Wednesday, March 04, 2026: Mobile Food Pantry

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Top of the morning to you!  A Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry is scheduled on March 4, 2026, sponsored by St. John's UCC in partnership with Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church. Volunteers will gather at 5:00pm at 1550 Oswego NW, Grand Rapids, MI. 49504.  Distribution will begin at 6:00pm.  Last month, we distributed 5,529 pounds of food to 101 households, 376 individuals, 135 children. 76 seniors and 6 veterans.  Our volunteer army stood 31 people strong. Surplus food was delivered to UCOM by Richard Johnston and Jeffrey Dick.  Clients received 24 hand knitted hats donated by Carol Stechow.  Financial support is always welcome by donating on the church app or by mailing a contribution to St. John's UCC, 1934 Bridge Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504.  For more information about the mobile food pantry, feel free to call Teresa Markoski at 616-690-4566 or email tmarkoski2004@yahoo.com.  We continue to be an equal opportunity provider. Your willingness to give both your time and resources makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve.  Because of your commitment, we are able to provide food to those in need and bring hope directly into our community.  Together, we serve. 

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Location:

Sudanese Grace Episcopal Church
1550 Oswego NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Mar 4, 2026 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday, Friends Book Discussion Group

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Dear Friends,  We will meet again this coming Tuesday to finish our discussion of "How Can it be all Right, When Everything is all Wrong", by Lewis B. Smedes.  With the last chapter, "The Gift of Hope".  We will take a couple of weeks off and then start our discussion of, " Living Buddha, Living Christ, by Thich Nhat Hanh, on March 17, 2026.  Hope that gives you enough time to find the book and start reading .  Let's begin with the forward, the introduction and chapters 1 and 2, to get us thinking.  I hope you are enjoying the sunshine and our break from winter.  Blessing to you all, Barb.

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Feb 24, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:17 PM

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This Sunday, February 22, 2026

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Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for our in-person worship at 10:00 a.m.  Join us after worship in Fellowship Hall for coffee hour. 

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

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Today at 7PM: Ash Wednesday Service

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St John’s UCC is holding an Ash Wednesday Service on February 18th at 7 pm in the sanctuary. The service is being led by the 7 members of the Confirmation Class.

The sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated and people will also be invited to come forward to receive the imposition of ashes. The ashes are used to keep us in mind of our humble origin and of how the body of Adam, our forefather, was formed out of the dust of the earth; also to remind us of death, when our bodies will return to dust, and of the necessity of doing penance for our sins.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Feb 18, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday, Friends Book Discussion Group

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Dear Friends, We will  continue our discussion of, "How Can it be all Right, When Everything is all Wrong" by Lewis B. Smedes.  We will discuss Chapter 10 through the end of the book.  If we do not finish the book, that's okay.  There is always another Tuesday!!!.  Enjoy the sunshine!!!  Blessings to you all. Barb.

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This Sunday, February 15, 2026

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Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for our in-person worship at 10:00 a.m.  Join us after worship for the Heritage Potluck in Fellowship Hall during coffee hour. 

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026: Ash Wednesday Service

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St John’s UCC is holding an Ash Wednesday Service on February 18th at 7 pm in the sanctuary. The service is being led by the 7 members of the Confirmation Class.

The sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated and people will also be invited to come forward to receive the imposition of ashes. The ashes are used to keep us in mind of our humble origin and of how the body of Adam, our forefather, was formed out of the dust of the earth; also to remind us of death, when our bodies will return to dust, and of the necessity of doing penance for our sins.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Feb 18, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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Today at 6:30 PM: Tuesday, Friends Book Discussion Group

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Dear Friends, We will continue our discussion of "How Can it be All Right, When Everything is All Wrong" by Lewis B. Smedes. Please read chapters 9 and 10, pages 131 to 160.  Have a great week and spring is coming---maybe??!!!  Barb

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Sunday, February 15, 2026: Heritage Month Potluck

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Join us for our third annual Heritage Month Potluck February 15 after the morning service. This year we want to focus on families, so you are asked to bring a dish to share made with a favorite family recipe. If you're willing, also bring a copy of the recipe to share with your church family.

Location:

St. John's United Church of Christ
1934 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Feb 15, 2026 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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This Sunday, February 8, 2026

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Welcome to Sunday morning!  This is the day that God has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! 

Please join us for our in-person worship at 10:00 a.m.  Join us after worship for We Celebrate You in Fellowship Hall during coffee hour. 

If you are unable to join us in-person, please join the worship service on our website at https://stjohnsuccgr.org/worship-online at 10:00 a.m.

There are links below this message to the order of service, the weekly Journal, a children's bulletin for the week's lectionary readings, a youth Bible Study, an Adult Bible Study, and a devotional guide for the week. Please share these resources with your family and friends and know that we are joined together across any distances or difficulties that might separate us.

We are able to provide all of these wonderful services because of your continuing generosity and support.  If you are able to give to support our ministries, please do. You can make a donation or set up regular giving by clicking here:  http://www.stjohnsuccgr.org/give .  You can also simply mail your check to the church:

St. John’s UCC
1934 Bridge ST NW
Grand Rapids, MI  49504

Thank you for your continued faithfulness in supporting St. John's. Let us continue to hold each other and the entire world close to our hearts and to the heart of God in prayer.

Youth Bible Study

https://blogs.elca.org/faithlens/

Children's Bulletin

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