Care & Support


The Pastoral Care Commission encourages all St. John’s members to care for one another as a “pastoring community”and represents groups engaged in active caring ministries for our parishioners.

  • Funerals and Bereavement
  • Cancer Support Network
  • Special Worship Services
  • Flower Ministry
  • Eucharistic Visitors
  • Financial Stress Support Group
  • Health, Fitness, & Yoga
  • Meals Ministry
  • The Prayer Chain
  • The Prayer Shawl Ministry
  • Stephen Ministry Crisis Support
  • Sunshine Ministry


Co-Chairs: Debbie Lieberman and Diane Standeven;
Vestry Liaison: Diane Standeven

 

Education and Spiritual Growth for Adults


The Adult Faith Formation Commission presents educational opportunities for adults to continue on their faith journeys together and individually.

  • Bible Studies
  • Episcopal Church Studies
  • Sunday Adult Education
  • The Library and Bookstore
  • Special Adult Education Programs
  • Education for Ministry (EFM)
  • Adult Confirmation and Baptism
  • The Lenten Meditation Book
  • The 20s and 30s


Group Chair: Lowell Wilson;
Vestry Liaison: Tom Goss

 

Education and Spiritual Growth for Children


The Children’s Formation Commission offers educational opportunities for infants through Grade 5.

  • Godly Play
  • Mothers’ Ministry
  • Christmas & Easter Events
  • Communion Classes
  • Sunday School
  • Music for Children
  • Vacation Bible School


The Nursery Director: Nancy Narrett; Commission Chair: Colleen Citrano
Vestry Liason: Jean Boone

 

Education and Spiritual Growth for Youth


The Youth Ministries Commission oversees the Journey to Adulthood program for grades 6-12 and the College Connections program.

  • Journey to Adulthood Program
  • Breakfast Club
  • Rite-13
  • J2A with youth confirmation and pilgrimage
  • YAC: Young Adults in Church
  • SHY: Senior High Youth
  • DOVE: Discovering Our Vocations Every day
  • College Connections
  • Discovery Weekend

Chair: Amy Tich
Vestry Liaison: Greg Johnson

 

Fellowship and Parish Life


The Parish Life Commission builds a strong and caring internal community by developing bonds of Christian friendship within the parish.

  • Fellowship Through Food
  • The Living Crèche
  • Book Group
  • Quilters and Knitters
  • Fellowship for +55
  • Receptions Committee
  • Episcopal Young Families (EYF)
  • Parish Retreats


Chair & Vestry Liason: Karen Good

 

Ministry to Newcomers

New Member Commission: Biz Merkey

Vestry Liason: Adam Nickel


The Hospitality Commission welcomes and incorporates newcomers.

  • Sunday Greeters
  • Welcome Center
  • New Member Forum
  • Ushers
  • Coffee & Doughnut Ministry


Chair: Robbie Respess
Vestry Liason: David Albert

 

 

Outreach


The Mission & Outreach Commission challenges St. John’s to reach beyond its walls to foster caring and compassion for others.

  • Casserole Ministry
  • Rummage Sale
  • Habitat & Dreambuilders
  • The Route 1 Homeless Project
  • Millennium Development Goals
  • Mission Trips
  • Camp Amazing Grace
  • Episcopal Community Services
  • The St. James’ Center
  • The Jamaica Medical Mission
  • Kenya Connect


Chair: Melinda Becker
Vestry Liaison: Hayden Constance

 

Sustaining Our Church 


The Stewardship Commission seeks to sustain our ministries, our beautiful campus, and our planet through the wise use of parishioners’ time, talent, and treasure.

  • What is stewardship?
  • Annual Pledge Campaign
  • Pledge Online
  • Buildings & Grounds
  • Budget and Finance
  • Environmental Stewardship: Stewardship of Creation
  • The Technology Committee

Co-Chairs: Beth Mackey

Vestry Liason: Lauretta Kerr

 

Worship & Music


The Worship Commission collaborates with the clergy and Music Director in planning, organizing, and evaluating the corporate, mid-week, and Sunday services.

  • About Our Services
  • Servers in Worship
  • Music and Choirs
  • Altar Guilds
  • Bread Bakers
  • Eucharistic Ministers
  • Baptism, Confirmation, Weddings


The Rev. Nicholas Szobota;
Worship Chair: Patricia Wise;
Director of Music: Nancy Stavely
Music Chair: Bob Miller
Vestry Liaison: David Albert