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Care & Support
Please call the church office at (505) 883-9717 to setup an appointment to speak to a pastor.
At St. John's we offer a variety of care and support for our church and community members, including support groups and prayer chains. Have a problem that could use extra prayer? Submit the Prayer Request form at the bottom of this page to have your prayer submitted. Contact our Minister of Congregational Care, Rev. Molly Shannon with any other questions or concerns.
Support Groups
The next individual meeting of our Grief Support Group will meet at the church on December 19, 2024 at 1:30pm. This support group will be led by Rev. Molly Shannon. Email care@stjohns-abq.org or leave a message at 505-883-9717, ext. 127 to contact her for more information.
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Beginning in the Spring of 2025, St. John’s will offer a Grief Support Group. We will meet for 6-8 consecutive weeks. Rev. Molly Shannon and others will help facilitate the sessions, and an ongoing support group may evolve. Each week, we will explore different aspects of grief, knowing each participant is on their own journey. The group will be a safe place to share emotions, challenges, practical solutions and more. Your loss may be fresh, or you may feel stuck after some time has passed; you may have lost a spouse, a parent, a child- or experiencing a life change that has brought a season of grief into your life – all are welcome. Everything shared in the group will remain confidential, and my prayer is that you will find empathy, understanding and encouragement from the leaders and fellow participants. We believe we can find solace and strength together and look forward to welcoming you.
Grief Support Group
Next Meeting on December 19
We look forward to meeting new caregivers (and our returning ones!) on December 14. Topics discussed at our last class included Caregiver Burnout and thoughts on creative responses to stress. Future topics will come from participants, offering a safe and confidential place to ask questions, share concerns, maybe cry a little, and laugh a little. Virginia Worrell and Rev. Molly Shannon are the group facilitators. Please park in the west parking lot off Arizona street when you attend.
Please contact Rev. Molly care@atjohns-abq.org, or 505-883-9717 ext. 127, for more information and to express your interest.
We Care Support Group for Caregivers
Saturdays 10:30am - Noon in the Church Library
Next Meeting on December 14
Homebound COmmunion
Our Homebound Communion Service brings the sacrament of Holy Communion to those unable to attend church in person. Through this ministry, we extend the love, care, and fellowship of our faith community to those at home, ensuring that everyone can partake in the sacred connection and grace of the Lord’s table.
Please contact Rev. Molly at care@atjohns-abq.org, or 505-883-9717 ext. 127, for more information, and if you are interested in signing up to receive Homebound Communion or be a part of the volunteer team that gives Communion.
Homebound Communion Service
Next Offered on December 8
Other Support
PRAYER QUILT
Twice a month our Needle Arts Group creates a quilt that they give away to a church member, family member, or friend in need. Their quilt is included in our newsletter, along with a prayer for that person for our congregation to lift up together.
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PRAYER SHAWLS
Prayer shawls that are made by our Needle Arts group are available at every service for anyone in need of God’s love. Visit the Hospitality Desk by our Sanctuary to pick one up.
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PRAYER SUPPORT
How we support you and your family in prayer during this difficult time? Prayers for health, employment, peace? Please send your prayer requests to the Prayer Team at mapalook@comcast.net, or fill out the Prayer Request form below to send a request to Molly Shannon.
In-Person & ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICE AVAILABLE
The St. John's staff includes Susan Brumbaugh, a licensed mental health counselor who is available to meet virtually and in person. Click here to learn more about our counseling services. Click here to learn more about Practice of Presence, a weekly mediation and mindfulness group that meets online and is led by Susan Brumbaugh.​