St. John's Happenings
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Special Announcements
Rector's Bible Study
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm* or
Thursdays at 10:00 am
Join us on Zoom as we continue our study Paul's letters in context; Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, & Colossians!
Join us as you are able. Two sessions are offered each week (the same material is covered at each session).
Join us Tuesday at 7:00 pm or Thursdays at 10:00 am. All are welcome. No experience necessary. We meet via Zoom.
*On the first week of each month, the Tuesday session will move to Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
The Meeting ID is: 869 8447 8324
The Passcode is: 319155
Fr. Cliff sends out an outline each week before the sessions. Let him know of your interest and he will put you on the distribution list.
Book Study
Sundays at 2:00 PM
On Sundays @ 2pm we are gathering via Zoom to discuss Kathleen Norris's book,
A Whole Life in Twelve Movies: A Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality.
In this book we are invited to discuss acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives--from before birth to death and beyond. Featuring 12 films, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Malcolm X, and Babette's Feast, we will journey through the human life cycle and explore themes of existence, goodness, belonging, vocation, identity, success, generosity, dealing with conflict, and what it means to be human.
Each week we will gather to discuss the film featured that week. Although it is hoped that participants will be able to view the film prior to the discussion, it is not necessary.
Fr. Cliff will be showing the film on Friday nights (when schedule permits) at 6:30 pm. Admission is free. Popcorn, snacks, and soda provided. All are welcome (including friends, neighbors, and family).
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 5th
8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am
During all three services, a special blessing will be offered for your pets. If you attend one of the live services, join us outside and bring your pet or their picture.
Organ Concert
Sunday, October 12th
4:00 pm
Join us for our Fall Organ Concert offered by our organist, Todd Troutman, featuring music written by Gordon Young. Admission is free. A reception will follow the concert.
Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 30th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Decorate your car's trunk or your truck, wear a costume if you like; the kids from the neighborhood are coming! We are partnering with the shopping center across the street so there will be a lot of little goblins, princesses, you name it.
If you'd like to donate individually wrapped candy to help support the event, drop bags off in Fr. Cliff's office.
A sign-up sheet will be in the narthex, to get an idea of how many cars will be here.
Calendar of Events
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7pm Invite Welcome Connect
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5:15pm The Gathering Inn
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6:30pm Praise Musicians Practice
6:45pm Boy Scouts
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10am Bereavement Support Group
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9am Deanery Convocation
5
Blessing of the Animals
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10am DOK Prayer Time
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5:30pm Jr. DOK Meeting
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5:30pm WestPark/Fiddyment Farm Board
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6:30pm Praise Musicians Practice
6:45pm Boy Scouts
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Kairos
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Kairos
10am Prayer Shawl Meeting
5pm National Night Out
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Kairos
4pm Organ Recital
7pm Invite Welcome Connect
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9am UPS Network
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6:30pm Praise Musicians Practice
6:45pm Boy Scouts
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10am Bereavement Support Group
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1:30pm Faith and Democracy
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5:15pm The Gathering Inn
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5pm Junior DOK
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6:30pm Vestry Meeting
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6:30pm Praise Musicians Practice
6:45pm Boy Scouts
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8am Ministry Faire
7pm Invite Welcome Connect
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3pm Dementia Caregivers Support Group
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6pm Trunk or Treat
6:30pm Praise Musicians Practice
6:45pm Boy Scouts
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Election Day
9am A-1 Health Care
If you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate
please text or email Fr. Cliff
so we can bless your special day during the next Sunday service
Weekly Happenings
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Weekly Happenings are held in the St. John's Episcopal Church Hospitality Room unless otherwise noted.
Mondays - Saturdays
Morning Prayer
9:00am - 9:30am
Evening Prayer
5:00pm-5:30pm
Tuesdays
Al Anon 12-Step Program
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rector's Bible Study
7:00pm-8:30pm
The same Bible Study takes place on Thursdays 10am, held via zoom
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Held the 4th Tuesday of the Month
3:00pm-4:30pm
Wednesdays
WestPark Water Colors
10:00am - 11:00am
Thursdays
Rector's Bible Study
10:00am - 11:30am
The Same Bible Study takes place on Tuesdays, 7 pm, held via zoom.
Fridays
Bereavement Support Group
Held the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the Month
10:00am - 11:30am
Saturdays
AA Meeting
7:00 am - 8:30 am
Al Anon 12-Step Program
10:00am - 11:30am
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Yearly Events
Easter Egg Hunt
April 19, 2025, 11:00 am
Each year on Holy Saturday, the Saturday before Easter Sunday, we invite children of all ages from our surrounding community
to come meet the Easter Bunny, play games, enjoy a wonderful buffet lunch, and help us find thousands of colored eggs stuffed with candy that suddenly appear in the field behind the church. A fun-filled family event that celebrates the joy and promise of new life.
Family Camp
July 27-August 2, 2025
Since 1978, the purpose of St. John's Family Camp has been to strengthen the friendships of our church community, surrounded by the beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Family Camp is held along the Bear River, at the Donner Mine, in the area of Emigrant Gap. Campers can come for any amount of time; for one day, several days, or the whole week.
Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 5, 2025
On the first Sunday of October (the feast of St. Francis) all are invited to bring their beloved animal companions (or pictures of your companions if they want to sleep in) to our services (held outdoors) for a special blessing. Cats, Dogs, Hamsters, Rabbits, Gerbils, Spiders, Snakes, Ponies, Chickens, Roosters, all of God’s beloved creatures are welcomed and honored.
Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 30, 2025
6:00pm-8:00pm
Each year a day or two before Halloween, St. John’s provides a fun and safe place for families to come and “Trick or Treat.” We bring our cars to the parking lot, put on our costumes, and open our decorated trunks that are filled with all kinds of safe pre-packaged candy. We also throw in a bounce house and other games. We'll have a pet costume contest: Cutest, Scariest, Most Creative. Come join us for a “Boo-tiful” evening as we enjoy the very creative ways in which people choose to celebrate Halloween.
