Adults
Grow in Your Faith Through Discipleship and Fellowship
Sundays
Let’s talk about faith and politics. Yes, they are often the taboo conversations at dinner tables. Yet, they are two of the biggest heart matters that affect our world. We need brave spaces that can hold faith and politics in conversation.
Colleen Runty is leading a Sunday study group on the Spirit of Our Politics by Michael Wear. In this book, Michael argues that “by focusing on having the ‘right’ politics, we lose sight of the kind of people we are becoming. When political divisions show up not only on the campaign trail but also at our dinner tables, we wonder: Can we be part of a better way? The Spirit of Our Politics says ‘yes’ offering a distinctly Christian approach to politics that results in healing rather than division, kindness rather than hatred, and hope rather than despair.”
In this book we will discuss the following:
• Why we need to frame how we view our political involvement as Christians
• How as Christians we can reorient our politics for the good of others
• The crucial connection between discipleship to Jesus and political involvement
• A different way of talking about politics that is edifying, not stomach-turning
• How to navigate political strife in churches and small groups
• Why who we are in our political life is not quarantined from who we are in “real life”
• Why gentleness is entirely possible in our political discourse
Class will meet during the Sunday School Hour from 10:30-11:30 in Room 163.
Dates: January 19, 26, February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30.
Books will be available soon. They can be purchased in the church office for $10. If you have any questions or need more information, you can contact Colleen Runty at colleen.runty@gmail.com.
Lonnie Brooks leads this year-round adult Bible study in Room 160.
Join Pastor Adam in a Sunday morning journey through the scriptures from a neurodivergent perspective! All are welcome to join in Room 121. If you are interested please reach out to Pastor Adam at pastoradam@stjohnanchorage.org.
Join other parents on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. in Room 120 for Parent Discipleship Group.
A casual "bunch" of churchgoers meet at various restaurants on Sundays after the 11:30 service. All are welcome to join!
Wednesdays
Pastor Adam leads a Wednesday night series of book studies on the transgender experience, and how our faith can be an uplifting presence in the trans community. If you are interested in attending or facilitating, please reach out to Pastor Adam at pastoradam@stjohnanchorage.org so we can make sure to have a book copy available. We meet in Room 163.
Betty Hertz leads this adult Bible Study in Room 160. You can join via Zoom here.
Pastor Andy Bartel leads this group in Room 161.
Join with other parents in the sanctuary from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.
Play Dungeons and Dragons in Room 131 on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Contact the church office or Mindy Meyn to find out when there are openings for this very popular fused-glass class!
More study groups and activities
Join Amy and Angela for Gentle Yoga on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the St. John gym. Bring your mat, blocks and any props that will support your practice (a blanket is always a useful prop). Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign a waiver form and get situated. You can also join via Zoom here. Donations are appreciated. Contact the church office with questions.
The St. John Book Club meets every 3rd Monday in Room 121 at 6:30 p.m.
Strong Women meets via Zoom on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. They also meet in-person at St. John on Wednesdays.
Are you “of a certain age”? Do you enjoy well-seasoned food and company? Then the 49+ Lunch is for you! Every 3rd Thursday of the month, people aged 49+ are invited to lunch at 12:00. It’s “usually” soup, salad and dessert.
Monday Morning Women meets from 10:30 to noon in Room 163. Study books are available in the church office.
The St. John Men's Group host a bike ride on the 2nd Sunday of each month through the winter, generally planning to meet at Service High School at 3 p.m. to ride a variety of the excellent trails on the Hillside and throughout the Far North Bicentennial Park. They will shift to fat bikes once the snow falls. All are welcome to join!
United Women in Faith meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month in Room 161.
Are you walking with grief? Grief knows no timeline - whether it’s recent or in the past. Let’s comfort and support each other as we share the grief journey. All are welcome. The Grief Support Group meets Mondays from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 160 at St. John.
Other Opportunities…
Young Adult Group: Gather for community, fun, spiritual growth, and food! We grow together through Bible studies, dinners, volunteering, hiking and outdoor fun, game nights, Sunday brunch, and more. Details here
LGBTQ+ Outreach Team: St. John’s LGBTQ+ Welcoming Committee extends the congregation’s ministry to the LGBTQ+ community and coordinates opportunities within the church to be welcoming to all persons. For more information, contact the church office.