DINNER CHURCH: May 14
Join us Tuesday, May 14, 6-8pm to celebrate a decade of Dinner Church at St. John’s! (That’s a lotta convo and cooking!) Special guest appearance by the Rev. Steve Hassett, who co-founded Dinner Church with parishioner Marjorie Sun. This also will be the third and final session on the theme, “Got Time?” Join us for festivities, to eat, share, and build your faith and community. Suggested donation: $10 per person to cover groceries. RSVPs requested by May 10.
CHORAL EVENSONG : May 19
Come join the St. John’s Choir and friends for Choral Evensong on Sunday, May 19, at 4pm. This beautiful, meditative, service is based on traditional practice dating back to the 16th Century, and will feature a Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis by our own John Karl Hirten, Preces and Responses by the Elizabethan English composer William Smith, and an anthem by Harold Friedell. There will be a simple wine and cheese reception after the service. All are welcome, and please bring a friend!
MEN’S GROUP RETREAT: May 30 – June 1
The St. John’s Men’s Group meets for its annual retreat at St. Dorothy’s Rest, the Episcopal camp and retreat center deep in the redwoods near Occidental, California. The retreat begins in the afternoon on Thursday, May 30 and concludes at noon on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Enjoy good discussion, good food, good fellowship and community in a tranquil environment. Rev. Skip Fotch and Rev. Chris Rankin-Williams will help guide our discussion program. There is plenty of free time for relaxation. To register online, click here.
SUMMER KICK-OFF & BBQ: June 2
Mark you calendars for Sunday, June 2. All are invited to enjoy grilled burgers and brats on lawn after the 10am service, ably prepared by the St. John’s Men’s Group. Bring a friend.
PARISH WEEKEND AWAY: September 6-8
Hiking trails, pool, tree swing, simple but well-appointed rooms, lots of free space for kids to roam, campfire and amazing food! Join us at The Bishop’s Ranch in the Sonoma wine country for our annual Parish Weekend Away. This year we’ll gather from Friday, 9/6 to Sunday, 9/8 for two days and two nights of fellowship, fun, rest, and spiritual development. Friday evening begins with a pot luck picnic on the on the lawn and the weekend closes with a worship service Sunday morning. The staff and clergy of St John’s provide activities and program for all ages: some of which are age-specific, and some inter-generational. There’s also plenty of free time. To register, click here.
SUNDAY
8am: Worship in the Church
9am: Family Worship (Held on the lawn, weather permitting, or in the Parish Hall.)
10am:
Worship in the Church (in-person & livestream)
Sunday School for children & youth
Worship Bulletin
Livestream Link
MONDAY
7pm: Bible Study (Zoom)
TUESDAY
7:30am: Christian Meditation in the Chapel
2nd TUESDAYS (beginning March 12)
6pm: Dinner Church in the Parish Hall (3/12, 4/9, 5/14)
WEDNESDAYS
2pm: Bible Study, in-person in the Fireside Room
2nd SATURDAYS of the Month (usually)
8am: Men’s Group
Click here to request a meeting invite.
QUICKLINKS
2023 Annual Report
Calendar
Lectionary
My Online Account (Breeze)
Sermons Podcast
Sunday Volunteer Schedule (MSP)
Worship Video Archive
The fundamental essence of St. John’s core values is this church CARES about its congregation, community, environment and civic responsibilities. How this church and its congregation care is what makes St. John’s special.
Connect – St. John’s connects with people no matter where they are on their spiritual journey. We connect without judgement, and recognize everyone has their own spiritual path. Through the process of connecting with each other and our community we strengthen our own connection with God, ourselves and the communities in which we live.
Assist – St. John’s strives to assist people regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic status. We build and adapt our services to assist our congregation—including our children and youth—in helping to meet their spiritual, emotional, mental and physical needs. St. John’s strives to assist parishioners at anytime and anywhere.
Respect – St John’s respects peoples’ faith, spirituality, religious backgrounds, and personal journeys. Respect helps St. John’s offer a warm, welcoming, inclusive and safe environment of worship. Respect enables St. John’s members to share more deeply and learn from each other and other religions which aids us to better serve and contribute to our friends, families, and communities.
Embrace – St John’s embraces change and views change as an opportunity for personal and communal spiritual growth. We embrace children and youth as symbols of change. St. John’s embraces empowering people to develop, foster, and strengthen their own personal connections with Jesus Christ.
Serve – St John’s serves with open and loving hearts and minds in the hope that with our words and actions we reflect the spirit of God. We strive to advocate for and help the vulnerable where and when we are able in the local community and beyond.
Adopted by the St. John’s Vestry
09.15.21; revised 11.16.23
We pray, worship and celebrate the Gospel responding to the needs of our communities while building relationships to support us on our journey of faith.
St. John’s is a spiritual home that welcomes all, loves and respects all, and serves all in Christ’s name.
Physical address:
14 Lagunitas Road at Shady Lane
Ross, CA 94957
Mailing address:
PO Box 217
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 456-1102
www.stjohnsross.org
info@stjohnsross.org