Friendship and Support Groups

Adoptive Families
A group of families who want to adopt, are in the process of adopting, or who have adopted children. We also welcome anyone whose life has been touched by adoption. We meet quarterly for an informal potluck to share our experience. Childcare provided. We also organize educational sessions to learn more about adoption and adoptive parenting.  Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or Sue Stillman.

Dine-In Group
We welcome all who are 55 years of age or older, married or single, who would like to be included in our dine-in group. We have a pool of people, new members and old, divided into groups of eight to ten that meet in homes for a potluck dinner. We frequently reshuffle the pool for a new set of dinners. Contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and John Risken.

Elementary-Aged Families
An open social group for children in grades K-6 and their families.  We meet seasonally to play kickball in good weather and board games in cold.  We may eat a meal or just have some ice cream.  It’s just an opportunity to have some fun together. All families welcome. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lunch Bunch
For all who are free for lunch on the third Monday of the month, join us! We meet at 12:00 noon September through May for a potluck lunch and a variety of programs. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nursery Families
A group for families with infants and toddlers. We gather  over an early dinner, with childcare, in the church parish hall. All families welcome. Contacts: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Single at St Johns
SASJ organizes events for those who are single to foster fellowship and community and have some fun! Our events include concerts, dinners, visits to a museum and seasonal outings. We get together once or twice a month. There are a good number of us in the parish who are single so please join us, whether you are separated, divorced, widowed, single, gay or straight. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for upcoming events please let the parish office know. Contact:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Young Adults Brunch and Conversation
All those in their 20s/30s are welcome for a casual, engaging conversation on life and faith. We meet once a month or so, for Sunday brunch.  Contact:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Adventures in Parenting
A place of mutual support and encouragement for parents of special needs children. Group meets every other Monday evening.  All are welcome. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for specific dates.

Parenting Teens
Anyone interested in exploring the establishment of a small group to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting teens are welcome to this organizational meeting. Future gatherings to be scheduled by the group. If you'd like to be part of this group, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Landscape Group
This group gathers a few times a year to tend and manage the gardens at St. John's. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  .

If you have a question about one of these small groups or would like more information, call the church office at (612) 922-0396.