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Memorial Service for Darlene Bailey to Be Held November 9th

Darlene Joyce Bailey

A celebration of life for Darlene Joyce Bailey (nee Haffener) will be held on November 9, 2019,  at 2 pm at St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church in Williams, with the Reverend Ann Johnson officiating.  Darlene and her daughter, Pat McShane, were resident of Williams and members of St. John’s until their recent move to Texas.  The service will conclude with a reception in Walker Hall.

Organ Dedication with Hymn Sing and Potluck Lunch

Organ Dedication

On Sunday, August 11, 2019, we will be dedicating the organ that was donated to us by Mrs. Janice Luke.  Mrs. Luke will be playing the organ during our service, and we will join her in singing our favorite hymns – and most of them she will play from heart!  After the service, everyone will have an opportunity to thank Mrs. Luke for her gift to St. John’s at a potluck lunch. Continue reading →

Holy Week Services and Activities

Historic alter and interior of St. John's Episcopal-Lutheran Church Williams AZ

Historic alter and interior of St. John’s Episcopal-Lutheran Church Williams AZ, Good Friday

During Holy Week 2019, there will be many special services and opportunities for you to participate in the Passion of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and his resurrection at St. John’s in Williams, AZ.  We welcome everyone to these services and events.

The following schedule is for Holy Week April 14-21, 2019:

  • April 14 – Palm Sunday Service – 10:30 am, with the Eucharist.
  • April 18 – Seder Meal – 5:00 pm – Passover Meal. Please sign up for the meal and also to let us know what dish you can provide.
  • April 18 – Maundy Thursday Service – 7 pm This service will include the ritual of foot washing. The altar guild will strip the altar after the service (ritual procession to the Altar of Repose).
  • April 19 – Good Friday Service – Noon to 3 pm. There will be a liturgy at noon, followed by the vigil until 3 pm.  The church will be open for anyone wishing to come anytime during those three hours for a time of prayer and contemplation.
  • April 21 – Easter Sunday – 8:00 am – 8:30 am – Vigil.  9:00 am – Easter Sunday breakfast.  10:30 am – Full Easter Service with special music by St. John’s Ecumenical Choir.

Episcopal Bishop Kirk Smith of the Arizona Diocese to Lead Worship July 29th

Bishop Kirk Smith

A snowstorm last March canceled our service with Bishop Kirk Smith,  but we are delighted to let you know that he is joining us July 29th.  He will lead us in worship at 10:30 am and we will have a potluck dinner with him following the service. We extend a welcome to all who would like to join us for this special service and for the dinner following. The Rt. Rev. Kirk Stevan Smith, PhD, DD, was elected the Fifth Bishop of Arizona on October 18, 2003 at All Continue reading →

St. John’s Celebrates Pentecost This Coming Sunday

Pentecost Sunday

St. John’s Church Celebrating Pentecost Sunday

St. John’s in Williams, AZ always looks beautiful – but on Pentecost Sunday the church is always extra vibrant in the colors of red!  Please come and join us on Sunday, May 20th, as we celebrate this special holy day in the Christian Church.  The service will begin at 10:30 am, and will be followed by Continue reading →

Lutheran Bishop to Visit St. John’s on April 22, 2018

Rev. Dr. Lowell G. Almen

Rev. Dr. Lowell G. Almen

The Rev. Dr. Lowell G. Almen, Bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America will be visiting and preaching at St. John’s on April 22, 2018.  You can meet with him at a forum at 9:15 am.  There will be a worship service 1t 10:30 am, followed by a potluck luncheon at noon. Continue reading →