Rooted, Growing, and Branching Out in God's Love

St. John’s has many ways for you to become rooted in God’s love, grow in faith, and branch out in service to the community. Our upcoming events are listed here. You can find the monthly calendar HERE.

Youth Bible Study

All 8th-12th graders are invited to join Pastor Stephanie for bible study on Wednesdays at 5PM in the youth room. Currently, the youth are taking the Wesley Challenge–21 Days to a More Authentic Faith. For more information, contact Pastor Stephanie at shughes@stjohnsumctc.org.

Chancel Bell Rehearsal

The Chancel Bell Choir offers people an opportunity to make beautiful music with handbells. If you love music and can count to four, you are welcome to join this group of ringers. The Chancel Bell Choir plays on a regular basis in our traditional worship service. For more information about this ministry, contact Dr. James…

Chancel Choir Rehearsal

The Chancel Choir provides anthems and leads the congregational singing for the traditional worship service. The choir also has several special presentations during the year. All are welcome to join this fun-loving group. For more information, contact Dr. James Heffel at chirperman@hotmail.com.

Mother’s Day Out

We are so happy to offer Mother’s Day Out to our community. We have classes for children from 1 year old to 4 years old. We seek to provide children with opportunities to learn and grow in a Christ-centered environment. MDO has a 2-day a week program on Tuesdays and Thursdays. MDO has a 3-day…

Women’s Bible Study

Join this women’s group as they study Josh Scott’s book, Parables: Putting Jesus’s Stories in Their Place. Read and study these parables in their original context to discover what these stories might mean for us today. This group will meet in the Youth Room and Robin Bartholomew will lead. Books are $13. Sign up in…

Brown Bag Lunch Bunch

Join us for some food and fellowship each Thursday at noon. Bring your own lunch and a drink and meet in the café. Everyone is welcome.

Community Garden Work

St. John’s hosts the Texas City Community Garden located to the west of the church building. The vegetables that we grow are given to United Faith Alliance clients in need of fresh produce. They love our fresh beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers. If you love gardening with a purpose, join us in the garden any Friday morning…

Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper

Join us for pancakes on the night before Lent begins. Take out is available. Pancake plates are by donation. This is our annual youth fundraiser that raises scholarship for UMArmy and summer camp.  Come enjoy some pancakes and support our youth!

Ash Wednesday Reflection Time

For those individuals and families who cannot attend the Ash Wednesday service or prefer to stay socially distanced from gathering with people, stop by the sanctuary during the day for a time of reflection and to receive ashes. The times will be 9:00-10:30 and 1:00-4:00.

Ash Wednesday Worship Service

Join us as we worship together to observe the beginning of Lent with a service that reminds us that we are mortal and in need of a savior. You will have an opportunity to receive ashes during the service. This service will be livestreamed and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/StJohnsUMCTexasCity/live  If you miss the livestream and want…