Putting Our Faith Into Action
We put our faith into action through ministry, not only for our benefit, but also to address the needs of those whom we may never meet.  Often we partner with other agencies and organizations that have already established effective ways of reaching out and responding to specific needs in our community and abroad.  Ministries come in all shapes and sizes and are driven predominately by dedicated lay people. Below gives a sample of the types of ministries we engage in at St. John the Baptist.
Sharing the Good News of God
Worship
Sunday morning worship services are at 8:00 and 10:00 (sung). Our Sunday morning worship service is at 10 AM is offered both in-person and online.
The third Sunday of the month features Rite III: a family-oriented service with contemporary music.
Morning prayer is said Tuesday and Thursday morning prayer at 9 AM online.
Compline is offered Monday evening at 8 PM and Wednesday evening at 9 PM online.
A healing Eucharist is offered at 11:00 on Wednesday mornings in the Lady Chapel behind the high altar.
Fellowship
Members and visitors gather after the Sunday morning 10 am service for fellowship (“coffee hour”). Other gatherings include: Tuesday morning book club, a Friday morning “Examining Christianity” group, quarterly Locust & Wild Honey group get-togethers, and an annual fundraising auction. In addition, the rector leads a parish tour every other year. Trips include Turkey (2016) to visit the ruins of the seven churches named in the book of Revelation and Great Britain (2018) to visit Anglican sites.
Growing as Christian Disciples
Church School Programs
The Nursery (birth-4 years) introduces “tots activities” to reinforce the day’s lectionary-based theme.
Children’s Corner (PreK-grade 5) uses the Feasting on the Word multi-age curriculum to introduce biblical, historical, and character development teachings from the Sunday Gospel.
Early Christians (grades 6-8) restructured to support the children in their acolyting and liturgical service duties. In addition, youth serve as greeters and lectors. They also participate in community service opportunities.
Confirm not Conform (CnC) (grades 6-12) explores beliefs and questions from the youth themselves. An adapted four-month study prepares interested young people for Confirmation.
Adult Education Interested adults meet following the 10:00 Sunday worship service to explore Biblical themes and social ministries in the Adult Forum.
Responding to the Needs of the World
Social Ministries
Members of St John the Baptist are involved in a variety of social ministries including: William Temple House, Western Farm Workers, Potluck in the Park, Coffee Creek Correctional Institute, Purple Hats for newborns, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels and Operation Nightwatch.
Congregational Care
Members provide emergency child care; a Caring Casseroles group provides food in emergency situations. A Healing Prayer Team is available during the Sunday 10:00 service.