living out what happens in worship on Sunday morning.
We are committed to building a strong and vibrant culture that flows out our experience of the life of God. God is not an impersonal force, but a community of persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) who have loved each other for all eternity. We are made in the image of God and part of what it means to be human is to be created in and for community. You cannot be truly human or truly yourself apart from loving relationships with others, both God and people. We have committed to an ongoing offering of geographically focused groups of families and individuals, as well as spiritual formation cohorts on other weeknights and mornings at the church.
Porch Groups & Bible Studies
Each of our groups are a place where people can experience significant, substantial, encouraging friendships. Porch Groups differ from Bible studies, in that they are primarily contexts for fellowship and a place into which to invite guests, friends, and neighbors without pressure or expectation. Bible studies are primarily contexts in which While each group is different, having its own personality, we have 5 actions that make a healthy Porch Group or Bible Study.
We Read the Bible Together
We Pray Together
We Share Together
We Serve One Another
We Reach Out to our Neighbors Together
Newtown Porch Group
Leaders: Cody & Dacia Palmer
When: 3rd Saturdays @4:30pm
Where: 477 Linton Hill Road, Newtown, PA 18940
Newtown Porch Group gathers for dinner and fellowship once a month and incorporates a shortened version of evening prayer as part of their time together. Newtown Porch Group is family friendly with a warm welcome to all ages, including families with children. Please contact Cody Palmer for more information.
Elkins Park Porch Group
Leaders: Irene Maguire
When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays @6:30pm
Where: 46 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
The Elkins Park Porch Group gathers for food, fellowship, prayer, and often a board game or card game to close out the evening. The Elkins Park Porch Group is family friendly and children are welcome to participate. They are also open to people from all places and spaces of life and faith, gathering to do life together and be present for one another throughout the week. Please contact Irene Maguire for more information.
Kingdom Fellowship Porch Group
Leaders: Ray Baker
When: Every other Saturday @7pm
Where: 229 E Moreland Avenue, Hatboro, PA 19040
The Kingdom Fellowship Porch Group is the longest standing Porch Group at St. John’s, with years of community and relationship building in their dna. The Kingdom Fellowship is a welcoming group excited to incorporate you into their community. Please contact Ray Baker for more information.
Foundations
Leaders: St. John’s Pastors
When: Sundays @11:30am
Where: St. John’s Library
Foundations explores three crucial questions for every Christian: What do we believe? How do we pray? How do we live? It draws on the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments to guide us and ground our faith. Foundations is open to anyone desiring to grow in their faith, even if they do not necessarily intend to become members of St. John’s. It is, however, a prerequisite for membership, as well as baptism, parents of infants being baptized, marriage, confirmation, reaffirmation of one’s Christian faith, and certain leadership positions at St. John’s. Adults only. Childcare and Sunday School provided for all ages from 11:30am-12:30pm. Contact one of our pastors for more information or if you desire to take Foundations.
Celebration of Discipline
Leaders:
When: Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
Where: St. John’s Library
Will update shortly.
Adult Sunday School: EVANGELISM
Leaders: Mark Rudolph
When: Sundays @11:30am
Where: St. John’s Fellowship Hall
This fall the Adult Sunday School will continue and conclude Making Sense of God by Tim Keller. What role can faith and religion play in a culture that emphasizes science and materialism? Has Christianity lost its relevance in our skeptical society? Keller answers with a resounding "No!" Writing for both ardent believers and confirmed doubters, he shows why following Jesus meets our deepest needs for meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Please contact Pastor Mark for more information.
Compline
Leaders: Cody Palmer & Ken Cook
When: Wednesdays @6:30pm
Where: St. John’s Chapel
Every Wednesday all are welcome to come and enjoy a time of food, fellowship and prayer at our family night at St. John’s. Potluck dinner starts at 6pm and the evening offerings begin at 6:30pm. Compline, or the final prayer service of the daily prayers is a short and beautiful liturgy that helps us end the day well. Including in Compline is a rich time of prayer for the church, her members, and the mission of the church going forward! All are welcome to participate as often as you can, and there is no signup or long-term commitment required to join the Compline service on Wednesday evenings.
WOmen’s Bible Study VIA ZOOM: Philippians 4:1-9 “Peace that Passes Understanding”
Leaders: Margie Cook
When: 2nd & 4th Mondays @7pm (Ends on May 6, 2024)
Where: Zoom
The Women’s Bible Study will continue on Monday evenings during the fall semester on zoom. All women are welcome to participate in this group! Please contact Margie Cook for more information.
WOmen’s Bible Study: MARK
Leader: Lynn Rudolph
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays @ 6pm (Begins on May 7, 2024)
Where: Rudolph’s Home, located at 1145 Bristol Road in Southampton
All women are welcome! Our evening begins at 6 o’clock with a light soup and salad meal and then we continue with our Bible study portion. We meet at the Rudolph‘s house, across from the church. If you plan to join us please let us know either by email at Lynn.rudolph at gmail.com.
Women’s Bible Study: Luke
Leaders: Margie Cook
When: Wednesday @10am (Has Ended April 25, 2024, Reconvenes in September)
Where: St. John’s Library
The Wednesday morning bible study is on hiatus. We expect we will begin a new study in September 2024. Childcare will be available during the bible study. This group is open to all women! Please contact Margie Cook for more information.
Bible Study: Ecclesiastes
Leaders: Ken Cook
When: Monday @ 7pm
Where: St. John’s Library
This bible study is open to all adults and is currently taking a break. Stay tuned to the Announcements for a new start-up date. Please contact Ken Cook for more information.
Men’s Bible Study: MArk
Leaders: Mark Rudolph
When: Thursday @6:30am
Where: St. John’s Library
The Men’s bible study is open to all adult men. This spring they are studying the Gospel of Mark. If you are unable to attend in person, they do livestream it on zoom as well for those further away. Often the men will conclude the bible study with breakfast at a local favorite diner in Southampton. Please contact Mark Rudolph for more information.