St. John's United Methodist Church

05/26/2026

Give Blood TOMORROW if you are eligible. The need for blood donations usually increases 20% in the summer...don't take a vacation from saving lives! Sign up at redcrossblood.org/give and search for "StJohnsUMC."

05/25/2026

What a great day of worship and celebration! We recognized graduates, blessed the St. John's Mission Garden and enjoyed great food and fellowship!

05/24/2026

~ Helpful Links ~
Bulletin, Newsletter, Online Giving & Attendance: https://www.thenewstjohns.com/worship
Prayer Requests: https://www.thenewstjohns.com/prayer
Family Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stjohnsfamilies
Contact Pastor Grant: grantarmstrong(at)thenewstjohns(dot)com

05/22/2026

We sent 157 letters to our legislators to help defend programs to alleviate hunger and poverty! There is still time to write! Find your representative at house.gov, print and sign this (attached) letter or write your own! And consider joining Bread for the World, which meets at St. John's on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30, to learn more about how our national policies can help those in greatest need.

05/21/2026

Don't miss the COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE at 10:00 this Sunday, followed by a picnic lunch and blessing of the St. John's Mission Garden!

Thanks to everyone who has helped get the garden ready for a bountiful season of harvest. We still have planting to do, but please join in blessing the Mission Garden this Sunday, May 24 at 11:45. Come early and enjoy a picnic lunch with our church family.

05/18/2026

More drivers are needed, to help our seniors. Volunteer to be a driving angel 😇with Faith In Action - Edwardsville / Glen Carbon

If you have a caring spirit, enjoy helping others, and want to make a meaningful difference—or simply have a few hours to give—consider joining Faith in Action Edwardsville/Glen Carbon.To ge

05/17/2026

~ Helpful Links ~
Bulletin, Newsletter, Online Giving & Attendance: https://www.thenewstjohns.com/worship
Prayer Requests: https://www.thenewstjohns.com/prayer
Family Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stjohnsfamilies
Contact Pastor Grant: grantarmstrong(at)thenewstjohns(dot)com

05/17/2026

~ Helpful Links ~
Bulletin, Newsletter, Online Giving & Attendance: https://www.thenewstjohns.com/worship
Prayer Requests: https://www.thenewstjohns.com/prayer
Family Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stjohnsfamilies
Contact Pastor Grant: grantarmstrong(at)thenewstjohns(dot)com

05/14/2026

Come witness and celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Glen-Ed Pantry next Wednesday. 🙂

05/13/2026

WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER!! Come share great food this Sunday and help support the Glen-Ed Pantry feeding our community for years to come! Tickets available in advance at the link, or pay at the door.

Don’t miss this - this Sunday, last call! 🍗

Our chicken dinner is the perfect way to enjoy a great meal while supporting The Glen-Ed Pantry and the work they do for our community.

📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Edwardsville Moose Lodge
7371 Marine Rd, Edwardsville, IL

✔️ Comfort food favorites
✔️ Desserts to treat yourself
✔️ Thrift pop-up shopping

🎟️ Get your tickets before they’re gone:
https://glenedpantry-bloom.kindful.com/e/chicken-dinner

Grab your family, invite your friends, and join us for an afternoon of food, connection, and giving back. 💚💛

05/13/2026

Give blood this summer, to avoid critical shortages. Schedule for the Blood Drive at St. John's on May 27th, or find a drive that works for you at redcrossblood.org/give