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Upcoming Green Team Events
Upcoming Green Team EventsServices and EventsThe Green Team

Upcoming Green Team Events

St. John’s Green Team Caring for Creation—Together St. John’s Green Team invites all parishioners to take part in our ongoing work to care for God’s creation and to live more…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceJanuary 26, 20262 min Read More
Institution and Installation of the Rev. Benjamin George-Thoms as Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield
Institution and Installation of the Rev. Benjamin George-Thoms as Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in SpringfieldServices and Events

Institution and Installation of the Rev. Benjamin George-Thoms as Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield

The Diocese of West Missouri is pleased to announce that the Rev. Benjamin George-Thoms will be installed as the new rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield on Saturday, December 6…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceNovember 29, 20251 min Read More
The Rev’d Alfred Philip Parham
The Rev’d Alfred Philip ParhamServices and Events

The Rev’d Alfred Philip Parham

Obituary                 Once called one of the “most loved men in the church,” The Reverend Doctor Alfred Philip Parham, died on November 24,…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceNovember 29, 20254 min Read More
Farewell Sermon of Fr. Ron Keel
Farewell Sermon of Fr. Ron KeelSermons

Farewell Sermon of Fr. Ron Keel

Farewell Sermon ~ St John’s Church 09-21-25 ~ the Rev'd Ron Keel This, my friends … is a day of transitions! Can we make it a fun day? I want…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceSeptember 26, 20257 min Read More
Welcoming Our New Bishop: One Church, One Table, One Spirit.
Welcoming Our New Bishop: One Church, One Table, One Spirit.Services and Events

Welcoming Our New Bishop: One Church, One Table, One Spirit.

Bishop Amy Meaux will make her first pastoral visit to St. John’s the weekend of September 6-7, joining us for worship on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceAugust 6, 20251 min Read More
The Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of ConfirmationFormationServices and Events

The Sacrament of Confirmation

Exploring Faith: The Sacrament of Confirmation and the Upcoming Inquirers Class at St. John’s In the Episcopal Church, Confirmation is more than a rite of passage—it is a deeply personal…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceJuly 26, 20252 min Read More
In-Between Times
In-Between TimesParish Health Ministry

In-Between Times

Life is filled with clear beginnings and endings. As wonderful and/or sad as these times may be, the majority of life is filled with in-between times. These are the spaces…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceJune 25, 20254 min Read More
Our Cup Runneth Over: Nurturing a Culture ofAbundance (Pt. 2)
Our Cup Runneth Over: Nurturing a Culture ofAbundance (Pt. 2)Parish Health Ministry

Our Cup Runneth Over: Nurturing a Culture ofAbundance (Pt. 2)

In last month’s Messenger we laid out the case that our culture in the developed world can be seen as one of false scarcity. In other words, many of us…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceJune 25, 20254 min Read More
Half Empty or Half Full? Pt. 1
Half Empty or Half Full? Pt. 1Parish Health Ministry

Half Empty or Half Full? Pt. 1

So goes the question that attempts to discern how you look at your life and at the world.  Do you see your life as lacking essential elements that you need…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceJune 25, 20254 min Read More
2025 Southern Deanery Picnic at St. James
2025 Southern Deanery Picnic at St. JamesUncategorized

2025 Southern Deanery Picnic at St. James

Join us for the Southern Deanery picnic at St. James Episcopal Church in Springfield at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 2. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and condiments will be provided. All those…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceJune 25, 20251 min Read More
Women’s Medical Respite
Women’s Medical RespiteOutreach Ministry Group

Women’s Medical Respite

About the Women's Medical Respite In March of 2024, the Women's Medical Respite moved from rental properties with the Kitchen, Inc., into our own home at 1902 E. Page St. …
Kevin GriceKevin GriceMarch 31, 20253 min Read More
A Night of Fellowship and Flavor: Lenten Fish Fry at St. John’s Episcopal Church
A Night of Fellowship and Flavor: Lenten Fish Fry at St. John’s Episcopal ChurchEvangelism CommitteeServices and Events

A Night of Fellowship and Flavor: Lenten Fish Fry at St. John’s Episcopal Church

On a crisp evening in the heart of Springfield, nearly 70 souls gathered at St. John's Episcopal Church for the much-anticipated Lenten Fish Fry, sponsored by the dedicated members of…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceMarch 22, 20252 min Read More
Episcopal Relief and Development
Episcopal Relief and DevelopmentOutreach Ministry Group

Episcopal Relief and Development

The Outreach Ministry Group have chosen "Nurture & Nourish The Earliest Learners" as our Episcopal Relief & Development Lenten project. This program helps young children develop thinking, communication, social, emotional…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceMarch 9, 20251 min Read More
Bishop Diane’s Farewell Mass and Dinner
Bishop Diane’s Farewell Mass and DinnerServices and Events

Bishop Diane’s Farewell Mass and Dinner

The deaneries of The Diocese of West Missouri are inviting you to the Bishop’s Farewell Party in each deanery to commemorate Bishop Diane’s service and ministry to our diocese. The…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceFebruary 27, 20251 min Read More
Lenten Fish Fry – March 21st, 6 pm
Lenten Fish Fry – March 21st, 6 pmServices and Events

Lenten Fish Fry – March 21st, 6 pm

Join us for a St. John's tradition! All you can eat fried fish, french fries, hush puppies, and coleslaw - Suggested $10 donation or bring a dessert, side dish or…
Kevin GriceKevin GriceFebruary 24, 20251 min Read More

Mass Schedule

Sung Mass: Sunday Morning at 10:30 am (also streamed live on YouTube).

Vigil Mass: Saturday at 4:00 pm

Said Mass: Wednesday at 6:00 pm

 Healing Mass: Thursday at Noon