Over the past few months several people have asked me about living out the faith in a political season. First off, it is the right...

I talk to a counselor most weeks. It is a good thing to do for Pastors due to the nature of our work. Of course, I pray and meditate,...

My husband, Allan, and I had the pleasure of attending Celebration Dance presented by Barbara Hatch School of Dance on Saturday, June 8,...

The Violent Femmes encounter got me thinking about forms of evangelism.

by Sonja Brannon This weekend my daughter is being confirmed into the St. John’s Family — what a milestone for her…and her family. You...

On May 11, I attended the Southeast Michigan Synod Assembly as the official SlideMaster. It ended with a wonderful worship service. I...

I was visiting with a young man I have been counseling the other day. He wanted to talk about Jesus and spirituality. He did not grow up...

the last Sunday of April, we put our hope into action and we planted a tree on the grounds of St. John.

It is Tuesday April 30, 2024, I am at St. Augustine’s House in Oxford MI. taking a short retreat. This retreat is not silent, however...

Viva La Musica! is this Sunday at 4:00 pm.  For me, this is a different kind of program.  Since the date fell on Cinco de Mayo, we agreed...

This week we watched the documentary “common ground” that focuses on the way regenerative agriculture can help to mitigate the negative...

For the first time in some years, St. John hosted an egg hunt for the young folk.

One of the earliest stories I can recall hearing was a story of connectedness, of order, of purpose, of nature. It was a story of creation.

This year we are going beyond celebrating Earth Day, hosting a month full of opportunities to learn about, care for, and celebrate creation.

by Elaine Pearson It’s amazing how a nickname can stick. In this Sunday’s gospel lesson (John 20:19-31) Jesus appears to the disciples...

The title of this reflection is from an old sermon that I heard on radio maybe 30 years ago. Friday represents the agony of Jesus through...

Sean Michael Jackman and Elaine Pearson Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter, is the commemoration of Jesus’ institution of the...

Last week I made sauerkraut with my students in cooking class. As part of the lesson, we talked about the role of fermentation...

by Kevin O'Brien Pr. Sarah Mayer-Flatt is our “Synod Storyteller.” In this role, Pr. Sarah will share stories of her own, as well as...

Over the last three years the St. John community has changed and for the better. Well over 30% of our current membership has come within...