Congregational Size Workshop March 18

Congregational Size Dynamics: Are you curious about how congregational size impacts how a congregation behaves, relates to one another, and welcomes in new members? Join Rev. Jenn for a 90-minute class on congregational size dynamics at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. The zoom link will be the same as the board meetings at https://tinyurl.com/SJUU-Board-meetings.

The final Soup and Bread lunch of the year is April 12

Thanks to those who cooked and otherwise helped with our last Soup and Bread lunch, in support of our Partner Church in Szentlaszlo, Romania. We’ll have one more before summer, April 12. Look for the sign-up poster soon in Haehnle Foyer and sign up to bring soup, bread, or dessert as you are able.

Tabletop Day, Friday, March 27, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (drop in any time)

A get-together to build up our safe, caring community while engaging in hobbies, including: crossword puzzles, word searches, jigsaw puzzles, crocheting, knitting, drawing, coloring, boardgames and more.

Please think about a tabletop-friendly hobby that you enjoy and bring some items to engage in the hobby either to show others or to interact with them.  You are also welcome to bring food and/or beverage to share.

April 5 Men’s Group Pot Luck + Cybersecurity Program

David Behrens will explain cybersecurity tools such as two-factor authentication; passkeys; Faraday pouches; encryption; hacking/spyware/ and anti-scam techniques to prevent financial loss and identity theft.  Bring cell phones, tablets, and laptops for interactive hands-on learning. For the 6 p.m. potluck, in addition to bringing food to share, all those dining should also bring their own dish ware, utensils and beverage.

Photos for the Membership Board April 19 and 26

Stan Loeb will take your picture for the wall in Krolfifer. If you are new to St. John’s or if you are ready for a new picture, come to the Chapel after the service.

Sheryl’s Striders walk for MS April 25

 As part of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, I thank you for allowing me to participate fully in church activities, whether it is choir members helping me with my choir stool and chairs, those who do cleanup that I can no longer do after a potluck, and more. Thank you!

I also invite you to join me for the National MS Society Walk for MS, April 25.

1.  Sign up to join the team on the Sheryl’s Striders page:  https://events.nationalmssociety.org/teams/92897
2. Event opens at 8:30 a.m. at Yeatman’s Cove, 705 East Pete Rose Way, and the walk starts at 10 a.m. We meet at 9:15 for pictures.
3. or see me at church and I can help you register.

All walkers are invited to a kickoff dinner Friday evening at our house.

The National MS Society funds research and MS support services and they believe a cure will available within 10 years which means I can hopefully play my cello again in the future. Financial support of this research is key to making it happen. Any small contribution is welcome. Click the URL below to donate.
https://events.nationalmssociety.org/participants/Sheryl-Skifstad

Thank you!
Sheryl Skifstad

Fail-a-Bration Potluck May 15
Several months ago Rev. Jenn encouraged us to take risks this year and even fail at some of our efforts. In celebration of all the ways we have tried and failed we will hold a Fail-A-Bration the evening of May 15 sponsored by the Spirit Connection Team!

Flowers for the Church Service

If you would like to donate flowers, and then take them home after service, please sign up on the large clipboard hanging on the bulletin board on the right side of the office. The suggested donation is $40.

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