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Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany at St. John in the Wilderness
All are welcome to participate in an expectant Advent, joyful Christmas, and blessed Epiphany at St. John in the Wilderness!
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Friends of Music & the Arts Presents: Tom Eure and Amelia Osborne, Folk Duo
Versatile musicians will present an afternoon concert in the Parish Hall of St. John in the Wilderness on Sunday, November 16, at 4:00pm.
Oct 61 min read


Join Us for the Blessing of the Animals
St. John in the Wilderness will offer our annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 4:00pm in the new Wilderness Chapel located on the Trails of St. John behind the Parish Hall at 1905 Greenville Highway. Furry and feathered companions are invited to this special service to receive a blessing. All domestic animals are welcome!
Sep 102 min read


The Trails of St. John: A Story of Grace, Hard Work, and Rediscovery
St. John in the Wilderness hopes the trails will be a blessing for their parishioners and for the broader community.
Aug 14 min read


Support Students this Back-to-School Season with Two Item Drives
School Supply Drive: This July, we will once again be supporting Henderson County Public School students by collecting school supplies....
Jul 91 min read


Music & Arts Series: Tom Keesecker, Pianist
The Music & Arts Series of St. John in the Wilderness presents a free piano concert from composer and church musician Tom Keesecker.
Feb 202 min read
Question, Persuade, Refer: A Suicide Prevention Community Training
Join us on Thursday, December 12, at 9:30am in the Wilderness Room as we gather to learn more about suicide prevention using the...
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Join Us for the Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 6, 2024 4:00pm in the Parish House Parking Lot Rain Location: Parish Hall A goat from the Carl Sandburg NHS receives a...
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Reflections on Community and the Feast of St. John
On Saturday, June 30, our parish marked the Feast of St. John with a celebration at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse. Aside from delicious food, we...
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Living with Dementia Next Door: A Memory Care Program at St. John in the Wilderness
Whether you call it dementia, Alzheimer's, or memory loss, the result is the same: it's a disease that changes everything. With our...
Jun 30, 20233 min read


Musical Friendships, Old & New: Friends of Music Presents Lucy Hoyt, Deborah Hollis, & Dewitt Tipton
This month, Friends of Music will feature a concert in the Parish Hall on Sunday afternoon, June 18, at 4:00 p.m. Three musicians will...
May 25, 20231 min read


Friends of Music Presents: Music from the Southern Mountains
Acclaimed traditional musicians, Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth, will grace the stage at a Friends of Music presentation on Sunday,...
Jan 19, 20231 min read


Bowl for Kids' Sake with St. John
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is back, this year with the theme “Once Upon a Time.” This fundraiser of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Western...
Jan 11, 20231 min read
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