News & Events


Rector's Open Office Hours- ongoing Wednesday's, 3:00-5:00 pm  
Mother Tracy will be at The Farm Bakery & Cafe (6790 Soquel Dr, Aptos) every Wednesday (unless she is out of town for some reason) from 3-5 p.m. for "open office hours." You'll find her out back if the weather is nice; otherwise, she'll probably be in the section near the back entrance.

Open office hours are a time when anyone can stop by and talk to her about anything. Many people are reluctant to make an appointment with clergy because they think that what they have to talk about doesn't warrant an APPOINTMENT, which sounds so serious. Holding "open office hours" in a public cafe is meant to create a more laid-back and casual atmosphere to encourage you to drop by and do things like:
  • tell her a bit about your most recent trip
  • check in about a project you're working on for church that you have a quick question about
  • ask for recommendations for books or other sources on some religious topic you're curious about
  • talk about current events or issues in the wider church

​Sunday's at 9:15- Adult Formation
During the 9:15-10:15 formation hour, we’ll offer an opportunity for those who are interested in going deeper to attend sessions on a variety of aspects of the passages being read each Sunday. ​​ From January 12 to February 23 we will be taking a Tour the World of St. Paul
through his Letters. For more information, please see the January 9th eNews.​
  • Jan. 26 - A Living Epistle (personal testimony) by Brian Raney
  • Feb. 2 - Philippians with Charles Greenleaf   
  • Feb. 9 - NO CLASS - Annual Parish Meeting
  • Feb. 16 - Romans with Debra Spencer
  • Feb. 23 - 1 & 2 Corinthians with Bill Kell

Sunday Feb. 02 at 10:30 am
The children will stay in church to participate in the special Candlemas Service
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​Sunday, Feb 9th
Canon Jesus Reyes to Preach 
9:15 - Annual Parish Meeting 
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held Sunday, Feb. 9 between the two services. This is a time for us to review the previous year, elect delegates to the diocesan convention, consider the budget for the year ahead and hear reports from various ministries. Please plan to be with us.

Sunday Feb. 16
The Helpful Shop Grants Service & luncheon. During and after the 10:30 service. Please RSVP to attend the luncheon.

Wednesday, Feb 26th - Ash Wednesday
We will once again be offering "Ashes to Go" on the corner of State Park Drive and Center Ave, at the entrance to Seacliff State Beach, during the morning and afternoon commute hours, and at the Helpful Shop during the rest of the day. If you're interested in helping with Ashes to Go, please contact Mother Tracy. 
Services at St. John's TBA

Feb 26 to April 4 - Lent
Coming up for Wednesday Evenings in Lent
March 4-April 1 (possibly between 6:30 - 8:30 pm) during Lent, planning is in process for a program of guided conversations and soup supper followed by short Taize style services. 

June 25-29
Annual Big Sur Camping Trip. For over 30 years St. John's has had an annual camping trip.
We stay at the gorgeous Santa Lucia Group Campground on the Big Sur River, a ministry of All Saints Carmel. 
See 1/23 eNews for more details. Reservations are limited and required.

Events Sponsored by or Held @ St. John's​​​​​​

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Santa Cruz Regional Youth Ministry
Here is a list of exciting upcoming events.
         Read the full Newsletter here