The Sanctuary Choir will have its first rehearsal of the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, September 2 from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to join us - no prior experience necessary! For more information, please reach out to Choir Director Erin Blackwood or Kristy in the church office.

It’s almost Confirmation season again! 7th and 8th graders are invited to our Confirmation Information Night on September 2 at 7pm in Room 10. This is designed for both student and parent as we discuss what this year in Confirmation will look like. Contact Kevin Mathison if you have any questions beforehand. 

What are the essential teachings of the Christian faith? What do they mean in our lives and in our world today? Pastor Mike will be leading a nine-session overview of the basic teachings on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM starting on September 9 in Room 8. This study in basic Christianity will cover all the essential teachings, how they fit together into one compelling story, and what they mean for our lives today. This class is required for those who are interested in membership at St. John’s. But it is also helpful for those who seek to better understand the Christian story in order to grow in their faith and be better equipped to share it with others. If you would like to participate, please reach out to Pastor Mike or Kristy in the church office.

St. John’s, get ready… our Ministry Fair is taking over Coffee Hour! On September 13, Coffee Hour becomes a full‑on celebration of the ministries that make our church family thrive. You’ll get to meet ministry leaders, hear their passion for serving, and learn why each ministry is so important to the life of our church. This is your chance to explore, connect, and discover where your gifts might make a difference. Come for the fellowship, stay for the fun, and don’t miss the surprises we have planned. It’s going to be joyful, lively, and full of the kind of community that makes St. John’s feel like home. 

Beginning June 7, Pastor Mike will be preaching on topics submitted by the people of St. John's. Join us to find out what the Bible has to say about how we should live as Christians in today's world, how Christians should respond to contemporary concerns, and more!

The final book of the Bible offers a powerful message of hope to God’s people in challenging times. Yet its vivid images, metaphors, and symbols can leave us wondering what they mean. We examined the first three chapters of Revelation in our Lenten services this spring, and starting in May, our Sunday Bible class will turn to the remainder of Revelation, beginning with the heavenly vision in Chapter 4. This extended study will continue for several months. Everyone is warmly invited to join us.

So far in the month of August we have harvested and delivered to the Napa County Food Bank 3,618.5 lbs of fresh produce! We are on a roll, praise God, and thanks to our tireless volunteers. There is still a need for harvesters and those willing to help with clean up. The harvest has been early, and perhaps also the cooler weather with chances of rain. When a certain crop is finished we need to clear the field so we can prepare them for next season, adding soil amendments, and keeping the weeds at bay. Also there will be the planting of cool weather crops like cabbages and broccoli. If you would like to help, please visit the farm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to noon.