The Beacon

 

Dear Good People of St. John’s United Church of Christ—

Living our Mission Statement:

“We welcome everyone to be part of our family of faith,
as we share together in God’s love.
By our compassion, we strive to bring acceptance,
hope, love, and peace to all.”

Did You Know?

A New Washer & Dryer for the Clothes Closet!
The church council recently approved the purchase and installation of a new washer and dryer for our free Community Clothes Closet. Thanks to special donations designated for community service ministries, our volunteers can now wash donated clothing that comes in needing a little freshening up before being put out. We’ll also be able to launder clothing left behind by members of our homeless community when they receive new, clean items. And an added bonus—we can now wash all those towels, rags, and tablecloths used during church events!

Website Updates Coming Soon!
KB has been working hard on updates and a fresh redesign for the SJC website. Soon you’ll enjoy easier access, updated photos, and new information about worship, ministries, and staff. (Yes, it looks like I’ll finally have to retire my 11-year-old professional photo and reveal what I actually look like now! )
A big thank you goes to Tom Greene, who faithfully maintained our website for so many years.

A Creative Touch from Jamie!
Have you noticed the little extras around church lately? Our new Office Manager, Jamie, has been sending out fun weekly email updates and adding creative touches to the Welcome Center, sanctuary table, and bulletin board. Jamie, we are so grateful you’ve joined us at SJC—thank you for sharing your creativity with us!

Fall Into Fall!

As we step into this new season, let’s remember our theme: “It’s Time to Build the House of God!” With joy in our hearts, let’s celebrate all that God has already done in our midst and all that is still to come!  “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” – Psalm 127:1

With love and gratitude,    Pastor Judine