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Worship Service for Sunday, December 21, 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Advent

When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took Mary as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus. — Matthew 1

You are invited to join us this Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, for our weekly 10:30 a.m. service at St. John’s.  Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup.  Our choir will be singing at this service. 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

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

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, 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