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

Dear Friends, we plan to finish our discussion of "Living Buddha, Living Christ" by Thich Nhat Hanh.  We left off at page 162 and hope to wrap up our discussion and then take some of the summer weeks off.  Please bring your book suggestions to add to our list for coming discussions.  Enjoy our lovely weather and wonderful sunshine!!!! Barb

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This Sunday, May 10, 2026

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 our in-person worship at 10:00 a.m. After worship,  join us in Fellowship Hall as we celebrate all of the special mothers in our lives for our Mother's Day Buffet.

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

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Children's Bulletin

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Order of Service

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Weekly Journal

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Weekly Devotional

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Today at 5:00PM: Mobile Food Pantry

A Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled on May 6, 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 begins at 6:00pm. Last month, we distributed 4,419 pounds of food to 91 families, 292 individuals, 99 children, 73 seniors, and 10 veterans.  A total of 25 volunteers worked together to address food insecurity in our community. Surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnston, oranges and bread were delivered to Grandview Apartments share table.  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 donating on the church app, or by mailing a check to St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI. 49504.  Together, we serve.

Food Pantry Non Discrimination Agreement 

Location:

Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
May 6, 2026 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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

Dear Friends, We will continue our discussion on, "Living Buddha, Living Christ" by Thich Nhat Hanh.  We did not make it through all of Chapter 7 and 8, so we will pickup on page 105 of chapter 7 and continue with chapter 8 and 9 and 10.  We hope to finish the book this coming Tuesday or the next Tuesday.  We will take some time off for summer and figure out our next book in the coming Tuesdays.  If you have a book suggestion let us know!!!!  See you at the meet and greet meetings on Saturday with our pastor candidate.  Blessing to you all, Barb

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This Sunday, May 3, 2026

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 our in-person worship at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Jason Dillingham will lead us in worship and preach. A congregational vote will take place in Fellowship Hall after the service.

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/69f4a6872f3ca426375bed17/1777641095621/Children%27s+Bulletin+05032026.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Journal

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Weekly Devotional

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Today at 11:00 AM: Meet our Pastor Candidate!

Save the Date: Pastor Candidating Weekend!
Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3

We’re excited to invite you to a special weekend in the life of St. John’s UCC! Come meet Jason Dillingham, the candidate our Search Committee is recommending as our next pastor.

Saturday, May 2
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Open House (Fellowship Hall)
Drop in anytime—stay for a few minutes or the whole time! Enjoy light brunch/lunch and relaxed conversation.

5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Evening Gathering (Outdoors)
Join us for a casual evening with a bonfire, yard games, and food. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move indoors to Fellowship Hall.

These are great opportunities to meet Jason, ask questions, and connect in a relaxed setting. You're welcome to attend both! Friends and family are welcome.

Sunday, May 3
10:00 AM | Worship Service
Jason will lead us in worship and preach.

Congregational Meeting (following worship)
We’ll gather in Fellowship Hall for our annual meeting and vote on calling Jason as our next settled pastor (among other topics we'll also be voting on).

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jenna Grooms.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
May 2, 2026 11:00 AM through May 3, 2026 12:00 PM

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Mobile Food Pantry

A Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled on May 6, 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 begins at 6:00pm. Last month, we distributed 4,419 pounds of food to 91 families, 292 individuals, 99 children, 73 seniors, and 10 veterans.  A total of 25 volunteers worked together to address food insecurity in our community. Surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnston, oranges and bread were delivered to Grandview Apartments share table.  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 donating on the church app, or by mailing a check to St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI. 49504.  Together, we serve.

Food Pantry Non Discrimination Agreement 

Location:

Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
May 6, 2026 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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

Dear Friends, we will continue our discussion of "Living Buddha, Living Christ" by Thich Nhat Hanh.  Lets read chapter 7 and 8, pages 87-130.  Enjoy the sunshine!!! Blessings to you all. Barb

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This Sunday, April 26, 2026

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 our in-person worship at 10:00 a.m., then downstairs in Fellowship Hall for coffee hour. 

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/69e8db57ee8a9d5ffdcdb673/1776868183725/Children%27s+bulletin+04262026.pdf

Order of Service

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Weekly Journal

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Weekly Devotional

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

Dear Friends, OK, we are going to give this another shot!!!  We will continue our discussion of, "Living Buddha, Living Christ", by Thich Nhat Hanh.  We will try for Chapters 5 and 6, pages 60 to 86.  Hopefully all the technical difficulties will be over come!!!  Stay warm or cool--what ever day it is and blessing to you all.  Barb

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