Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Roy Patterson by the Sharpe family.
2023 Pledge Update: We have received 73 pledges for a total of $386,920 toward our goal of $480,000, and World Hunger pledges are $16,320. Please submit your 2023 pledge today!
Year-End Giving: Please remember to fulfill your 2022 financial commitments to St. John’s by December 31 so that your gift can be recorded this calendar year. Special Christmas offerings are also an important part of financial health, so please give generously.
The 2023 Flower Chart is posted on the rear bulletin board for you to sign up.
Advent Faith Formation, TODAY, 9:00 AM. Help us pack 200 sustainable lunches for Bridges.
Advent Sale ends TODAY!
Christmas Decorating, TODAY after the 10:30 service join us for the many tasks that need to be completed to ready St. John’s for Christmas Eve. Pizza will be provided.
Caroling, TODAY, 4:00 PM. Meet at St. John’s to carol around Summit.
Blue Christmas Service, Tuesday, December 20 at 7:00 PM. We will gather to hear scripture, name our woes, pray together, receive communion, light candles, and receive God’s hope and healing. All are welcome.
Intergenerational Christmas Choir will sing at the 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Service. Open to all children (4+), youth, and adults. The choir will rehearse on Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM. We will learn the carol at Faith Formation on Sundays at 9:00 AM.
We will have ONE SERVICE at 10:30 AM on Sundays December 25 and January 1.
Church Office Holiday Hours: Please note that the church office will be closed from December 26–January 2. For pastoral emergencies, please contact the pastor.
Anne Ryan Dello Russo, our Nursery Attendant, will be retiring at the end of this year after 44 years of faithful service. The Christmas Eve 5:00 PM service will be Anne's last day serving among us. We will hold a Retirement Celebration for Anne on January 15, 2023 following the 10:30 service. More details about the celebration and ways for you to express your gratitude will be forthcoming. In the meantime, thank Anne for her amazing commitment to our congregation.