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Services for the First Sunday in Lent, February 26, 2023


The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” — Matthew 4

You are invited to join us this Sunday, the first Sunday in the Lenten Season, February 26th.  The in-person service at 10:30 AM at St. John’s in Williams has been canceled due to the impending snow storm. We have a video recording of the same service and it is posted on our Facebook page.  The full-text of the video service is provided in the link below. You can use this to follow along with Pastor Fox on the video or you may wish to use it for personal study and reflection during the week. It contains complete scripture readings and prayers for the service.

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Church Services for February 19, 2023, Transfiguration Sunday

jesus transfiguration

And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. –Matthew 17

You are invited to join us this Sunday for worship service at St. John’s at 10:30 a.m.  If you are unable to join us in-person, please watch our video service on our Facebook page, which will be available by Sunday morning (it is recorded and not streaming).  The full-text of the video service is in the Continue reading →

Church Services for February 12, 2023

embrace forgiveness love

“…first be reconciled to your brother or sister….”–Matthew 5

This week we celebrate the 6th week of Epiphany with our in-person service on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.  And we will have our weekly video service posted by Sunday morning on our Facebook page, and the full-text (includes complete scripture readings) of the video service is in the file link Continue reading →

Church Services for Sunday, February 5, 2023 and Annual Meeting

girl lantern light

“…let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5

You are invited to join us this Sunday for our in-person service or on video service on our Facebook page.  Our in-person service will be held at 10:30 a.m.  Both services will be led by our vicar, The Rev. Cheryl Fox.  Below is a link to a PDF file that is the full-text of the video service.  It contains all the Continue reading →

Church Services for January 29, 2023

Jesus beatitudes

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. – Matthew 5

Please come and join us at St. John’s this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for our weekly service.  If you cannot join us in-person, please join us on our Facebook page where you can listen to the same service on Sunday morning.  The full-text of the video service that will be on Facebook is in the Continue reading →

Services for the Third Sunday in Epiphany, January 22, 2023

And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” — Matthew 4

Join us this Sunday for our 10:30 a.m. worship service with Holy Communion, followed by a time of fellowship and conversation in Walker Hall.  We will also have our weekly video service on our Facebook page loaded by Sunday morning for those unable to worship with us in-person.  The full-text of the video service is the link below.  This can be used to Continue reading →

Service for Sunday, January 15, 2023

John the Baptist Jesus

And John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.” — John 1

This week we will only have our video service, which will be posted on our Facebook page, and the full-text of that service is the PDF link below.  Due to a snowstorm warning that is in effect for the entire high country northern region of Arizona, we would like everyone to stay safely at home if possible, and watch the service on our Facebook page, led by Pastor Fox.

This link is to the video service for January 15, 2023: https://www.facebook.com/stjohnswilliamsaz/videos/486543153663159

We will hope to meet in person next Sunday, on the 22nd, with our full service at 10:30 a.m., but will again provide a video service for those unable to attend in person. In the meantime, we hope that you will all remain safe, warm, and out of harm’s way during this snow event.

Video Service Epiphany 2 Jan 15 2023 (PDF) – full-text of the video service, it includes all scripture readings, prayers, liturgy and hymn lyrics.

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.

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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 →