Some members of St. John’s Liturgy Commission share their reflections on their favorite hymns: Eternal Father, strong to save Whose arm hath bound the restless

Carol DeFrancisco Carol DeFrancisco is a native of New York City and was raised both there and in Cary IL.  A former Catholic, Carol learned

Lynn Hartmann and Mary Johnson Lynn and Mary have devoted their lives to serving others. Lynn is a retired oncologist who worked at the Mayo

By The Reverend Barbara Mraz “The turn of my heart bends toward you, O God. I search for you in infinite stretches of imagination. I

Dear friends in Christ, The late poet Mary Oliver, popular with priests and preachers, frequently wove themes of death and grief into her poetry. Perhaps

During Lent, St. John’s faith community is invited to journey into Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche by acclaimed Jungian

by Richard Gray, Director of Music Although his life was short-lived, Austrian composer, Franz Schubert and his musical works were prominent in the bridge between

By the Rev. Barbara Mraz   The Crash It was her first solo flight as a 29-year-old student pilot, a prerequisite for getting her license.

By Children, Youth, & Family Minister Jean Hansen As I was listening to the Advent story in Godly Play today, I thought to myself, “this

By Richard Gray, Director of Music One of my favorite times during the Advent season, both as a church musician and as a churchgoer, is