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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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Third Sunday in Advent Services, December 11, 2022

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When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Matthew 11

Please join us this Sunday, the 3rd Sunday in Advent, for our service with Holy Communion, at 10:30 a.m.  If you cannot join us at St. John’s, please video our recorded service on our Facebook page on Sunday morning. Both services are led by Pastor Cheryl Fox.  Below, please find a link to the full-text of the video service.  You can use this to follow-along with the video or you can also use it at home for study and reflection. 

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Lessons and Carols is December 11, 2022

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Mark your calendars! December 11, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. is the annual Williams Lessons and Carols concert at St. John’s.  There will be the singing of favorite carols, the reading of lessons from members of different Williams congregations, and music – lots of music! The Lessons and Carols choir is comprised of members of three congregations, and there will be guitar, organ, piano, and violins all making beautiful Christmas music!  And Continue reading

Second Sunday in Advent Services, December 4, 2022

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Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

Services for the Second Sunday of Advent will be held at 10:30 a.m. on December 4th, and also on our Facebook page with a video recorded service. The full-text of the video service is a link below, and it includes the scripture readings and prayers for the day.  The in-person service will be Continue reading

Lessons and Carols, December 19, 2021

Join us on December 19th for our annual Lessons and Carols.  This service will be at 10:30 a.m. and features readings from the Bible followed by music – our choir and soloists (voice, piano and flute). This is a joyous service and one that marks the 4th Sunday in Advent.  Please join us for this special and Continue reading

Services for the 3rd Sunday in Advent 2021

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We will have our regular in-person service at 10:30 a.m. on December 12th, and on our Facebook page we will have our recorded video service for those unable to attend St. John’s.  The video service bulletin is linked below.  Continue reading