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 August 3

Pastor Andy Bartel brings the message “Your Heart’s Desire" this Communion Sunday. Services are at 8:00, 9:15 and 11:30 a.m., with the later two services livestreamed on YouTube.

Backpack outreach donations due Aug. 3

St. John's annual Back-to-School outreach has been going strong! Once again this year we are partnering with Kids Corp. (Head Start) and Big Brothers/Big Sisters to provide 47 students with new backpacks filled with new clothing and new shoes. S ign up here to shop for specific students. Please bring donations to the church by Sunday, August 3, and include receipts so exchanges can be made if needed. If you aren't able to shop but would like to contribute, give online here, choose "Backpack Mission," or write a check with the memo "Backpack Mission."

Donation Sunday is August 3

There is a need for rain gear and blankets. As always, monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Please consider helping assemble hygiene kits after all three services.

Summer Book Club

Colleen Runty is hosting a Faith and Politics Book Club in her home this summer. There’s one meeting day left, August 17. Books are to be read before meeting. Feel free to join as your schedule allows.

August 17: Jesus and the Powers by N.T. Wright & Michael F. Bird/$10

If you would like to join, purchase a book from the office for the above listed price and contact colleen.runty@gmail.com to get her address.

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).

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!

Pickleball is on Thursdays throughout the summer!

Come play pickleball on Thursdays in the gym from 7 to 9 p.m. All levels are welcome. (Note: There will be no pickleball on July 24, July 31, August 7 and August 28.)

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 August 21. 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.