Parish Life Ministries

Anh Downhour, coordinator, Anhdownhour"at"gmail.com 

Offers spiritual support for anyone mourning the loss of a loved one. A list of informational resources and organizations is available upon request.

Belinda Arnold, 256-655-6484, arnoldbelinda "at" yahoo.com

Provides home-cooked meals to families afflicted with illness, disability, or in grief.

Meals are scheduled using takethemameal.com website.

Chris & Alison Protz, instructors, 256-520-3874, nfpcouple "at" outlook.com

Dedicated to promoting and teaching fertility awareness (Natural Family Planning) to married and engaged couples. The Main Series class teaches the Sympto-Thermal Method which can be used to avoid or help achieve pregnancy (3-Class Session). Pre-Menopause (1-Class Session) and Post-Partum (1-Class Session) classes are also offered.

Class Sessions are scheduled during the academic year: 1st Wednesday from 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Church Library, Nursery Provided.

Register online for class sessions at www.ccli.org

Leslie Harris, kitchen coordinator, 

lharris "at" stjohnbchurch.org

Light meals are provided for families following a funeral held at Saint John’s. Volunteers help to prepare food, set-up, serve, and clean-up. Volunteers help to prepare food, set-up, serve, and clean-up for other church events. 

Ann LeRoy, 256-217-0758, ann.leroy40 "at" gmail.com 

Knits/crochets prayer shawls, prayer angels, blankets, caps, and bookmarks for those suffering from cancer or other serious illnesses. Prays for the ill as well as reads scripture.

Meets academic year: Monday at 1:00 p.m., All Purpose Room. 

Kayleigh Robertson, kaycas"at"​gmail.com

Mommy & Me Playgroup is a chance for mothers of young children to get together and chat while their children play.

Meets Tuesdays at 9:15 in Parish Nursery

Ann Marie Crosswhite, lead, 256-726-9204, hillam "at" knology.net 

Provides spiritual and social programs for all 50+ parishioners. Plans monthly social gatherings to include potlucks, luncheons, theater outings, day trips, etc. When possible, coordinates rides to senior events for those who request it.

Meets academic year: 1st Thursday at 1:00 p.m., Library 

Alison Callahan, mccallahan82"at"gmail.com

Mary Beth Dunlap

marybethdunlap"at"gmail.com

Experienced and beginning quilters celebrate life by enjoying fellowship, learning quilting skills, and making baby quilts to be donated to the Life Choices Programs at Choose Life Group

Meets for Four Sessions (6 to 10 weeks each) throughout the year: Thursdays 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., All Purpose Room. 

Ian and Olivia Wells, mrmrswells25@gmail.com

Young Adults , Couples and Families ages 21-35 who meet regularly to socialize, grow in faith, and contribute to the community.

Check the Bulletin or Enews for dates and times.