What's Happening

Coming September 7 This Communion Sunday Pastor Andy Bartel brings the message “Requite Required." Services are at 8:00, 9:15 and 11:30 a.m., with the later two services livestreamed on YouTube .

Coming September 7

This Communion Sunday Pastor Andy Bartel brings the message “Requite Required." Services are at 8:00, 9:15 and 11:30 a.m., with the later two services livestreamed on YouTube.

Fall Preview is September 7 Come learn about St. John’s study and fellowship offerings for the 2025-2026 season. The preview is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Triangle Room.

Fall Preview is September 7

Come learn about St. John’s study and fellowship offerings for the 2025-2026 season. The preview is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Triangle Room.

Donation Sunday is September 7 There is currently a need for men’s clothing. As always, monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Please consider helping assemble snack bags after all three services.

Donation Sunday is September 7

There is currently a need for men’s clothing. As always, monetary donations are greatly appreciated! Please consider helping assemble snack bags after all three services.

Wednesday Night Supper returns! For this first Wednesday Night Supper of the season, we’re serving up a crowd favorite, taco salad and special brownie! Supper starts at 5:15 and runs until “about” 6:00 or 6:15. Suggested donation is $10/plate and

Wednesday Night Supper returns!

For this first Wednesday Night Supper of the season, we’re serving up a crowd favorite, taco salad and special brownie! 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.

Craft fair is Oct. 25 The St. John Craft Fair is Oct. 25! Need a vendor registration form?  Find it here . Scroll down to the craft fair section to find all the information you need. All proceeds from vendor registration fees benefit C

Craft fair is Oct. 25

The St. John Craft Fair is Oct. 25! Need a vendor registration form? Find it here. Scroll down to the craft fair section to find all the information you need. All proceeds from vendor registration fees benefit Cameroon mission projects.

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

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 S

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 Thursdays Come play pickleball on Thursdays in the gym from 7 to 9 p.m. All levels are welcome.

Pickleball is on Thursdays

Come play pickleball on Thursdays in the gym from 7 to 9 p.m. 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 t

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 September 18. To volunteer at St. John’s MFP, sign up here . To find other resources for food

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 September 18. 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 importa

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!