Upcoming Events
Want to know more about what’s happening at St. John?
Here are some highlights.
Lent, Holy Week, and Easter
Once again, we are offering a wide range of opportunities to worship, study, and spend time together during Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. Go HERE for all the details, including details on our Lenten study offerings: Wednesday night study of Queer the Word on Zoom and Thursday night in-person reading of the Gospel of John.
Easter Music and Flower Donation Envelopes Available
Music and Flower donation envelopes will be included in the bulletins and are also available from the office. You may make your donation in memory or in thanksgiving. Memorials will be recognized in the Easter bulletins. If you donating for both music and flowers, PLEASE note the amount for each on the envelope.
Spring Plant Sale Volunteers, May 2 and 3
Thank you for all your plant orders! Now we need 3 or 4 volunteers to help bring the plants into the church. There will be a signup sheet for volunteers in the narthex. Those who help unload get their orders filled first! Plants will be delivered to St. John’s on Friday, May 2 and ready for pickup on Friday afternoon and Saturday, May 3.
Soul Collage Retreat, Saturday, April 12 10am-2pm
Spend a prayer-filled Saturday prior to Holy Week using a creative and no-fail process of collaging to deepen your experience of listening to your heart. Bring a sack lunch- beverages will be provided. A requested donation of $30 is payable by cash or check on the day of the event. Questions? Check out the flyer or contact Alysa Hilton or the office.
Divine Dining Dinner Group starting in April
We’re restarting a long-standing tradition at St John formerly known as Sinners Dinners. Groups of folks will get together once a month for a meal at someone’s home. These are small groups that will be put together in a random drawing.
We will have sign-ups from now until April. Groups will meet from April through September. The host will provide the main course and others will provide the sides, desserts, etc. Hosting duties will rotate from month to month.
If you’re interested and willing to host the first gathering of your group, please reach out to Deb Bradley, Sharon Fontaine, or the office. More information to come!
Feed The Hungry Inc. participates in the Blue Bag program with BottleDrop as the main fundraising opportunity for the program.
From April 15 – 26 the program will receive an extra 20% for EACH can and bottle deposited at part of EARTH WEEK. That is HUGE!!
If you would like to help out, please take a blue bag (or a few) located in the Narthex, fill it up with refundable beverage containers and return to the church by April 24th. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Berry or the office
Thank you for helping us Feed The Hungry!!!
“Love God, Love God’s World” creation care educational series starting Wednesday, April 23 6:30-7:45pm on Zoom with parishioners from Grace Memorial
The curriculum for this program was developed by the Episcopal Church. Each of the nine sessions is expertly planned by a different contributor and will include compelling films and readings along with faith-based reflections. It will meet every other Wednesday starting on April 23 from 6:30-7:45pm. Registration details to come. Questions? Contact Jean Wynn or the office.
Save the Date: Episcopal Church Women 2025 Spirituality Day, May 31
ECW will be holding their 33rd annual Spirituality Day on May 31 at St. Paul's Episcopal in Salem, OR. More information to come.
Out to Lunch Bunch, Thursday, April 17, 11:30am
This month the Out to Lunch Bunch is meeting at Vida 33 Latin Bistro located at 1066 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Everyone is invited to join this fun and friendly group. Questions? Call the office.
St. John’s Veterans Fellowship Meeting Saturday, April 12, 9:30am
The St John's Veterans Fellowship will meet on Saturday, April 12th, starting at 9:30 am. The meeting will take place in the conversation area of the New Seasons store in the Milwaukie Marketplace on Oak Street in Milwaukie. Please join us for fellowship and productive conversation.
Palm Cross Making CANCELLED.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we aren't able to hold Palm Making and Coffee this year. Don't worry! There will still be palms and processions at this Sunday's Palm Sunday services- there may even be experienced parishioners around to help you make a palm cross if you really want one.