The Upper New York Synod Hunger Justice team has designated this spring's ELCA World Hunger synodical appeal for ministries focused on the care and feeding of orphans and vulnerable children. Each congregation is challenged to bring a gift of $500 or more to our UNYS Spring Assembly, May 26-27.
As Jesus welcomed and embraced children, despite the Disciples' disapproval, so we, too, are called to respond to the plight of those whose families have been fractured, leaving children vulnerable to malnutrition and disease. Through our support of ELCA ministries of feeding, nutrition, and health care, we are demonstrating Jesus's compassion for "the least of these," those alone and with no means to care for themselves.
We who serve on the UNYS Hunger Justice Team count on your faithful generosity and thank you for your advocacy of ELCA World Hunger in your congregation. Working together, we live in hope "that all the world may be fed."
Grace and peace,
Your Hunger Justice Team
The Knitting Ministry has rebranded themselves to The Handmade & Heartfelt Crew. Do you knit, crochet, sew, or make fleece blankets? We create items for distribution for those in need of prayer shawls, hats, scarves, mittens, or blankets. Please come join us for an evening of creating and socializing. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays (weather permitting) year round. Our next meeting is April 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Room. No experience necessary.
The planning is currently underway for the next sale. Start collecting books and puzzles to donate, Deadline for donations is April 5!
Then the 2nd Sunday each month, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Nov. 9, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb 8, and last day will be Mar. 8, 2026
At least 2 soups and/or chilis are offered each month.
$7 for 16 oz. of Soup or 16 oz. of Chili
Soup Cookoff on Saturday April 11, 2026 / 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
It is $10 to attend the Soup Cookoff, and includes tasting each of the soups, as well as picking your 2 favorites.
Bastket raffle the day of the cookoff -- $5 per sheet for raffle tickets
The money from this event is to help support our Church Outreach Programs
If you want to participate in Soup donations and for the sales, OR to register for the Soup Cookoff, call Mark @ 716-440-8173
Tuesday March 31 is our next opportunity to prepare nutritious burritos and snacks for the local homeless community. Join us at 5 p.m. in the kitchen, and/or 6:30 p.m. for the delivery downtown. Donations of clothing and personal hygiene products are also very welcome~
God gave us all special talents. As a thank you, it's up to you to use those talents in His church. There are many opportunities here at St. John's, and it doesn't have to be complicated or overly time consuming. It could be helping with altar guild, folding bulletins, ushering, reading lessons, church maintenance, Burrito Project, etc. What are your talents? Make 2025 the year you use your talents to God's glory! Contact the church office to sign up!
The Prayer Labyrinth Walk is held on the second Wednesday of every month, year-round, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Prayer Labyrinth is in the Parish Hall. Each hour, there are 15 minute segments, with 3 slots available during each 15-minute segment, so that up to 3 people can walk the labyrinth at a time. People should sign up on the sheet on the counter in the lobby ahead of time, to accommodate everyone who would like to take part.
Prayer Labyrinths have been used for thousands of years by many religions and Christian denominations as a spiritual, meditative, and prayer tool.
If anyone has a question, please send an email to this address: prayerlabyrinth@gmail.com.
We shared over 100 burritos, and many donated personal items, to homeless people in downtown Buffalo on Tuesday September 30. Many thanks to all who donated food, personal items, food preparation talents, and time to share with our neighbors in the city!
Pastor leads a Bible study the first 3 Thiursdays of every month, starting at 6 p.m. It is held in the Fellowship Room.
The Band leads the music at the 9 a.m. Sunday services. Rehearsals once a month on the first Saturday at 10 a.m.
The Adult Choir leads the music at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. Rehearsals once a week on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
The Youth Choir sings at the Christmas Eve and Easter services, as well as at special services. Rehearsals announced when needed.
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