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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 November 23, 2025 – Christ the King Sunday

The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. — Jeremiah 23

You are invited to join us this Sunday for a special service at St. John’s at 10:30 a.m.  We are holding a joint service with the Williams Community United Methodist Church.  The Rev. Taniel Tupou will be giving the sermon and  will be joining Deacon Dale Gallup to lead our worship service.  We will also have the Ringmasters Handbell Choir playing three Thanksgiving hymns for our anthem. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, November 16, 2025

Sing the praises of the Lord, for he has done great things, and this is known in all the world. From Canticle 9, the First Song of Isaiah

You are invited to join us for our weekly church service at St. John’s.  This week’s service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  The service begins at 10:30 a.m.  Our weekly service includes Holy Communion, and we welcome everyone to the Lord’s Table. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, November 2, 2025, All Saints

“For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.” — Luke 19

You are invited to join us this coming Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM for our weekly service.  This week will celebrate All Saints Day along with Dia de los Muertos.  We ask that you bring and share photos of departed loved ones on a special table that we will have set up as you enter the sanctuary.  After the service we will have special foods as part of our coffee hour. Continue reading →

Worship Service for October 26, 2025 – Reformation Sunday

“Pray like it all depends on God, then when you are done, go work like it all depends on you.” — Martin Luther

This Sunday we celebrate the Reformation.  Martin Luther, who was a German teacher and a monk, brought about the Protestant Reformation when he challenged the Catholic Church’s teachings starting in October 1517 when he posted his famous 95 Theses.  We will learn more about Martin Luther during our service, and we will also celebrate with special music.  Our service begins at 10:30 a.m. and is followed by our reception in Walker Hall with coffee, tea and treats. Continue reading →

Weekly Church Service for Sunday, October 19, 2025

How sweet are your words to my taste! they are sweeter than honey to my mouth. — Psalm 119:103

You are invited to join us this coming Sunday for our weekly church service at 10:30 a.m.  The service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  The service will include Holy Communion, and at St. John’s, all are welcome at the Lord’s Table.  Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, October 12, 2025

Come now and see the works of God, how wonderful he is in his doing toward all people. — Psalm 66:4

Our weekly service begins at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s, and ALL are invited and welcome.  Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup. Our service is about one hour in length and is followed by a coffee hour in our fellowship hall, where we relax, converse and get to know each other better. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, October 5, 2025

This Sunday, October 5th, St. John’s will celebrate the final day of this year’s Season of Creation with a joint service with the Williams Community United Methodist Church.  The service will be held at their church at 127  W. Sherman Ave. (corner of Second Street and Sherman Ave.) in Williams at 10:00 a.m.  Fr. Phil Shaw will lead the service for the two congregations.  And the Handbell Choir will be playing. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, September 28, 2025

The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. — Luke 16

Please join us this Sunday 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, and it will include Holy Communion.  All are welcome at St. John’s and all are welcome at the Lord’s Table. Continue reading →

Worship Service for Sunday, September 21, 2025

Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your Name; deliver us and forgive us our sins, for your Name’s sake. — Psalm 79:9

You are invited to join us for our weekly worship service with Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s.  All are welcome at St. John’s and at the Lord’s Table.  Worship this week will be lead by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup. Continue reading →