Peace be with you!

These are the words that Jesus speaks to the disciples on the evening of his resurrection. Both Luke and John record these words. I can easily imagine how important they were for those early disciples. Their world had been turned upside down with the crucifixion in death of their Lord and their friend.

But these words are just as important for us today. There are lots of ways in which our world gets turned upside down and we find ourselves unsettled, uncomfortable, disturbed, and frightened. All to hear Jesus say “Peace be with you” to us in our troubles.

And these words are important for our community to hear as well. You and I might be the ones called to speak these words. Perhaps to a neighbor or co-worker. Maybe to the clerk at the grocery store. Or even to someone in our own family.

As Easter people we can experience the peace that Jesus gives. This is a piece unlike the kind that the world has to offer: the absence of conflict. The peace that our Savior brings is his own presence.  Just as he was present to those who were gathered together in that upper room on that first Easter, Jesus offers to be with us in the midst of all that unsettles us.

Most holy God, the source of all good desires, all right judgments, and all just works: Give to us, your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, so that our minds may be fixed on the doing of your will, and that we, being delivered from the fear of all enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through the mercies of Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen.

Peace be with you,

Matthew+

RSVP for Sunday

While we are not yet back to a regular pattern of gathering together, we are excited to offer the opportunity to gather for worship again on Sunday! There will be some limitations and of course we will also offer the service in an online format.

There are risks to gathering as a group and the safety of all is our highest concern. The following are instructions to help make our worship experience meaningful and safe. Our requirements for this worship service comply with local and state criteria for gathering as a worship community.

Please read the requirements here.

You can fill out a form to RSVP here.

Join us online for Worship this Week

Saturday: Evening Prayer at 5:00 PM 

April 17, 2021 05:00 PM Mountain Time

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Sunday: Holy Eucharist at 9:30 AM  (online and in-person)

April 18, 2021 09:30 AM Mountain Time Sunday at 9:30 AM 

Time: Apr 4, 2021 09:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Coming up...

Alpha at St. John's

Alpha is a course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God.

When: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM

Where: On Zoom:

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Meeting ID: 823 8755 6322

Passcode: 159726

This is a great opportunity to invite friends, acquaintances and family to explore faith together in an informal environment.

Sunday Morning Bible Study:

Read MARK, learn, and inwardly digest...

You guessed it…we are studying the Gospel of Mark on Sunday mornings. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, your bible and get ready for some lively and encouraging conversation as we delve into God’s word.

This coming Sunday (April 18) we will dig in to Chapter 13. 

You can download the chapter here.

Locally Haiti: Evening for Haiti

"Locally Haiti" (formerly known as "The Haiti Project) is gearing up for their annual fundraiser.

From the Locally Haiti website:

Please join us for this year’s Evening for Haiti, as we honor progress and renew our commitment. This year’s virtual event will include words from our partners in Petit Trou, updates on new initiatives, and an online auction to help support our programs. 

Register for the event here.

This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

• Acts 3:12-19

• Psalm 4

• 1 John 3:1-7

• Luke 24:36b-48

You can read them online here.

A little help please?

Fr. Matthew is looking for some help with the following:

• Folding bulletins and inserts for Sunday morning services.
• Updating and maintaining the church website.

If you are interested in helping with either of these pleasecontact Fr. Matthew by email or call the Church office at 970-887-2742.

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