Events & Happenings

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​The Celebration of a New Ministry
An evening officially welcoming St. John’s new rector,
The Rev. Jay O’Rear
Sunday, March 15, 2026, 4 p.m.
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2026 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner-to-Go Fundraiser
​March 17th in the Cafe, pick up 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

We will be holding our 5th Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage “Dinner-To-Go” on Tuesday, March 17, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. We will also offer a vegetarian/vegan option of Guinness Irish Vegetable Stew, as in the past.  All meals are prepared by Antonette Wood of Swingtime Catering so you know it's good! (Thank You, Antonette!!!)

This is a take-out, drive-through event; pick up from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Suggested donation $17; all proceeds support the ministries of St. John’s. Meals are ready-to-heat or ready-to-eat and you are welcome to sit outside to eat with us (weather permitting).

Order Now!
You may pre-order and pay at this LINK or use the QR code. (Hint: you must register a "guest" for each meal you want. You can just put "First Guest" as the 1st & last name if you want two dinners. "Second Guest" for the third meal. This is necessary so you can make meal choices for each.)

If you have trouble registering online contact Chrys in the office and she will help. Her hours are Mon-Thurs 9 am to 2 pm. Call 831-708-2278 or email her at [email protected]. 
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) 
ECW Potluck Luncheon Meeting meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month.
For more information contact The ECW Board: Karen Greenleaf, Barbara Raney, Alliee DeArmond

Choir Practices:
Both voice & chime choirs are rehearsing.
  • St. John's Choir - Wednesday @ 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
  • Chime Choir - Friday @ 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Association of Faith Communities (AFC) Update
  • ​St John's hosts each Saturday evening.
 We also remain a backup location for Tuesday nights if Resurrection Catholic Church needs to be used to house local evacuations due to flooding or fires.  

Shower Trailer at St. Johns
  • MCHC (Mid County Homeless Coalition) showers are available Sat. & Tues.  in the St John's parking lot.
  • On Wednesday afternoons it's in the parking lot of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Santa Cruz.​
​    Tuesday afternoon - Mobile Showers, St. John's Back Parking Lot
  • First Shower: 3 p.m.
  • Last Sign-up 5:15 p.m.
    Saturday morning/afternoon. - Mobile Showers, St. John's Back Parking Lot
  • First Shower: 11:30 a.m.
  • Last Sign-up 1:30 p.m.

​Pastoral Care @ St. John's
Always call 911 in an emergency situation that requires immediate assistance from police, fire department or ambulance!
But if you need help or are in the hospital or if you know a St. John’s person who needs assistance or is in the hospital, please call one of the wardens, call one of the Assisting Clergy or leave a message at the Church Office. 
  • Tom Butler, Sr. Warden
  • Anne Baker, Jr. Warden
  • Church Office: (831) 708-2278