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Services for Epiphany – January 8, 2023

magi epiphany wise men

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” – – Matthew 2

We will celebrate Epiphany this Sunday, January 8th, with our traditional service at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s, and we will also have a video service posted on our Facebook page by Sunday morning for those unable to be with us. The full-text of the video service is in the link below.  It contains the Continue reading →

Services for January 1, 2023 – Holy Name of Jesus Sunday

Jesus name

After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child;
and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. — Luke 2

IMPORTANT UPDATE: We are canceling church service tomorrow at 10:30 AM, but the video service is now on our Facebook page.  We ask that if you must travel on the 1st, you do so with great caution as we are expecting dangerous travel conditions starting at 5:00 AM January 1, 2023 through Monday morning, January 2nd.

We will have church services on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on January 1st and also on our Facebook page as a video recording.  Both services Continue reading →

Services for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2022

christmas nativity

And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. — Luke 2

You are invited to join us for our multiple Christmas services.  On Christmas Eve we will gather at 4:45 pm for pre-service Christmas music and the service will begin at 5:00 pm.  This is a candelight service and it will also offer Holy Communion for all attending. 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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Second Sunday in Advent Services, December 4, 2022

second sunday of advent

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 →

Worship Services for Sunday November 13, 2022

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Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. Psalm 98:1

Come and join in the singing!  Service at St. John’s is at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, and our online recorded video service will be loaded onto our Facebook page by Sunday morning.  Our services are always full of music.  The complete text of the video service is a link at the bottom of this page.  It can be used to follow along with the video service or it can be used Continue reading →

Sunday Church Service, November 6, 2022, All Saints Sunday

This Sunday we celebrate All Saints Day with a service at 10:30 a.m. We will not have a video service on Facebook this week, as Pastor Fox is at a special church event away from Williams.  We will have a full service, including Holy Communion, so please join us! Continue reading →

Quilt Show

If you love quilting, or enjoy seeing the fruits of other people’s sewing labors, then you will want to come to St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church on November 12th, from 1 PM – 3PM.  There you will get to see 40+ quilts made by church members Kathy Enquist-Young and Shelly Brookshire.  The Continue reading →

Sunday Worship Services for October 30, 2022 – Reformation Sunday

Reformation Sunday

On October 30, 2022, we will celebrate the Reformation during our 10:30 a.m. service, and also with our video recorded service on our Facebook page. We will also observe el Dia de los Muertos. We will have a table up in the sanctuary as you walk in where you may place photos of departed loved ones.  We will keep this table up through November 6th, because on that Continue reading →