At the 1-year mark of sheltering in place due to COVID-19, St. John’s opened up the sanctuary inviting participants to share their story over the past year.… Read more “Story Chalkboards”
Palm Sunday Pageant (online)
This pageant script is adapted from the children’s book, Little Colt’s Palm Sunday by Michelle Medlock Adams. The donkey is often an underrated animal in the bible.… Read more “Palm Sunday Pageant (online)”
Lenten Sand Garden
Needless to say that for the past year, we have been journeying through Lent. And yet, here we are in the season of Lent while still sheltering… Read more “Lenten Sand Garden”
Lent 40-Day Guide Book
While continuing to Shelter-in-Place, we created a guide book to be used during Lent. The Guide Book is designed to be interactive, adaptive, intergenerational, and user-friendly. It… Read more “Lent 40-Day Guide Book”
An Epiphany Tree
While still sheltering in place, we continue to open our sanctuary for neighbors and the congregation to come by for a moment of quiet reflection. This season… Read more “An Epiphany Tree”
The Faces of Christmas
While we are still not worshiping in person, we have opened the sanctuary for people to walk through and reflect on the story of Christ’s birth through… Read more “The Faces of Christmas”
No Stress, No Fuss Christmas Pageant: Online
Since we are not able to gather in person during the pandemic, we are moving our Christmas Pageant online. To adjust the pageant to an online format,… Read more “No Stress, No Fuss Christmas Pageant: Online”
At-Home Advent Ritual Set
During the pandemic, this Advent and Christmas season will be difficult for many as we are unable to gather together and participate in rituals that give us… Read more “At-Home Advent Ritual Set”
A Labyrinth: Pandemic-friendly
While faith communities in San Francisco are still not worshiping in person, I recognize that people are carrying a lot of anxiety leading up to Election Day.… Read more “A Labyrinth: Pandemic-friendly”
A Beautiful Faith in the Neighborhood: Worship Online
During Shelter-in-place, we have been pre-recording worship services. Worship planning has felt more like producing a TV show once a week. When my friend, Rev. Corey Nelson,… Read more “A Beautiful Faith in the Neighborhood: Worship Online”
