
A reminder that even in darkness, God is present.

📍 1934 Bridge St NW
💻 Worship online available

No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Apr 3, 2026 7:00 PM to 7:45 PM

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This Sunday, March 29, 2026

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Please join us for our in-person worship at 10:00 a.m.  Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. 

Coffee Hour will be served in Fellowship Hall. Thank you to all who helped with the restoration!

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/69c3e4c312222d53c404f521/1774445763534/Weekly+Devotional+03292026.pdf

Order of Service

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/69c3de2a8fb7c03075d6d045/1774444074456/Order+of+Service+03292026.pdf

Weekly Journal

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/69c6967586eb2f0b288738d8/1774622325470/Journal+03292026.pdf

Weekly Devotional

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51294ee7e4b03f854ee99725/t/69c3e3a18edbd213972dd2b5/1774445473646/Weekly+Devotional+03292026.pdf

Wednesday, April 1, 2026: Mobile Food Pantry

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A Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled on April 1, 2026, sponsored by St. John's UCC in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church.  Volunteers will gather at 5:00pm at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504. Distribution will begin at 6:00 pm. Last month, we distributed 4,085 pounds of food to 100 households, 335 individuals, 129 children, 91 seniors, and 11 veterans.  A total of 24 dedicated volunteers worked together to address food insecurity in our community.  A small amount of surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnston.  We continue to be an equal opportunity provider.  For more information about the Mobile Food Pantry feel free to contact Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or at tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  Financial support is welcome by giving on the church app or by sending a personal check to St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.  Together, we serve.   

Mobile Food Pantry non discrimination agreement

Location:

Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Apr 1, 2026 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday, Friends Book Discussion Group

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Dear Friends, We started our discussion of our new book, " Living Buddha, Living Christ", by Thich Nhat Hanh.  We will continue with Chapter 3 and 4, pages 25-59.  If you would like to join in the discussion, I do have an extra book.  Just call or text me, 616-438-1336.  The sun is peeking out today---love it. Barb

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87449469012?pwd=HxbI3cNWAmuERjyaVbqaO6vUK5ybai.1

Meeting ID: 87449469012
Passcode: 199861

Dial by your location:
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

Location:

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Mar 24, 2026 6:30 PM through Mar 24, 2026 8:15 PM

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