Spirit Team
Honoring the Spirit of St. John’s
St. John’s Spirit Team (led by Lyn O’Brien) and the pre-Covid Connections Team (led by Gay Glasscott) happily merged in late 2023 and became The Spirit Connections Team. Its first meeting was Dec. 3, 2023, where interested, enthusiastic folks showed up with ideas on how to blend the two previous teams.
Members reviewed the purposes of the other teams and started thinking seriously about what a purpose and objectives might look like. It felt wide open, challenging and exciting for them all. The “all” are Emily Hodges, Dot Wehrmeyer, David Strecker, Nancy Henry, Mary Lynne Schuster, Kathy Shell and Gay Glasscott.
The combined dream was to provide and promote numerous opportunities for anyone (members and non) to connect with each other and the amazing activities St. John’s has to offer. They also wanted to acknowledge the volunteers who support our church and community and to do that publicly.
Almost immediately, priorities surfaced. The team has since brought back 2 old favorites, “Potluck Suppers” and “Circle Suppers.” The potlucks have had themes, such as a “No-talent Talent Show” that brought 70 people to church on a Friday evening! A potluck and polka night was just as fun.
The first Spirit Award went to Erna Olafson in March 2024, for her dedication in chairing the Safe Congregation Team and her countless behind the scenes acts of leadership and guidance.
The new team continues to be open and inviting; exploring new ways to creatively engage folks; and recognizing that we are all in community together, as it should be.
To see Previous Spirit Award Winners click on dates below.