During our worship service on August 9, we will have a blessing for our students and teachers for this upcoming school year. Students, bring your backpacks with you to be blessed. Teachers, please join us as well so we may bless you and the work you will do this school year.

Did your child attend Camp Jubilee this Summer? We're putting together a short video for campers to share their experience with St John's Parish Church. We're looking for campers of all ages to participate. If your child has a story to share, please contact Fr. Jeremy: frjeremy@stjohnsparish.net.

Save the date. Fr. Jeremy and Rob will lead an acolyte training after worship on Sunday August 16. If you or your child are interested in becoming an acolyte, please contact Rob Schluter: Rob@stjohnsparish.net. More details to come.

Youth Group will kick off on Sunday, August 23. Students from 6th - 12th grade are invited to join us Sundays at 2PM in Resurrection Hall for a time of bible study and fellowship so we may grow in our relationship with the Lord.

The mission trip to Peru is November 20-26. If you have any interest in participating in this trip please complete the application below and submit by September 1. This will help us ensure that the logistics of the trip are completed in advance and to address any complications before it is too late to fix. For more information, contact Ann Edenfield.

Ladies, come join the Islands Community Bible Study as they kick off their next study with a luncheon and guest speaker. We will meet at 9:30AM in Resurrection Hall.

We have a handful of items with our new logo: snapback caps, drawstring bags, 5" magnets and 4" stickers. Show your support for our parish and get yours today by donating to the building fund. Items are available at Resurrection Hall. 

Suggested Donation by Item:
Snapback Cap - $40
Drawstring Bag - $10
5" Magnet - $8
4" Sticker - $4
Bundle Deal (One of each item) - $50

Please remember to wear a nametag on Sunday morning. This simple act goes a long way to make St. John's Parish Church a welcoming environment to newcomers and long-time members alike. We have disposable nametags available in the Connection Corridor or use a permanent one. If you would like a permanent nametag and don't have one, put your name on the list which will be next to the disposable nametags on Sunday.

Summer Sunday School is in full swing! Children in grades 1-5 are enjoying a relaxed summer schedule featuring movies, popcorn and lively discussion. The short films highlight the stories of the Old Testament leaders and prophets. Our youngest children, ages 3-5, are also exploring the lives of Old Testament leaders and prophets through interactive play, music, felt-board storytelling and simple crafts design just for them. While the pace for summer may be a little more relaxed, our mission remains the same: nurturing young hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God’s only Son, our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. 

The Prayer Shawl Ministry provides hand-crafted shawls to give comfort and warmth to those experiencing illness, sorrow, need, or distress.  We also provide baby blankets to celebrate the newly baptized. Makers pray as they create the shawls and blankets which are then blessed by our clergy. If you know someone who could benefit by receiving one or if you are interested in joining us, please contact Susan Neville or Polly Sosnowski.

The flowers are given to the glory of God
and in memory of Arthur & Phoebe Dixon
by Phil & Laura Dixon.
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If you would like to dedicate Altar Flowers in 2026 in honor or remembrance of a loved one, please contact Sally at sdixon@stjohnsparish.net.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Together we are united with the saints of the household of God; built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself being the cornerstone. In Christ alone our church is being joined together, and is growing into a holy temple of the Lord by the Spirit. By Your wisdom may we discern what You want us to build; Through Jesus Christ our Lord and the power of the Holy Spirit,

Amen.

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