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St. John’s IvylandChildren & Youth Ministries Are You Being Called to Christian Education?At St. John’s Ivyland our Sunday School and special programs forchildren & youth are growing! Not only are we blessed by a growing number of young people Sunday mornings, we’re blessed to offer an op...

For United Methodists, Confirmation is a public COVENANT agreement a baptized* person makes with God in the presence of family, friends and members of the church. We call those being Confirmed “Confirmands.” Confirmands promise  - or “Confirm” - to uphold the vows of their Baptism, with...

 October Book ClubTitle: "In a League of Her Own"Author: Kaia AldersonWe will discuss In A League of Her Own by Kaia Alderson. Based on the incredible life of Effa Manley, an unforgettable and inspiring story about a woman with a dream who wound up with a baseball team. The only woman inducted ...

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Loss of SpouseWidowed? Help is here and hope is possible.Do you dread the lonely days and nights? Wonder what to do with your spouse’s belongings? Feel like your brain is in a fog? Unsure of how you’ll go on?At a Loss of a Spouse seminar you’ll discover:- Other people understand and have found...

13-week Session We will begin on Wednesday nights August 20 from 6:30-8:30 in the Church Parlor.We will meet for 13 weeks and our last night will be Wednesday, November 12 GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly.You will find it to be a warm, caring environment; and you w...

Book Club“Daughter of Moloka'i” by Alan BrennertWe will meet on Wednesday August 6, at 10:00 AM. in the Grace Cafe.The book follows young Ruth from her arrival at the Kapi'olani Home for Girls in Honolulu to her adoption by a Japanese couple who raise her on a strawberry and grape farm in Califo...

Sack Lunch SundaySunday, June 22 after the 10:30 service in the Social HallThe United Women in Faith requests assistance in preparation of 70 sack lunches for Arch Street United Methodist’s outreach to those unsheltered in Center City....

St. John's Food MinistryFred Says Yabba-Dabba Doo Your Part! - Support St. John's Food MinistrySt. John’s Food Ministry is a year round effort to connect food resources with people in need. We collect non-perishable food items and distribute them through ministry partners and in response to specia...

Book Club“The Frozen River” by Ariel LawhonWe will meet on Wednesday, July 02, at 10:00 AM in the Grace Cafe. A gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into Ame...

United Women in Faith – Ingathering Clothing DriveWe’re collecting new clothing for all ages and stages — and we need your help!...

-------------------------------The story centers around the main character Philip W. Ambruster. Philip led a simple life with his parents and sister until the night of his 18th birthday. He finds himself alone on a trip from Virginia to colonial Williamsburg. He meets many interesting characters and...

United Women in Faith Spring BanquetWednesday, May 7th, 2025, 6:30 pmWe will have a banquet followed by a special program. Fred Miller will be presenting, "George and Ira Gershwin", a lecture-in-song. A native of Albuquerque, Fred studied piano as a boy with Ralph Berkowitz, former dean of Tanglewoo...

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Come One, Come All!!And bring your family, friends and neighbors!WHAT: Packaging meals to feed the hungry.WHY: Because we are people of God and are willing to help those in need!WHEN: April 27th immediately following the 10am service (only one service that day).HOW: JUST SIGN UP!! Click the link...

ST. JOHN’S COMMUNION BREAKFAST FOR WOMENSaturday, April 5th, 202510:00 - 11:30am - Fellowship HallA light continental breakfast of coffee, tea, bagels and homemade coffee cakes will be available while we socialize and get to catch up with each other and make new acquaintances. We will discuss upco...

St. John’s Children and Youth Ministries are happy to invite All Tweens (4th, 5ht and 6th Graders) to a FREE day of Fellowship, Fun & Food Saturday April 12th from 1pm to 8pm. This event is open to all area Tweens and their friends. Parents and Volunteers can Register below & feel free to ...

Serving God with faithful, vibrant ministry isn’t easy in today’s world. Like many congregations, St. John’s is facing challenges in the areas of societal shifts, an aging population, and faith community support.St. John’s leadership feels the best way to understand the needs and challenges ...

Blood Drive 2025To those who can donate blood:Our blood drive is on Monday March 10, 2025 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM.The Red Cross is in desperate need for you to give blood. Ski trips, the cold weather and kids activities all distract us from basic human needs.. We need your help!You might save a life.If...