Fellowship Ministry at St. Johns

Mission Statement:  The St. John’s Fellowship Committee strives to provide opportunities for communicants to become involved in the life of St. John’s.  The Fellowship Committee helps by establishing and/or assisting in the development, formation, and planning of groups and events that will promote Christian fellowship within the Church and the surrounding community including working with Region IX and the Diocese.

Visitors: Whether you live here in Richmond or live out of town, visitors are always welcome to share in our worship services and our fellowship gatherings.  Our St. John’s family always loves to see company.  All are encouraged to come by, stay awhile, and be refreshed.

Newcomers:  There are many opportunities for new members to become involved in the life and ministry of St. John’s.  Fellowship is available to assist newcomers become more fully aware of the different ways open to them in which they can serve others and grow in their spiritual journey through any of our pastoral or outreach ministries.

Coffee Hour:  St. John’s coffee hour fellowship has long been an important part of our Church life.  It gives members time to catch up with friends as well as an opportunity to get to know new members and greet visitors.  Coffee hours give new members an opportunity to become involved in an important aspect of our parish. Coffee is usually served following the 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship service except on Fifth Sundays or special occasions.

Fifth Sunday:  In months that contain a fifth Sunday, there is a 10:00 a.m. service with a brunch unless otherwise noted.  This is an opportunity for our 8:30 and 11:00 worshipers to be together, share in a meal and on occasion, a program.

Book Discussion Groups and Bible Studies:  Members of the parish are welcomed to start discussion groups and study programs.  Most of the groups meet in a member’s home on a schedule determined by the group.  Group study programs and discussions are noted with contact information in the Church’s monthly newsletter (The Parish Sun), the Sunday bulletins, and the Weekly Update emails.  Anyone needing assistance in starting a discussion group or study program in their home and community are welcome to contact the Fellowship Committee.

Parish Retreats to Shrine Mont:  Annually, members of our St. John’s family hold a parish retreat and program at Shrine Mont, a conference and retreat center of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia located in beautiful Orkney Springs, Virginia.  “Nestled among the trees at the foot of Great North Mountain in the Shenandoah Valley,” members replenish their spiritual and physical strength.

Shrove Tuesday Supper and Wednesday Lenten Programs:  The observance of a holy Lent at St. John’s is of great importance.  As members of Christ’s body we prepare through self-examination, repentance, prayer, fasting and by reading and mediating on God’s Word to share in our Lord’s passion and resurrection.  Visitors and all members of Christ’s body are welcomed to share in this time of preparation.

Special Events:  Throughout the year there are several events that continually bring our Church family together for fellowship.  Each spring and fall there is a family block party or festival as well as other special occasions for gathering and celebrating.  These events are posted on our website, announced in our monthly newsletter, and included in our Weekly Updates. 

Please contact the parish administrator at 804-649-7938 or administrator@stjohns.cc if you would like to be notified of church events.