As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. — Mark 1
Come and join us this week for our weekly service at 10:30 a.m., which includes Holy Communion. And if you are unable to join us, please join us on Sunday morning on our Facebook page for our weekly recorded video service. The transcript of that service is below (pdf), and it does include complete scripture readings along with prayers and liturgy for the video Continue reading
The Lord called Samuel again, a third time. And he got up and went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli perceived that the Lord was calling the boy. Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down; and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’” — 1 Samuel 3
The weather promises to be much better than last Sunday for those needing to travel to St. John’s, and so we hope you will join us this week for our 10:30 a.m. service. The choir will be singing. And we will, as always, have a wonderful coffee hour after the service. If you cannot join us, please watch our recorded video service on our Facebook page. Farther down on this page, there is a link to a PDF that is the full-text version of the video service, Continue reading
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” — Matthew 2
We are canceling the in-person service due to extreme weather that is predicted for Sunday, which would make travel dangerous. Please join us on our FB page for the recorded service with Pastor Fox. Our video service is recorded and is available on our Facebook page by Sunday morning. The fulltext version of this week’s video service is a Continue reading
And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. — John 1. (Stained glass window at St. John’s)
Please join us this Sunday at St, John’s as we celebrate Jesus’ birthday with the singing of carols, and scripture lessons. If you cannot be with us in person, please view our recorded video service on our Facebook page on Sunday morning. Both services are led by our vicar, The Rev. Cheryl Fox. Continue reading
Our Christmas Eve Service this year is a joint worship service with the Community United Methodist Church (one block south of St. John’s at 307 S 2nd St, Williams, AZ 86046) at 7 PM on December 24, 2023. For those unable to attend the service, it will be live-streamed on the CUMC’s Facebook page located at https://www.facebook.com/CUMCW. Please join us for those beautiful service!
For nothing will be impossible with God. — Luke 1
Thanks to so many people, this year’s Lessons and Carols was a huge success. Below are photos of the choir, singers, those that helped with the reception afterward, and some of the people who came to listen and enjoy. We unfortunately did not get photos of the readers of the Lessons, although if someone does have some photos to share, please let us know!
A video of the Southwest Skye Pipes and Drums is on our Facebook page!
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There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. John 1
Please join us this Sunday, the third Sunday in Advent, for our worship service at 10:30 a.m. If you cannot be with us in person, please join us on our Facebook page where Pastor Fox will have a recorded video service. The text for that video service is in a link below and can be used to follow along with the video or it can be used for personal reflection and study during the week. Continue reading
A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” — Isaiah 40
Join us as we enter the Second week in Advent with our in-person service at 10:30 a.m. or our video recorded service on Sunday morning on our Facebook page. Both services are led by our vicar, the Rev. Cheryl Fox. All are invited and all are welcome at St. John’s, an affirming and welcoming Continue reading