Parish Life
Fellowship
Pastoral Care
Manna Meals
A group of members ready to spring into action when alerted by email, if there is a need for meal deliveries or other specific immediate care needs.
These meals can be delivered to people who need meals after a loss, illness, surgery, a new baby, etc.
Sharing the Love : Flower Delivery
The flowers from the altar each week are made into smaller arrangements and delivered to members as a gesture of love and support in a time of sadness or illness or celebration.
Memorial Chapel
St John’s Memorial Chapel is located in the bell tower, in the northwest corner of the chapel. It is always available for quiet prayer. In the space there is a kneeler, Bible, prayer book, and hymnal, as well as a votive stand. We have plaques on the wall for remembrance of those who have gone before us. If you would like to have your loved one remembered in this space, there is always space for that. Please contact office@stjohnstn.org with any questions.
Old Enough Bunch
A simple time of fellowship and lunch prepared by an “old enough” bunch of cooks and was a much beloved gathering in pre-pandemic days.
Thank you to all those who cooked and organized the gatherings. It will continue to be a quarterly opportunity to enjoy the fellowship of eating lunch and visiting together in the Great Hall. Come and enjoy being among friends old and new. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex so we will have an idea of how much to prepare.
Care Ministry
Get well, sympathy, congratulations, and thinking of you cards are mailed to members.
Christmas and Easter Baskets
Baskets are created then delivered to members who
are homebound.
Care Package
Packages are mailed to our college and boarding school students each semester to remind them of the love and support from their church home.
Young Adults
YEAP (Young Episcopal Adult and Professionals) group at St. John’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming community for young adults seeking connection, purpose, and a place to belong.
Rooted in relationships and shared experiences, YEAP brings people together through conversation, fellowship, and opportunities to serve both within the church and the broader community. With a flexible, collaborative approach to leadership, the group offers a space where individuals can build meaningful friendships, grow in faith, and actively engage in the life of the church in ways that feel authentic and impactful.
Men’s Group
The St. John’s Men’s Group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM for food and fellowship at different restaurants in town.
The Men’s Group also hosts a quarterly pancake breakfasts at church. They also attend the annual Episcopal Laymen’s Conference in Monteagle, TN.
Seamless Circle
Formed in 2024, the Seamless Circle meets semi monthly on Friday mornings for fellowship, knitting, needlepoint, and other handwork needle arts. For more information, contact office@stjohnstn.org
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras (French for “fat Tuesday”) is the last day before the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. During the season of Lent, parish life will muted and reflective, to prepare for the solemnity of Holy Week and the joy of Easter that will come in the spring. On the evening of Mardi Gras, we have a festive meal with music.
Pancake Breakfast
In the morning on Easter Sunday, the men’s group prepares a pancake breakfast in the Great Hall as part of the many festivities and events.
Service Guilds
Flower Ministry
After services on Sunday, the large flower arrangements that beautify the altar are taken apart, and the flowers and greenery are made into smaller arrangements suitable for home use. Volunteers take these arrangements to those in need of cheer, including ailing parishioners and local hospitals and group homes. For more information, please contact stjohnstn@org
Eucharistic Visitors
A Eucharistic Visitor is a layperson authorized to take the Consecrated Elements in a timely manner following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the celebration. For more information, please contact office@stjohnstn.org.
Earth Guild
Focused on Faith, Facilities, Food, and Fun, the Earth Guild sets a course on environmental stewardship at St. John’s. The Earth Guild meets the first Sunday of each quarter after the 10:30 am service in the Coffee Shop. Earth Guild is dedicated to supporting the call to care for God’s Creation. It offers opportunities for growth in understanding the church’s role in environmental stewardship, as well as positive actions within our faith community. St. John’s was recognized in 2018 as a certified Cool Congregation for reducing energy usage over 40%. The Earth Guild organizes the annual Blessing of the Animals, which occurs in the afternoon of the first Sunday of October.
