St. John's Episcopal-Lutheran Church

Book Study Group
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix) | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
The book study group is open to anyone in the community. We will be starting a new book, which is on order, but we don’t know if we will have it in time for this date, so look back to check to see if we are meeting or rescheduling for next Tuesday morning. We will be reading a book by Walter Brueggemann entitled, The Message of the Psalms: A Theological Commentary.

Healing Service
2026-05-14 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-05-28 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-06-25 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-07-09 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-07-23 12:00 - 12:45 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
We will hold a Healing Service for anyone in need of healing (physical, spiritual, mental, etc.). This service is open to all in the community and visitors to Williams who are in need of any type of healing and spiritual comfort. You may also with to attend for someone you know who is in need of healing. This service is also open to those who may not be able to worship with us on Sunday mornings, and would like to attend a service with Communion.

Weekly Church Choir Rehearsal
2026-05-17 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-05-24 09:30 - 10:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
Everyone is welcome to join our choir – you do not have to be a member of St. John’s to sing. Everyone who enjoys making a joyful noise to the Lord is Welcome. Our choir is for Junior/middle high students through adults of all ages. We will be working on anthems to be sung in May.

Book Study Group
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
We will begin a new book this Tuesday, The Message of the Psalms: a Theological Commentary by Walter Brueggemann. We will review the Preface and Introduction, and also have a brief review about the author.

Set-up for Rummage Sale
2026-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
Volunteers are needed to unpack and sort donated items for our annual rummage sale on May 22 and 23. Many hands make fast work for this event. And we have tons of fun doing it! We typically start around 10 a.m. and we are done by 2 p.m. If you can only come for an hour, that’s fine. If you can come from start to finish – that’s great, too.
This is the day that donations can be accepted from the Williams community for this sale. No furniture can be accepted! But we can use CLEAN and GENTLY-USED household items, clothing, tools, indoor and outdoor home decor, blankets, small household appliances, collectibles, children’s toys, etc.

Annual Memorial Day Weekend Rummage Sale
2026-05-22 10:00 - 18:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
The indoor annual rummage sale will be held for two days. The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 22nd and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday May 23rd. Items for sale have no prices on them – it is whatever the person would like to donate to St. John’s for the item(s).
Persons wishing to donate items to the sale may do so on Thursday, May 21st between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We cannot take any furniture. Also, we ask that only CLEAN and GENETLY-USED items be donated.

Annual Memorial Day Weekend Rummage Sale
2026-05-23 09:00 - 13:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
The indoor annual rummage sale will be held for two days. The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 22nd and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday May 23rd. Items for sale have no prices on them – it is whatever the person would like to donate to St. John’s for the item(s) selected.
Persons wishing to donate items to the sale may do so on Thursday, May 21st between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. We cannot take any furniture. Also, we ask that only CLEAN and GENETLY-USED items be donated.

Book Study Group
2026-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
We are currently reading, The Message of the Psalms: a Theological Commentary by Walter Brueggemann. We will be starting Chapter 2 this week and working on the Creation Psalms.

Weekly Church Choir Rehearsl
2026-05-31 09:30 - 10:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
Everyone is welcome to join our choir – you do not have to be a member of St. John’s to sing. Everyone who enjoys making a joyful noise to the Lord is Welcome. Our choir is for Junior/middle high students through adults of all ages. We will be working on our last anthem of the first part of the year to be sung on May 31st. We take a break for the summer and will start up rehearsals again in September.

Book Study Group
2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
We are currently reading, The Message of the Psalms: a Theological Commentary by Walter Brueggemann. We are currently working through Chapter 2 this week.

Grand Canyon Synod Assembly
2026-06-11 17:00 - 2026-06-13 12:00 | Love of Christ Lutheran Church, 1525 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85207, United States
The 2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly will gather under the theme Rooted in God’s Story. We’ll come together for worship, learning, connection, and the business of the church as we celebrate how God continues to work through our synod.
Times: Approximate and to be determined.
More information, registration details, and a full schedule will be shared as the date approaches.

Book Study Group
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
We are currently reading, The Message of the Psalms: a Theological Commentary by Walter Brueggemann. We are currently working through Chapter 2.

Book Study Group
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
We are currently reading, The Message of the Psalms: a Theological Commentary by Walter Brueggemann. Check with the organizer to find out which chapter/section we are discussing this week.

Bishop's Committee Meeting
2026-07-12 12:00 - 14:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
The Bishop’s Committee will meet for a monthly meeting after services on July 12th. An agenda will be emailed to members of the Committee prior to the meeting.

Book Study Group
2026-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
We are currently reading, The Message of the Psalms: a Theological Commentary by Walter Brueggemann. We are currently studying Chapter 3.

Bishop Hutterer Visit to St. John's
2026-07-19 10:30 - 11:30 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
On Sunday July 19th, our Grand Canyon Synod Bishop, the Rev. Deborah K. Hutterer, will lead our worship service at 10:30 a.m. and will also meet with members of the congregation to answer questions and concerns prior to the service at 9:15 a.m.
We are delighted that Bishop Hutterer will be joining us for worship and we look forward to hearing her message for us. We hope you will join us.

Vote
2026-07-21 10:00 - 11:00 | AZ
There will not be book study today, so please go and vote!

Circle Singing
2026-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
On July 25, 2026, Elizabeth Hangan will be leading a Circle Singing get together in Walker Hall at St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church (202 W. Grant Ave. in Williams) from 2 PM – 4 PM. This is a singing activity for those who love to sing (if only in the shower!) from ages 12 to 100.
Circle Singing is a vocal improvisational technique that was created in 1986 by the jazz artist Bobby McFerrin. It offers a safe and welcoming space for all to use their voices. No singing experience is necessary – there is no printed music to follow. You just need an open mind and heart, and a willingness to make fun sounds with others! Circle Singing is a guided musical/vocal experience that is a lot of fun and very uplifting.
In 2023, Ms. Hangan attended a Circle Singing event at her church and realized that this was something she wanted to share with others. And so she enrolled in a Circle Singing training worship in San Francisco at the Grace Cathedral, led by Bobby McFerrin and several other Circle Singing instructors. She now holds her own Circle Singing events whenever possible.
Ms. Hangan is a singer and bass player known for her work in blues, jazz, and collaborative music projects. She performs and teaches at the Claremont Folk Music Center, where she also co-leads the Citrus Sisters trio. Her music spans original compositions, blues standards, and jazz improvisation, and she has appeared in recordings and live showcases, including the National Women in Blues events.
We are very excited that Ms. Hangan is coming to Williams to share this music-making event with all of us! There is no cost to attend, but there will be a free-will donation to help cover Ms. her travel expenses to come to Williams.

Book Study Group
2026-07-28 10:00 - 11:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
We are currently reading, The Message of the Psalms: a Theological Commentary by Walter Brueggemann. We are currently reading and discussing Chapter 3.

Book Study Group
2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
We are currently reading, The Message of the Psalms: a Theological Commentary by Walter Brueggemann. We are currently reading and discussing Chapter 3

Film Showing - The Wisdom of Trauma: A Journey to the Root of Human Pain and the Source of Healing
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
The community is invited to a showing of the film The Wisdom of Trauma featuring Dr. Gabor Mate, a film by Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. The Wisdom of Trauma is a 2021 documentary produced by Science and Nonduality (SAND). The film examines the connection between trauma, mental illness, addiction, and chronic illness in modern society. The film highlights how trauma shapes the way people live, love, and make sense of the world, emphasizing that unresolved trauma is at the root of many personal and societal challenges. Dr. Maté, a physician, provides insights from his decades of research and clinical experience. Audiences have praised the film for its honest, hopeful, and tender approach to human potential, describing it as a powerful introduction to understanding trauma and its effects. We will be showing the film in Walker Hall. All who have an interest in this topic are welcome to come and view the film.
Run time: 87 minutes

Book Study Group
2026-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
We are currently reading, The Message of the Psalms: a Theological Commentary by Walter Brueggemann. We are currently reading and discussing Chapter 3 and will be starting Chapter 4.

Healing Service
2026-08-27 12:00 - 12:45 | St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church, 202 W Grant Ave., Williams, AZ, 86046, United States
We will hold a Healing Service for anyone in need of healing (physical, spiritual, mental, etc.). This service is open to all in the community and visitors to Williams who are in need of any type of healing and spiritual comfort. Church doors will be opened at 11:30 a.m.
You may also with to attend for someone you know who is in need of healing. This service is also open to those who may not be able to worship with us on Sunday mornings, and would like to attend a service with Communion.
