Community Building and Care, Bible Study & Learning, Service, Worship & Prayer
Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another.
–Hebrews 10:25
There are a variety of small groups at St. John’s who meet for at least one if not more of the reasons stated above. Small groups allow people to connect and encourage one another in the faith. Below is a brief description of these dynamic groups at St. John’s.
Contact Jeanne Jones (Director of Lay Ministries) for more information about any of these groups.
jjones@stjohnselc.org • (845) 452-1550 ext. 12
Adult Education
Throughout the year, Adult Education class sessions are offered, usually in 4 to 6 week sessions. These sessions may be offered in-person or online through Zoom. You do NOT have to know the Bible well to attend, this is a welcoming group who come together to learn more about the Bible, God, and other matters of faith. Please contact Jeanne to find out information about Bible Studies that are offered.
Sunday Morning Discussion Group
Every Sunday from 10-11AM a small group of people gathers in the Blue Room (3rd floor) to discuss the scripture lessons that are read in church for that Sunday. Group attendees often are offered unique insights into the readings and a deeper understanding of the theme of the worship service for that day. Participants can just listen or actively engage in the discussion, whatever the comfort level might be. There are no Biblical scholars in the group, just folks who want to learn more about God.
Christ Care Groups
Christ Care Groups are small groups that meet usually twice a month to learn through Bible exploration, pray, and serve the community through various activities and projects.
Bible Study Breakfast
This group of men study scripture and what is means for their lives over breakfast at a local diner twice a month. They use the Serendipity Bible, which has various topics of study pertinent to their lives and faith. It is open to all adult men.
Men’s Small Group Ministry
This Men’s Small Group Ministry was formed in 2006 to provide support for members and do Bible and other studies related to our religious experiences. It grew out of a need to address various stresses – job, health, and so on – in our lives in a Christian context with other men. This group is open to all adult men.
Lenten Devotional
Each year, a Lenten Devotional Booklet is produced containing devotions written by congregants, friends of St. John’s, past St. John’s vicars and pastors. The insights offered on those pages, connects us to God and to one another at the same time, as we all journey our way through Lent to the glorious celebration of Christ’s Resurrection!
Wrapped in Love is a ministry of St. John’s in which participants knit or crochet handcrafted items to serve others in the greater Poughkeepsie/Dutchess community. Their projects are varied as they work for one cause and upon completion take on a different need. For example, this group made many, many potholders to be put into the baskets of food that are handed out for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as scarves & hats to be put in satchels donated to seafarers far from home during the holidays. This ministry reaches out to people when they need someone to care and can be a tangible reminder of the love of God offered through his servant’s hands.