Waves of Grief …And Love, Grace, and Peace
Sisters and Brothers, “Grief is like waves.” If you have heard me talk about death, you know that this is my motto. Grief is like waves in the ocean. It...
The God, Who Sculpted the Mountains, is Strong Enough
The Black Canyon, Gunnison National Park Dear friends, Two weeks ago, Carter, Matt, and I enjoyed a week of hiking in Colorado. They had never been...
From the Pastor- July 2020
Pastor Rhodes Dear friends, As we set up for our “first” 9:27 service last week, we tried to create a feeling of warmth, comfort, welcome, and...
“I am Listening… My Fear Doesn’t Stand a Chance”
Sisters and Brothers, Have you ever had a song that won’t get out of your head? I remember when I was young, randomly someone would start singing “The Song that...
It’s Time to Listen
By Pastor Rhodes Woolly The last week of May was a particularly trying, frustrating, grief-laden week. As we worried over reentering public space in the midst of the pandemic, we...
“Pray With Your Legs”
Enjoying a nice Spring day along the Rocky Broad River with Moose. Dear friends, I’ve had a little bit more time to read these days, especially...
Living into a New Normal: Being the church in a time of social distancing
By Pastor Rhodes Woolly The other day a friend said: “This last week has been the longest year of my life.” It feels like that, doesn’t it? It wasn’t long...
St. John's Blog
The Church’s One Foundation: A Hymn for the Reformation
The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy...
In Mom’s Memory: Lorna Reasor’s Family Makes Gift to Benefit Children of the CDC
By Susan Shinn Turner Lorna Reasor may have been an octogenarian, but there weren’t many age groups at St. John’s she wasn’t involved in. She was a passionate member of...
