Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of their mother’s birthday by the Bennett and DeFreitas families.
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 at 9:00 AM. It will include singing carols, a short lesson, seasonal crafts, and snacks. All ages are welcome to join in the fun!
Dinner Church, TONIGHT, 6:00 PM. Join us for Word & Sacrament in a dinner setting.
Advent Sale running through December 18 in the chapel.
The Mitten Tree items are due TODAY.
LSM Christmas Gifts due TODAY. For any additional questions, contact Helen Dachowicz.
Christmas Decorating, next Sunday: Sign up in the narthex for the many tasks that need to be completed to ready St. John’s for Christmas Eve.
Join us for Christmas Caroling, December 18 at 4:00 PM as we carol through Summit.
Christmas Bridges Donations: On Sunday, December 18 at 9:00 AM we will have a fun intergenerational event packing 200 sustainable lunches. Sign up in the narthex or online to donate items, which must be delivered to church by 8:00 AM on December 18.
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.
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.