The ministries of St.John's United Methodist Church are team oriented. We value the unique gifts and service that each person brings to the mission of the church. Major areas of ministry are listed below and we encourage you to learn about the many opportunities which are available.

Administration
Our Administrative Team supports the mission through specific office systems designed as a platform to reach out to the community. If you would like to be part of the administrative team, please contact Becky Jackson at the church office at (707) 584-9780 or via e-mail at stjohnsrp@earthlink.net.

Community
Angels on Call - Angels on Call provides care to those that have been limited to their own homes, due to illness or other reasons. Opportunities to serve, include visiting, sending cards, making phone calls, providing transportation, preparing meals, shopping or picking up prescriptions, and more. Helen Gilstrap is the contact person for this ministry and can be reached through the church office at (707) 584-9780.

Disaster relief - St. John’s works with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to support victims of disasters, such as hurricanes, floods and fires. Find out how you can help at
http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/

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Habitat for Humanity - There are many opportunities to help build up the greater human community through Habitat. To volunteer, please check out the bulletin board in the entry for upcoming build days on houses in Sonoma County. You may also contact Habitat for Humanity through their web site at http://www.sonomacountyhabitat.org/ or call them at (707) 578-7707.

NOAH - Along with many of the other churches and non-profits in Rohnert Park and Cotati, St. John’s has helped form a community food bank, known as Neighbors Organized Against Hunger. To help or request additional information please contact Herm or Barbara Johnson through the church office at (707) 584-9780.

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Education
Adult Education - We hold weekly Adult Bible Study on Tuesdays at 10:00 am in the Alene Felder Meeting Room. If you would like more information, please contact the church office at (707) 584-9780, or simply show up!

Fellowship
Each Sunday morning after worship, all are invited to have coffee and refreshments and make new friends within our community of faith.

Music
It has been said that by lifting voice to God it is as if we are praying twice. All are welcome to come to choir. This is a very accepting group of learners, striving to use the gift of voice in praise and service. This is one of our practical ways of reaching out to others.

The choir generally performs an anthem three times per month. During the Christmas and Easter seasons, a cantata, or ‘special singing’ is performed.

Choir practice is held each Sunday before church from 9:00am to 10:00am. Additional practices are scheduled throughout the year as needed. If you are interested, please contact Shirley Spina through the church office at (707) 584-9780, or simply show up!

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Women
The United Methodist Women, or UMW for short, have played an integral part of our church community over the past twenty-eight years. In the United Methodist system, the UMW has often been referred to as a beautiful thread that weaves its way through the fabric of the faith community.

From their Plant and Book Sale to the annual Christmas Bazaar, these women have found ways to help those in need with their time, talents, and financial resources.

The UMW meets on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at the church. To learn more about them, please check out their bulletin board in the entry or contact Barbara Howard through the church office at (707) 584-9780.

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Other Areas of Ministry
In addition, we have many other opportunities to serve the mission of the church of Jesus Christ. Please contact the church office to find out more about current opportunities, as well as how your passion serve this vital mission.

• Education
• Children/Teens
• Adults
• Older Adults
• Outreach
• Bible Studies
• Small Groups
• Choir
• Vacation Bible School

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