Acolytes | The Rev. Sam Burcham, Deacon & Director of Outreach and Family Ministries
Acolytes lead the procession in and out of the church, assist with the Gospel Procession, and help set the altar.

Altar Guild | Karen Smith, Altar Guild Chair
Guild members prepare the church and altar for all worship services, weddings, and funerals.

Children’s Church | The Rev. Sam Burcham, Deacon & Director of Outreach and Family Ministries
Children in 5K-5th grade are invited to follow the wooden cross out during the Sequence Hymn at the 10:30am service to participate in an age-appropriate Gospel lesson, homily, prayers, and songs. They return during the Peace.

Choir | Lauren Cantrell, Choirmaster
The choir leads our congregational singing, offers an Anthem, and leads choral offerings for other services such as Lessons and Carols.

Eucharistic Minister | The Rev. Chase D. Ackerman, Rector
Ministers, licensed by the Bishop, administer the chalice during services.

Lectors | Alana Haughaboo, Lector Chair
Lectors read the Old and New Testament readings, the Psalm, and pray the Prayers of the People during services.

Linen Guild | Kristen Propst, Linen Guild Chair
Guild members wash, iron, and mend altar linens and purificators so that we always have them for use.

Flower Guild | Sue Hennessy, Flower Guild Chair
The Flower Guild acquires and arranges flowers for our altar for Sunday services and other major services throughout the year.

Media Ministry | Ann Stewart, Media Ministry Chair
Members of the media ministry (high school age +) run our live-stream on a rotating schedule at the 10:30 a.m. service.

Ushers | Ann Stewart, Usher Chair
Ushers welcome all people to worship, distribute bulletins, count the number of people present, collect and present the offering, and are available to assist with any needs which may arise during a service.

Common Ground | Julia Chenault, Ellis Chenault, Carol Hancock 
In our community garden, you can now find structures, an irrigation system, and plants native to the area in order to support the natural life and environment of North Alabama.  

Jackson Street Garden | John Thornton, Kristen Propst
We are blessed with beautiful gardens at St. John’s, and many who pass by can enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells from these beautiful patches of God’s creation. Maintaining the Jackson Street Flower Garden is a great way to serve God and contribute to the beauty of our church. 
 
McKimmon Memorial Garden | Yoga Group, Carol Hancock
Maintaining the Memorial Garden where many parishioners’ ashes have been interred is a wonderful way to serve God and serve those who we love but see no longer. 
 
Stewardship of Creation Task Force | Anne Ness, Stewardship of Creation Chair
This Task Force is charged with helping our parish take care of the earth. No small task! Old habits are hard to break, but, with education and encouragement, each of us can become responsible stewards of what God has given us.  

Dinner & Reception Ministries | Melba Middleton, Food & Hospitality Coordinator  
Those involved in this ministry assist Melba in hosting parish dinners and receptions throughout the year.  
 
Eucharistic Visitors | The Rev. Sam Burcham, Deacon & Director of Outreach and Family Ministries
Visitors take communion to those who are homebound or who are not able to attend our Sunday morning services. 

Family Life | Bunny Edwards, Family Life Chair 
This Committee plans fun fellowship opportunities for St. John’s parish family.

Flower Deliverers | Ann Stewart , Flower Deliverer Chair 
Members distribute altar flowers to those who need a bit of extra love and care.  

Flower Rearrangers | Ann Stewart , Flower Rearranger Chair 
Members disassemble and rearrange the altar flowers for delivery after the 10:30 AM service. 
 
Guild of the Christ Child | Sam Hogwood, Nursery Attendant and Guild Chair
Guild members welcome new children into the world by providing something special and a meal for the family. 

Holy Smokers | Joe Propst, Holy Smokers Chair 
A men’s ministry for those who love to cook for and otherwise take care of St. John’s Parish in a variety of ways. 

Lemonade & Cookies | Vestry Liaison for Newcomers
As parishioners exit the red doors of the church after our 10:30 a.m. service, they are often greeted with a yummy cookie and refreshing lemonade. 
 
Newcomers Ministry | Vestry Liaison for Newcomers
Visiting a new church can be scary and overwhelming. It is our hope that we, at St. John’s, warmly welcome and connect to all those who are visiting St. John’s. 

Thinking of You | Melba Middleton, Food & Hospitality Coordinator
Members provide and deliver meals to those who need a bit of extra love and care. 

St. Ann’s Guild | Melba Middleton, Food & Hospitality Coordinator
Guild members care for families mourning the loss of a loved one by providing a meal for the family before or after the funeral. 

Sunday Breakfast | The Rev. Sarah DiCarlo-Watts, Associate Rector
St. John’s provides breakfast every Sunday morning – a hot breakfast during the school year and a continental breakfast during the summer. 
 
Women’s Ministry | Family Life
This ministry is for all women at St. John’s who would like to gather for fun, fellowship, and ministry. We gather for meals, book studies, retreats, and more. 

Backpacks for Food | The Rev. Sam Burcham, Deacon & Director of Outreach and Family Ministries
St. John’s provides supplemental weekend nutrition for students at Banks-Caddell and Eastwood Elementary Schools. 
 
Beans and Rice | The Rev. Sam Burcham, Deacon & Director of Outreach and Family Ministries
Once a month, St. John’s provides a bag full of rice, beans, vegetables, and tide-pods to community members.   
 
Outreach Committee | Grant Thompson, Outreach Committee Chair  
Committee members are charged managing our grant process and maintaining ongoing and supportive relationships with our partners in ministry. 
  
Simply Divine Bake Sale | Family Life Vestry Liaison
Each year, members of St. John’s bake a variety of sweet and savory treats to be sold at our Annual Bake Sale. Occurring the Saturday before Thanksgiving, this bake sale raises funds for a local non-profit. 
 
Singalongs | Janet Varner, Singalongs Coordinator 
Once a month, the Singalongs gather at a local nursing home to bring the gift of song to area residents. No rehearsals and no musical talent are required! 

Children’s Ministries | The Rev. Sam Burcham, Deacon & Director of Outreach and Family Ministries
From Sunday School to VBS and Children’s Chapel to special events, St. John’s has a variety of ways children’ can get involved in order to learn more about God, their neighbors, and themselves.  
 
Club 45 | The Rev. Sam Burcham, Deacon & Director of Outreach and Family Ministries
From Sunday School to Mission Wednesdays, there are so many ways our 4th and 5th graders can learn more about God, themselves, and each other.  
 
Confirmation | The Rev. Chase D. Ackerman, Rector
Each year, in preparation for the annual Bishop’s Visit & Confirmation, we offer classes on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM for those who would like to be confirmed in or learn more about the Episcopal Church.  
 
Cursillo | Erika Huber, St. John’s Lay Rector  
Cursillo is a long-weekend program for renewal and spiritual deepening for adults in The Episcopal Church. Couples or individuals go to Camp McDowell for an uplifting and fun weekend full of opportunities to deepen their spirituality and make connections with those in the wider Episcopal community. After the weekend, participants are invited to take part in regular gatherings called Reunion Groups. 
  
Education for Ministry | Sandy Barr, EfM Mentor  
EfM is an intensive, community-focused course for lay persons who would like to learn more about the Bible and the Church. The series is designed around four years of study—Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, and Theological Choices – during which participants reflect on their own spiritual growth and passions for ministry. 
 
EYC | The Rev. Sam Burcham, Deacon & Director of Outreach and Family Ministries
From Sunday School to Ski Trips, there are so many ways our 6th-12th graders can learn more about God and their place in God’s creation. 
 
Deep Dive Dinners | The Rev. Sarah E. DiCarlo-Watts, Associate Rector
Set within framework of prayer and the intention to deepen understanding of and compassion for our neighbors, these conversations provide participants the chance to explore issues in more depth, putting their theology in conversation with the issues. 
 
LGBTQ+ Ministries | The Rev. Sarah E. DiCarlo-Watts, Associate Rector
Each month, LGBTQ+ Episcopalians, their friends, and allies gather for an activity such as hiking, socials, and book studies. Let us know if you would like to hear more about getting involved in this ministry.  
 
Rector’s Bible Study | The Rev. Chase D. Ackerman, Rector
Each Wednesday morning during the School Year, the Rector leads a Bible Study where the class takes a deep dive into the books of the Bible and has discussions about the context, theology, and meaning of the scriptures.  
 
Road Runners | Bunny Edwards, Road Runners Coordinator 
About once a month, St. John’s parishioners who are 55 years of age or older gather for an event or outing. Previous events have included a tour of HudsonAlpha, outings to the movies, and trips to tour local historical sites.   
 
Sacred Ground Spaghetti Suppers |The Rev. Sarah E. DiCarlo-Watts, Associate Rector
Sacred Ground is a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. As a church, we are walking through chapters of America’s history of race and racism in age-appropriate ways. Join us for a spaghetti supper and these important conversations once a month on Wednesday evening.  
 
Sunday School for All Ages | Clergy
Every Sunday morning during the school year, there are a variety of offerings for individuals of all ages.  
4K-3rd Grade: Godly Play 
4th-5th Grade: Club 45 
6th-12th Grade: EYC 
Adults: Lay-Led Class & Rector’s Forum 

Theology on Tap | The Rev. Chase D. Ackerman, Rector
The first Thursday evening of every month, we gather at The Brick for dinner, fellowship and pondering a theological question or conundrum.