 Chicken & BiscuitSt. John's hosted it's semi-annual Chicken and Biscuit luncheon on April 10, 2019 |  Chicken & Biscuit |  Chicken & Biscuit |
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 Chicken & Biscuit |  Chicken & BiscuitThe magic in the kitchen! |  CongregationThe smiling faces of St. John's, from when Bishop Singh came to visit on November 4, 2018 |
 ConfirmandsEight folks in the parish renewed their faith and were Confirmed, Received into the church, or Reaffirmed their baptismal vows. Congratulations! |  Children's AreaA local Girl Scout completed her Gold Award Project, which to create a Children's Area in our church. Great job! |  Children's AreaCan you identify the Bible stories depicted in the mural? |
 Congregational DevelopmentA couple members of St. John's attended a two-year program called the College for Congregational Development. This program provides church leaders with tools for helping their parishes to be more healthy, faithful, and effective faith communities. |  Highway CleanupParishioners at St. John's care for a 2-mile strip of Route 96 between Clifton Springs and Phelps. We recently held a clean-up day to clear litter from the area. |  Youth SundayIn place of our final Sunday School class, we held Youth Sunday, in which the young people of St. John's helped to lead the service! Here the young folks listen to Andrew's children's message. |
 Yard Sale 2018In early June, St. John's held a Yard Sale in cooperation with the Clifton Springs Sulphur Springs Festival! |  Yard Sale 2018Despite being in June, it was a chilly day! |  Soft SpaceOne of two "Soft Spaces" in the sanctuaries for children to sit, play, and create as they participate in the worship service |
 Soft Spaces |  Soft SpacesThe second of two Soft Spaces |  Soft Spaces |
 2017 Christmas ConcertOn December 10, St. John's musicians Arsen Jamkotchian and Becca Galick offered a Christmas concert at the Spa Apartment Chapel. A link to a video of the concert can be accessed by clicking on the photo and then on the link below. |  2017 Christmas Concert |  2017 Christmas ConcertArsen describes his solo piano piece |
 2017 Christmas Concert |  2017 Christmas ConcertThe audience mingles with the musicians after the performance |  2017 Christmas ConcertAdoring fans greet the performers |
 Bishop's VisitBishop Prince Singh visited us on September 18th to celebrate the Confirmation and Reception of five members at St. John's. |  Bishop's Visit |  Bishop's VisitThe five newly confirmed and received finally have a chance to relax and celebrate after a summer of hard work! |
 Raised BedsWe're growing peppers, herbs, tomatoes, and flowers for the community food cupboard! |  PentecostRachel and Jade help dismiss everyone! |  PentecostThe Backuses enjoy a cup of coffee after church |
 Linda, Gloria, AndrewGloria wishes St. John's farewell as she and her family move down to Florida! |  Easter Sunday 2017Children's message |  Easter Sunday 2017Breaking out the "alleluias" after they've been put away for 40 days! |
 Chicken and Biscuit, March 2017The pie-cutters finishing their work! |  Chicken and Biscuit, March 2017The product of all their cutting |  Chicken and Biscuit, March 2017Last minute preparations before the guests arrive! |
 Chicken and Biscuit, March 2017The proverbial passing of the torch (or bag of carrots, as the case may be) |  Chicken and Biscuit, March 2017A few tired souls relax after the lunch rush! |  Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper |
 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper |  Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper |  Turning the Other CheekAndrew needed a volunteer to help demonstrate what it means to "turn the other cheek." Steve bravely stepped up. |
 Turning the Other Cheek |  Christmas Concert at Spa ApartmentsCara Johnson and Johnandrew Slominski offered a beautiful Christmas concert at the Spa Apartments in Clifton Springs! |  Salt Potato GiveawayA few volunteers brave the cold to give away free Salt Potatoes during the Clifton Springs Festival of Lights |
 Salt Potato GiveawayA few more jovial faces! |  Chicken and Biscuit, Fall 2016Chef Bill Lindner gets ready for the Chicken and Biscuit festivities at St. John's! |  Chicken and Biscuit, Fall 2016Pam works her magic making coleslaw |
 Chicken and Biscuit, Fall 2016Before the meal begins, Linda and Joan go over last-minute details |  Chicken and Biscuit, Fall 2016Tables ready for hungry guests |  Chicken and Biscuit, Fall 2016...And they arrive! |
 Chicken and Biscuit, Fall 2016 |  Chicken and Biscuit, Fall 2016 |  Chicken and Biscuit, Fall 2016 |
 Chicken and Biscuit, Fall 2016 |  Chicken and Biscuit, Fall 2016 |  Johnnie Mallery's SongOn September 18, Johnnie taught the congregation "I'm Just a Nobody" by the Williams Brothers. |
 Johnnie Mallery's Song |  Johnnie Mallery's Song |  Yard SaleOn June 4th, St. John's hosted a Yard Sale during the Sulphur Springs Festival in Clifton Springs. We had a beautiful day and a great turn-out - thanks to everyone who helped to organize the event! |
 Yard Sale |  Yard Sale |  Yard Sale |
 Yard Sale |  Yard SaleThe masterminds behind the Yard Sale. |  Yard Sale |
 Yard SaleGary shows off his newest purchase! |  Chicken & Biscuit LunchTwice a year, St. John's hosts a Chicken & Biscuit Lunch. We usually serve around 400 people in 2 hours, so a lot of prep work needs to take place. These photos show some of the St. John's workers getting ready for the big meal! |  Chicken & BiscuitDesert-cutting and desert-boxing station |
 Chicken & BiscuitDesserts ready to be served! |  Chicken & BiscuitPreparing cranberry sauce for take-outs requires precise measurements and calculations. |  Chicken & BiscuitCatching up over chicken |
 Chicken & Biscuit |  Chicken & Biscuit"You want HOW many carrots cut up?" |  Chicken & Biscuit"Don't worry - I'll help!" |
 Chicken & BiscuitTaking a breather |  Chicken & Biscuit |  Chicken & Biscuit |
 BaptismOn January 17th, we celebrated as three people were baptized at St. John's: Cole, Rachel, and Diane! |  Baptism |  BaptismCole shares a moment with his grandma after he gets dried off. |
 Baptism |  BaptismThe two children who were baptized are ready to celebrate (and eat)! |  Baptism"Time for cake?" |
 Shrove Tuesday Pancake SupperOn the eve of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, it is tradition to get rid of all fatty foods from the kitchen. A pancake supper has become the regular way to celebrate "Fat Tuesday" and use up all the food, while spending some time celebrating with family and friends! |  Pancake Supper |  Pancake SupperSeveral guests cannot contain their excitement and enthusiasm about pancakes (despite their best efforts). |
 Pancake Supper |  Pancake SupperBill, a representative from the Ontario County Humane Society, explains a bit about the work that the Society does. |  Pancake Supper |
 Pancake SupperHumane Society display, including pictures of pets who have been adopted in the past year. |  Pancake Supper |  Pancake SupperThe masterminds behind the meal, hard at work. |
 Renewal of VowsOn December 27, Linda and Bill renewed their marriage vows as they prepare to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. |  Renewal of Vows |  Renewal of Vows |
 Church Greening & Cookie ExchangeEveryone brought cookies to enjoy as we worked to prepare the church for Christmas! |  Church Greening & Cookie Exchange |  Church Greening & Cookie Exchange |
 Church Greening & Cookie ExchangeHard at work! |  Church Greening & Cookie Exchange |  Church Greening & Cookie Exchange |
 Church Greening & Cookie Exchange |  Church Greening & Cookie Exchange |  Church Greening & Cookie ExchangeThe finished product! |
 WeddingVirginia and Frederick Church were joined in marriage in December of 2015. |  Wedding |  Wedding |
 St John's Presenting Check to FLACRASt. John's raised over $400 at Andrew's ordination for FLACRA, the Finger Lakes Addiction Counseling & Referral Agency. Here, Linda, Andrew, and Dale present FLACRA CEO Marty Teller with a check from St. John's. |  Ordination PreparationsAll set and ready for hungry guests! |  |
 Folks hard at work, getting things ready! |  Folks hard at work, getting things ready! |  Folks hard at work, getting things ready! |
 Folks hard at work, getting things ready! |  Preparations |  |
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 Displaying an ordination gift! |  Blessing of the Animals ServiceIn celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, St. John's offers a service in which pet owners could bring their furry friends to receive a blessing. |  BlessingEach pet (and owner) received a certificate and a metal tag to show that he/she had been blessed. |
 Double blessing |  Blessing |  Post-blessing socializing |
 Just your average Sunday......with church, sunshine, and a goat. |  David and Goliath |  One hungry goat"That camera looks delicious!" |
 End-of-Summer PicnicFolks from St. John's and from around town gather together for a picnic meal on August 30. |  Buffet LinePicnic-goers brought all sorts of delicious dishes for everyone to enjoy. |  Conversations |
 Enjoying the Day |  Sun and Shade"Are you sure this thing is sturdy?" |  A quiet moment |
 GrillmastersMaking hungry people happy! |  Shady MomentTwo parishioners take a break from the sun to enjoy the shade. |  PreparationsMany hands make light the work! |
 Deep in Conversation"So do you think this will be the year for the Bills?" |  InspectionJean checks to make sure everything is in order. |  Grilling!Hard at work. Sort of. |
 ...and pause.Taking a break! |  RainbowA beautiful double rainbow graces the sky in Clifton Springs on an August evening. |  Rainbow Behind the Church |
 MajesticThere must be a pot of gold nearby... |  Springtime at St. John's |  Church Panoramic |
 Front of the church |  ImposingLooking up from the church entrance |  Church Entrance |