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Worship Service for Sunday, December 21, 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Advent

When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took Mary as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus. — Matthew 1

You are invited to join us this Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, for our weekly 10:30 a.m. service at St. John’s.  Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  Our choir will be singing at this service. Continue reading

Worship Service for Sunday December 14, 2025 – Third Sunday of Advent

My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. — The Song of Mary

On this Third Sunday of Advent, please join us for our 10:30 a.m. for our weekly service.  Our worship service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  All are invited and all are welcome at St. John’s. Continue reading

Worship Service for December 7, 2025 – Second Sunday of Advent

The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. –Isaiah 11

You are invited to join us as we celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent at St. St. John’s.  Our worship service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  Our scripture readings will remind us that this is a time of preparation for the One Who Is Coming.  Our inclusive service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Continue reading

Lessons and Carols Concert on December 7th

Lessons and Carols December 2024

The community is cordially invited to the annual concert/service of Lessons and Carols.  This year’s concert will feature the Williams Ringmasters Handbell Choir (Dindy Harbeson, director) and the Lessons and Carols Community Choir (Shaula Watson, director). Continue reading

Worship Service for Sunday November 30, 2025 – First Sunday of Advent

“But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father…Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.” Matthew 24

Please join us this Sunday for our 10:30 a.m. worship service as we begin the season of Advent, as we prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of the Christ Child.  Our service will be led this week by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  All are welcome at St. John’s, an affirming church located in the heart of historic Williams, Arizona. Continue reading

Worship Service for Sunday December 22, 2024, Fourth Sunday of Advent

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. — Luke 1

You are invited to join us this Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, for our weekly worship service at 10:30 a.m.  Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and it will include Holy Communion.  All are welcome at the Lord’s Table and all are welcome at St. John’s. Continue reading

Worship Service for December 15, 2024, Third Sunday of Advent

John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. — Luke 3

You are invited to St. John’s on the Third Sunday of Advent for our weekly worship service at 10:30 a.m.  All are welcome, and we do mean ALL.  The service will be led by Fr. Philip Shaw, and it will include Holy Communion/the Eucharist – and all are welcome at the Lord’s Table at St. John’s. Continue reading

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

Services for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 18, 2022

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Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. – Isaiah 7

Services for the 4th Sunday in Advent will be at 10:30 a.m. at the church and also online as a video service on our Facebook page. Both services are led by our vicar, The Rev. Cheryl Fox.  The full-text of the video service is in the link below.  It contains all the scripture readings, liturgy, and prayers for this Sunday, and so can also be used for personal reflection at home during the week.

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