We seek to promote and support fellowship in the parish
by love, action, and involvement.

NOTE:  For phone numbers of the contacts listed on this page,
please either consult St. John's Phone Directory, or
call the parish office at (734) 453-0190.

Krista Miller, Team Leader

The Congregational Life Ministry Team has three areas of focus:  newcomer programs, parish-wide social events, and small action fellowship groups.

Newcomer Programs.  In addition to being warmly welcomed during the announcements on Sunday mornings, newcomers received printed information on St. John's, gifts and handwritten notes, as well as invitations to attend quarterly brunches in their honor. 

Parish-Wide Social Events.  Social events provide St. John's parishioners with opportunities for involvement and fellowship.  Regularly scheduled events include Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, picnic in June, Fall Homecoming Brunch, Kristkindl during Advent, and Hanging of the Greens party just before Christmas.

Hospitality Hour
Every Sunday, a Coffee Hour is held in the Gathering to promote fellowship among our parishioners.  Teams of hospitality committee members prepare the coffee and host once in a 6-8 week period.  To volunteer, please contact Lucille Wolf.

Greeters
Welcoming new members and visitors is the focus of this group.  Sunday morning greeters help newcomers and visitors find their way around the building, and answer questions regarding practices and activities in parish life.  Production of materials and information packets, and programs to foster new member assimilation, are their most visible activities. To become involved in this ministry, please contact Laura Good.

Kitchen Ministry
St. John's Kitchen Ministry was established in 1995 to provide service to the parish in three areas:

• Meals for the sick (Short-term care - see Pastoral Care Ministry Team). Contact coordinators Helen Goderis or Jennifer Taylor.

• Meals for parish events.  Contact coordinator Kathy Lann.

• Meals for funerals.  Contact coordinators Carol Kapusky and June Cramer.