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Video Service for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, December 5, 2021

We will only have a video worship service this Sunday, as we are isolating yet this week due to an exposure to Covid-19 at church.  We are doing this out of an abundance of caution and care for each other.  This week’s Advent video service will be available by Sunday morning on our Facebook page, and the service bulletin is a link below. Continue reading

November 28 and December 5 In-person Services Canceled

Our in-person services for the first and second Sundays in Advent have been canceled.  We have one parishioner with a breakthrough case of COVD-19, and we are asking that everyone who was attendance in church last week get tested as well.  We will be using utmost caution during the next two weeks to make sure that we are all well.  In the meantime, please go to our Facebook page where Pastor Fox has today’s service waiting for you to view.  Here is the bulletin to accompany the service.  Video Service First Sunday in Advent November 28 2021

First Sunday of Advent Services, November 28, 2021

advent 1st sunday candle

Advent is here!  The first Sunday of Advent is November 28, 2021 and we will begin the season with our in-person service at 10:30 a.m. and with our service on our Facebook page, which will be available by Sunday morning.  Both services will be lead by Rev. Cheryl Fox.  As you can imagine, we will be to singing many of our favorite hymns and carols during the coming weeks, Continue reading

Christmas Eve Service 2020

We will celebrate Christmas with a service at 7:00 pm on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020, with pre-service Christmas music beginning at 6:45 pm. Masks are required and we will practice physically distancing to protect each other.

We wish to let you know, also, that our vicar along with the Bishops’ Committee have decided to pause our in-person worship after the Christmas Eve service. Both of our bishops have requested that we not worship in person. The Williams area has at least 268 cases, according to the Coconino County website as of December 23, 2020. Case numbers continue to rise, and will probably not turn around until vaccinations are widespread, which could be months. It seems unadvisable to continue meeting, even with masks and precautions.
With our new Senior Warden, Deb Noel, we are planning to gather once a month outside for service and conversation. The first gathering will be at the end of January, for a service and our annual meeting. Pastor Fox will continue the Thursday morning Bible Study as long as there is interest, as we are able to meet in a large room and distance from each other. We also will try to establish a couple of days/times where folks can walk together outside to connect.
Below is the Bulletin for the Christmas Eve Service, which will also be available as a video recording on our Facebook page.

Fourth Sunday in Advent Service 2020

We invite you to join us for the Fourth Sunday in Advent Service at St. John’s on December 20, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.  Masks are absolutely a must and also we practice physical distancing inside the church.  We will be celebrating this Sunday’s service with Lessons and Carols.  Below is the Bulletin with the Lessons and all the lyrics to the Christmas Carols.

Service Bulletin for 4th Sunday in Advent 2020 – Ante Communion – Lessons and Carols

Third Sunday in Advent Service, December 13, 2020

Join us for the Third Sunday in Advent on December 13th at 10:30 a.m. in our beautiful and historic sanctuary in downtown Williams, AZ.  All are welcome at St. John’s.  We will also have the same service available on our Facebook page on Sunday morning as a recorded video for those who can attend. This video service will be kept on our Facebook page so that you can access it at anytime.  Below you will find a link to the service bulletin, which includes the prayers, readings, hymns and liturgy.

We do require that everyone inside the church wears a mask to keep everyone safe and to keep a safe physical distance.

Service Bulletin 3rd Sunday in Advent – Ante Communion Advent 3B

Service for the Second Sunday in Advent 2020

December 6, 2020 is the Second Sunday of Advent this year and we will be worshipping together at St. John’s at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary and also on our Facebook page with a prerecorded video of the identical service.

We continue to require the wearing of masks inside the church and ask that everyone continue to practice physical distancing during the continuing pandemic.  This is to keep you safe and everyone attending the service safe as well.  This is the least we can do for each other.

All seekers are welcome at St. John’s! Please join us for worship during this season of preparation and joy.

Below is a link to a copy of the service bulletin for December 6th.

Service Bulletin – December 6, 2020 – Ante Communion Advent 2B

Sunday Church Service for November 29, 2020, First Sunday of Advent

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

Join us for the First Sunday of Advent! We will meet in church on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 10:30 for worship, and also online on our Facebook page with a recording of the same service.  Below you will find the bulletin for Sunday’s Advent service, with complete hymn lyrics, prayers and readings.

Everyone is welcome and invited to worship at St. John’s.  The church sanctuary is completely accessible.  We are worshiping with physical distancing and with the wearing of masks to ensure the safety of all.

Come and prepare the way for the Christ Child in your heart and home!

Service Bulletin – November 29, 2020 – Ante Communion Advent 1B

Advent Service of Lessons and Carols, December 16

 

2017 Lessons and Carols

Enjoy the beautiful carols of Christmas with the stories that lead us up to Christ’s birth at St. John’s annual Lessons and Carols Advent Service.  This service features several pastors from Williams reading the lessons.  Each lesson is followed by Christmas music.  Music at the service this year is being performed by Ms. Mary Nebel, cellist, Mr. George Albers, baritone, and St. John’s Choir.  Continue reading

Just Desserts Headlines Advent Concert on December 9th

Just Desserts

Just Desserts after a concert given in England

The toe-tapping and fun music continues at St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church this Advent season with their 3rd public concert with Just Desserts on December 9th.  Just Desserts is the house band for Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music (FFOTM).  Just Desserts will be playing jigs, reels, old time, and Celtic tunes. Continue reading