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Worship Service for February 15, 2026, Transfiguration Sunday

Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. — Matthew 17

This week is called Transfiguration Sunday because of our reading from the Gospel during our worship service.  Come hear the Gospel story along with the other scripture readings at 10:30 a.m. All are invited and all are welcome.  Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup. The service is followed by a time of fellowship in Walker Hall with beverages and treats. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday February 8, 2026

Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. — Matthew 5

Please join us this Sunday for our weekly worship service that begins at 10:30 a.m.  Our service is about one hour in length and it includes Holy Communion.  The service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  All are welcome at St. John’s and we hope that you will feel God’s love as you worship with us. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday January 25, 2026

He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him. — Matthew 4

Fellow followers of Jesus Christ, you are invited to join us for our weekly worship service this week at 10:30 a.m.  Our service this week will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  All are invited.  All are welcome at this affirming and open church. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, January 18, 2026

… as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” — John 1

You are invited to join us this week at St. John’s for our weekly 10:30 a.m. service.  Everyone is welcome at St. John’s, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey, and no matter what your faith background may be.  All are welcome! Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and deacon Dale Gallup.  Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday January 11, 2026

“This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” — Matthew 3:17

You are invited to join us this first Sunday after the Epiphany for our weekly church service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  All are welcome at St. John’s — and we do mean ALL. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, January 4, 2026

The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; by the side of your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. — Psalm 84:2

Please join us this Second Sunday after Christmas for our  10:30 a.m. weekly worship service at St. John’s.  Our service will be led this week by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  All are invited and all are welcome. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, December 28, 2025

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

You are invited to join us this Sunday, the First Sunday After Christmas, for our weekly 10:30 a.m. worship service at St. John’s.  Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup. All are welcome at St. John’s! 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 →

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 →