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Worship Services for Sunday, January 21, 2024

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 →

Worship Services for Sunday, January 14, 2024

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 →

Worship Services for Epiphany Sunday, January 7, 2024 – Canceled due to weather

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 →

Worship Services for Sunday, December 31, 2023

stained glass window St. John's church Williams AZ nativity

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 →

Christmas Eve Joint Service, December 24, 2023

 

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!

Worship Services for the 4th Sunday in Advent, December 24, 2023

For nothing will be impossible with God. — Luke 1

Please join us this Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Advent, for our 10:30 a.m. church service at St. John’s.  If you cannot join us in person, please view our recorded video service on our Facebook page. Below is a link to the full text version of the video service, including scripture readings.

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Photos from Lessons and Carols 2023

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!

Worship Services for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, December 17, 2023

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 →

Worship Services for the Second Sunday in Advent, December 10, 2023

advent 2 candles lit

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 →

Worship Services for the 1st Sunday in Advent, December 3, 2023

“And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.” – Mark 13:37

December 3rd is the first Sunday in the Advent, and the first Sunday in the church year.  Join us as we begin to prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of the Christ Child. Our in-person service is at 10:30 a.m. and our recorded video service will be posted on our Facebook page by Sunday Continue reading →