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 June 1

This Communion Sunday Pastor Andy Bartel will bring the message “Come!” Worship services are at 8:00, 9:15 and 11:30 a.m., with the later two services livestreamed on YouTube.

St. John garage sale, May 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Do you have extra clothing, books or household items to pare down? We will gladly accept them for St. John UMC's annual Garage Sale to support new well construction in Cameroon. Most any item accepted, except upholstered furniture, mattresses, electronic waste, exercise equipment, large appliances or baby safety items. Donations can be dropped off 12-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, May 27-29 in the gym; and 12-7 p.m. on Friday, May 30 in the gym.

We are also looking for VOLUNTEERS to help organize donated items in the days leading up to the Garage Sale, be on hand for the event, and clean-up on May, 31. Volunteers can sign up here.

VBS Snacks

Please consider signing up to bring snacks for Vacation Bible School. The sign up list can be found here.

Donation of insect repellent needed

Donation Sunday is June 1. There is a need for insect repellent, camping gear, camping clothes (especially long sleeve shirts), boots, tarps, towels, socks, blankets, sleeping bags and snack items. As always, monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Please consider helping assemble snack bags in between all three services.

Registration for VBS 2025 is Open!

We're going on the road with God this year for Road Trip VBS!

Who: potty trained 3 years - rising 5th graders

When: June 9-13, 9am-12pm

Cost: $50/child, $100/family; details about discounts in the registration

Register here by May 11 to guarantee your child gets a t-shirt!

Church family potluck

Join us at St. John for a potluck dinner on Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your favorite dish to share.

SEE Anchorage with us

Monday Morning Women is changing things up for the summer; they are meeting weekly to SEE (Serve, Eat, Explore) Anchorage. You can view the schedule here. All are welcome!

Alaska School of Theology 2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 Alaska School of Theology! It will be held July 18 and 19 at St. John UMC, led by author/retired pastor/activist Brian McLaren.

The theme this year is "Dancing on a Moving Floor: Christian Leadership in an Ever-Changing Landscape." It's not the 1950s or 1980s or 2010s anymore. The world we have always known seems to be falling apart before our eyes. McLaren will help us contemplate our current situation and prepare ourselves for a future that is full of challenges, yes ... and also, amazing opportunities.

Find the registration link here. Don't miss out on savings with early bird registration! Continuing education credits will be offered by SMU Perkins through Credly.

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).

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!

Do you have our church app?

St. John has a new 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 Appleand 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 Sundays and (most) Thursdays!

Come play pickleball on Sundays in the gym from 1 to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. (except 3rd Thursdays). 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. There will be no Mobile Food Pantry at St. John in June since the Food Bank of Alaska will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The next one is July 17. 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.