Welcome to St. John United Methodist Church

The Mission of St. John United Methodist Church is to grow disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, and to be a welcoming family, joyfully sharing God’s light.

Worship services at 8:00, 9:15 & 11:30 am

We believe that you belong to God. We strive to be a welcoming family, and to celebrate the diversity each person brings, but like all families, we are not always so successful. Our members are politically diverse, but united by the love of God. We try hard to love and serve our neighbors and community. No matter your doubts and questions, your race or ethnicity, your political persuasions, your age, economic status, physical or mental abilities, your sexual orientation, your gender identity, no matter whom you call family, we hope to welcome you into the St. John family. We invite you to come as you are, for you are loved by God.

**Watch services at 9:15 (traditional) and 11:30 (contemporary) live or later on our YouTube channel**

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Coming February 8

This Sunday Pastor Andy Bartel brings the message “Arts and Creativity.” Services are at 8:00, 9:15, and 11:30 with the last two services being livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

New Class: Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering

Sed Charic and Lynn Thomas are leading Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30 p.m. in Room 163. This class will be a time to process the pain and suffering you feel in life and how God meets or doesn't seem to meet us in those times. Sed Charic is a trained Stephen Minister, Certified Lay Servant and part of the praise band. Lynn Thomas leads St. John UMC's monthly book club and participates in Monday Morning Women. They are both members of the Care and Spiritual Formation Team.

Women’s Retreat in February

Kristin Anderson, Lisa Wells and Colleen Runty are hosting a women's retreat titled Thresholds: Doorways to God's Grace from February 6-8 at Mountain Streams Lodge in Palmer, AK. You can register for the retreat here. If you have any questions, contact Colleen Runty.

Wednesday Night Bible Study

DID YOU KNOW: Genesis was written over many centuries using both the oral and written traditions?

DID YOU KNOW: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all use the book of Genesis in their religious traditions?

Join the Wednesday Night Bible study group, in person or via zoom, as we explore the rich stories in Genesis. Questions? Contact Betty Hertz.

Spring food drive for FISH is February 1-22

Our annual spring food drive for FISH (Friends in Serving Humanity) kicks off February 1! In addition to the usual food items, FISH is requesting donations of baby wipes and cleaning wipes. Reusable bags to fill are available at church. Bring donations to church through February 22. Find a list of food items here , or give a monetary donation here.

Parcels and Packages

The Youth are bringing back the Parcel Post to support an upcoming service trip! The packages/parcels will be auctioned off unopened at the fundraiser later this winter! As you travel this holiday season and into the new year, consider picking up an item and mailing it to:

St. John UMC

ATTN: Parcel Post

1801 O’Malley Rd

Anchorage, AK 99507

Or, invite your friends, family, or St. John folks who have moved Outside to participate! Packages wanted by February 21.

Wednesday Night Supper

Join us Wednesday, February 4, for Spaghetti & Meatballs and Limeade Cake. Supper starts at 5:15 and runs until “about” 6:00 or 6:15. Suggested donation is $10/plate and $5/half plate but please just pay as you can. Gluten free and vegetarian options are available.

Western Alaska Disaster Response

We join in prayer for all who have been impacted by Typhoon Halong. We know homes have been swept away and destroyed by flooding and hurricane-force winds, especially in the communities of Kwigillingok, Kipnuk, Napakiak, and Tuntutuliak where the storm hit the hardest. We pray especially for those who are missing, for their loved ones, and for those who have lost their livelihoods and homes. We know recovery support will be needed for these communities. You can support these efforts financially by giving here and choosing Western Alaska Disaster Response #674.

Greeters needed!

Are you looking for a chance to get involved at St. John, meet new friends, and be a welcoming presence in the community? If any of those apply to you, you’re ready to be a greeter on Sunday mornings! We’re hoping to get as many folks as possible involved, so if you’re available even one Sunday this year, reach out to Pastor Adam at pastoradam@stjohnanchorage.org and they will get you on the schedule!

Worship band song list is growing on Spotify

Our praise band literally ROCKS! Do you love singing along with them on Sundays but are not sure how the song goes? Well, now you can practice ahead of time! Our band leaders post Sunday's songs on a Spotify list a few days before worship. You can view this week’s songs or choose from a growing library of songs the praise band plays here. You'll need a Spotify account to listen (it's free).

Pickleball is on Sundays and (most) Thursdays

Come play pickleball on Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gym (except the 3rd Thursday). All levels are welcome.

Cookies for Sundays

Fellowship time is better with a cookie! Can you help supply cookies for one Sunday? Sign up here to bring 3 dozen peanut-free/nut-free cookies - they can be homemade or store-bought. Cookies will need to be brought to the church by 10 a.m. Sunday, or by noon Friday.

Monthly Mobile Food Pantry

St. John’s Mobile Food Pantry is every 3rd Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. in the church parking lot. The next one is February 19. To volunteer at St. John’s MFP, sign up here.

To find other resources for food in Southcentral, check the Food Bank of Alaska website or F.I.S.H. (Friends in Serving Humanity). For other types of assistance, call 2-1-1 or go to Alaska211.org.

Do you have our church app?

St. John has a church app! Find all the important things in one place – current events, our Giving link, the Connect Card, the newsletter, the prayer chain and more. If you enable notifications, you can receive important announcements such as “Wednesday Night Supper and activities canceled due to snowstorm.” (We promise not to blast out too many notifications.)

Interested? Go to your app store and search for Ministry Keeper. The logo is gold with a black MK (see image above). Or use the links here for Apple and Android. When searching for our church, type in St. John United Methodist Church – and be sure to include the period in “St.” Check it out and let us know what you think!