Daily, we strive to be a welcoming Christian community of faith: loving and forgiving, questioning and learning, inviting and serving.
Please join us as we seek to know God and live out our mission in the world.
Sunday Holy Eucharist @ 10 AM.
Sunday services of worship are in-person and online.
Wednesday (Family Holy Eucharist) @ 5:30 PM.
Overflow parking is available at the Stowe Motel. They are on the right past the St. John’s driveway, next to the tennis courts.
Worship for Holy Eucharist →
Holy Week Services: click here for online access and bulletins.
Click Here to join us on Zoom
Or click here to join us on YouTube Livestream
Join Coffee Hour here
Upcoming Events
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Services at St John's
Saturday Holy Eucharist @ 4:45 PM (In person only).
The last winter service will be on Saturday, March 16th.
Come at 4:15 for Hot Chocolate & Treats prior to worship.Sunday Holy Eucharist @ 10 AM
Sunday services of worship are in-person and online.Join us for worship:
via Zoom (The passcode is 802, if needed).Coffee Hour- Directly following worship
Join us online for:
Coffee HourTo view recordings of current and past Sermons visit the Sermon Archive
Overflow parking is available at the Stowe Motel. They are on the right past the St. John’s driveway, next to the tennis courts.
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Holy Week and Easter
Holy Week & Easter Service Schedule
*Holy Monday : March 25, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
*Holy Tuesday : March 26, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
*Holy Wednesday : March 27, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
*Maundy Thursday : March 28, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
*Good Friday : March 29, 2024
12:00 PM @ St. John’s
6:00 PM - Community Service @ Stowe Community Church
*In person only services
Great Vigil of Easter : March 30, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Champagne and Jelly Bean Reception will take place directly following worship.Easter Sunday : March 31, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
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Open Arms Ministry
Open Arms Ministry is dedicated to welcoming families with preschool children. Open Arms is a servant ministry; we strive to share our faith in Jesus Christ by extending our open arms of welcome by creating a safe, nurturing and spiritually feeding community through:
*A preschool ministry staffed by paid and volunteer parishioners.
*Intentionally offering parents of preschool children the opportunity to attend worship for personal spiritual growth.
*A safe environment where all volunteers and staff have completed the Safe Church training on a regular basis. Learn more at https://diovermont.org/safe-church/.
If you are interested in serving, please contact Fr. Rick or Deb Clark.
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Discretionary Funds Need
The Discretionary Fund, which is used for emergency assistance for basic needs (food, gas, housing and transportation), has been depleted, and the needs continue apace.
Please consider a donation to the church earmarked for the discretionary fund. You may put in a check in the offering basket, mail one in, or donate online. Just be sure to mark that it is for the discretionary fund.
Thank you for your generosity.
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St. John's in the Mountains Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 28, 2024
The Annual Meeting will take place immediately following the 10 AM Service.For a packet of the Annual Reports click on the button below.
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Piano Lessons
Piano Lessons!
Sara Huff, our new Music Director, will be offering piano lessons at the church. There are openings on Monday afternoon, with the possibility of another day if there is interest.
Beginners to advanced piano students are welcome.
Lessons will go until June, and are generally 30 minutes long.
Email sarahuffvt@gmail.com for details.--
“I think [the purpose of music] is to express the human condition and really to express the soul.” - Jennifer Higdone
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2024 Short Course Ministry
The Short Course Ministry at St. John's in the Mountains offers parish members and friends the opportunity to learn about faith, scripture, spirituality, and worship throughout the year.
2024 Courses are:
Creating a Rule of Life: Feb 29 - June 23
Memory Loss and Faith: March 5 - 20
The Gospel of Mark: May 21 - June 19
Financial Stewardship: June through September
Ministry to the World: November -
A Letter from the Vestry
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
On Wednesday, February 21st, the Vestry approved the 2024 budget that maintains full-time compensation for Fr. Rick. This decision was made after prayerful consideration, close examination of our finances and growth opportunities, and review of the many feedback forms we received following the Annual Meeting on January 28th.
The forms indicated an overwhelming support for continuing the rector's compensation
at a full-time level, despite the projected budget shortfall of approximately $100,000.00.Given the energy that Fr. Rick has dedicated to new initiatives and ministries over the past year and the growth that we have already seen, we have strong hope for a future without the budget shortfall we now face.
In the meantime, to help lessen the burden on our reserve funds, the Vestry has asked the Seasons of Giving team to initiate a parish-wide request to increase pledges for this calendar year. Please remember that pledging comes in many forms - time, talent and treasure - and the opportunity to give with joy abounds! You will hear more about this in the very near future.
If you want to speak to a member of the Seasons of Giving team about your pledge, please contact the parish office at 802-253-7578 or office@stjohnsinthemountains.org and a member of the team will be in touch with you.
With deep gratitude for your faith in God and trust in us,
Mary Stiles, Co-Warden
David Small, Co-Warden
Andy Rodman Nat Kinney
Deb Clark
James Grace
Pete Johnson
Wendelyn Duquette, Treasurer
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PIANO FLASH SALE
Piano Flash Sale
1923 Webber, 5' baby grand piano
Tuned two times yearly 2011 - 2023
Perfect for a family/home use
$500, OBO
Buyer to pay moving costs
Sunday, March 24, 2:00 - 4:00pm
For questions, contact Fr. Rick Swanson by email at
rick@stjohnsinthemountains.org.