On Thursday, October 6, 2026, St. John’s held the annual Blessing of the Animals outside under the crimson maple tree. This year we asked the staff from the Williams Veterinary Wellness clinic to join us. Together we are also collecting pet food for our food pantry. Below are photos from the event. Fr. Phil Shaw got to bless his first hen, Etta Mae, and he was absolutely thrilled. Everyone that came had a wonderful experience and time.
Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. — Matthew 17
This week is called Transfiguration Sunday because of our reading from the Gospel during our worship service. Come hear the Gospel story along with the other scripture readings at 10:30 a.m. All are invited and all are welcome. Our service will be led by Fr. Phil Shaw and Deacon Dale Gallup. The service is followed by a time of fellowship in Walker Hall with beverages and treats. Continue reading
Lessons and Carols December 2024
The community is cordially invited to the annual concert/service of Lessons and Carols. This year’s concert will feature the Williams Ringmasters Handbell Choir (Dindy Harbeson, director) and the Lessons and Carols Community Choir (Shaula Watson, director). Continue reading
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
Weeping may spend the night, but joy comes in the morning. — Psalm 30
Please join us this Sunday, July 6th, for our weekly worship service at 10:30 a.m. Our service this week will be led by Fr. Philip Shaw. Following our service this week at approximately 11:45 a.m., we will have the Ringmasters handbell choir giving a concert in our fellowship hall (Walker Hall) for the Williams community. All are invited to our service and please join us after the service for this concert. Continue reading
But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” — Mark 10
You are invited to join us this Sunday for our 10:30 a.m. weekly church service at St. John’s. All are welcome. Fr. Philip Shaw will lead our service, which will include the sacrament of Holy Communion. And all are invited and welcome at the Lord’s Table. Continue reading
Everyone in the Williams community is invited to St. John’s for the annual Blessing of the Animals on October 13, 2024 from Noon until 2 PM at St. John’s. Bring your pets – large and small (for example cats, dogs, hamsters, goldfish, goats, ducks, and even horses!). Please have your pets secured in either a carrier or on leash. Each pet will receive a blessing from Father Philip Shaw and also a St. Francis medallion for their collar or carrier. Continue reading
On October 1st, from 12:30 PM to 2 PM, we will host the annual Blessing of the Animals at St. John’s. This is a community event, and there is no cost involved. Bring your pets, big or tiny, to receive a special blessing, and you will also receive a St. Francis medallion that you can place on collar or in a Continue reading
Our annual community Pancake Dinner for Fat Tuesday (a.k.a. Mardi Gras and Shrove Tuesday) is back at St. John’s and will be celebrated February 21st from 5 PM to 7 PM! Continue reading