Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Ray and Laura Snyder in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary.
2023 Offering Envelopes: If you use offering envelopes for your contributions, 2023 envelopes are available for pickup in the church office.
We welcome The Reverend Kate Carlisle as our guest preacher TODAY at both services. At 9:00 AM, Pastor Carlisle and Pastor Scalet will present a joint forum, “Queer Theology and the Bible: Faith, Sexuality & Gender” as part of our Reconciling in Christ process.
Children’s Choir & Children’s Faith Formation TODAY. Choir is open to children ages 5 and up. Rehearsals begin at 9:30-10:00 AM in the Choir Room on the lower level. For more information speak to Christopher Harlow-Jennings. Children’s Faith Formation is in the Youth Lounge at 10:00 AM. For more information you can speak with Deacon Linda Walker.
Nursery will be open during church services, but will be unattended until further notice.
New Members: Have you been worshipping at Saint John’s for a while now? Do you consider Saint John’s your spiritual home? Maybe it’s time to become a member! Contact Pastor Blake to schedule a meeting and take that next step!
Dinner Church, TONIGHT, 6:00 PM. Join us for Word & Sacrament in a dinner setting.
Family Promise, January 22–29, 2023: Meals or gift cards (groceries or Uber/Lyft) are needed. Sign up to volunteer at familypromise.org/what-we-do/fp-union-county, scroll to the bottom of the page to Volunteer Opportunities. Amy Jones, volunteer coordinator, will email you details. Digital gift cards can be emailed to ajones@familypromise.org. Physical cards can be mailed to Family Promise Union County, Attn: Amy Jones, 402 Union Ave., Elizabeth, NJ 07208. Questions may be directed to Marifel Calis.
Pastor Blake is offering an adult education opportunity entitled “Our Neighbors’ Faith: Exploring the Church Family Tree.” Classes start on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 PM and will run for 4 weeks. Join us for a lively discussion.
Camp Sunday, January 29: We welcome the Executive Director of Cross Roads, our camp and retreat ministry. Come and learn more about the wonderful gift of outdoor ministry for you and your family.
SJSM Forum on our RIC Welcome Statement, Sunday, January 29 at 9:00 AM. Join us.
Appapalachia Service Project 2023: And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then, I said, “Here I am! Send me.” (Isaiah 6: 8–9). St. John’s will be sending at least one team to Central Appalachia this summer (July 8–15, 2023). Will your child (age 14 and over; 8th grade graduate) join us for an amazing week of service and fun? Your $350deposit is due by January 31. We plan to fund raise the rest. Please make checks payable to St. John’s with ASP on the memo line, and submit to the church office, attention Laura Snyder. Questions? See or email Laura: njsnyders5@verizon.net.
St. John’s Annual Meeting, Sunday, February 12, immediately following the 9:30 AM service. The meeting will be held in person. Please check your email for more information.