Worship Services
Sundays
08.00 AM - Holy Eucharist - Rite I
10.30 AM - Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II
Tuesday
12.15 PM - Healing Eucharist with anointing
Monday - Friday
08.15 AM : Morning Prayer
Church Address
St. John's Episcopal Church
215 North 6th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: 479-782-9912
Fax: 479-782-4369
Church Offices & Mailing Address
St. John's Episcopal Church
214 North 6th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acolytes: Assist with a variety of duties during services and serve at the altar.  

Pettus Kincannon                       452-2007           Bob Klek               452-1033

Robin Flippin (Scheduler)            484-7269

Adult Christian Education and Formation :

Sunday Adult Study from a selected book/topic - Farrah Fielder                 478-9779

Sunday Bible Study-participants study books of the bible-Steve Kilpatrick 452-9931

Altar Guild:  Members are responsible for maintaining the altar linens and vessels, setting up for services, clean-up following services and are responsible for seeing that altar flowers go to shut-ins.

Lee Vlademar  - Altar Guild    782-2820    Jane Walcott - Altar Flowers    783-8697

Backpack Program - Parishioners donate non-perishable food items which are given to the Community Services Clearinghouse.  These snacks are put in backpacks and sent home on Fridays with school aged children to be sure that they have something to eat through the weekend time.  Donations may be put in the wagon located in the Information Center.

Bob & Patti Gray                                785-5995

Bookstore:Stocks books, religious articles, cards and gifts to sell to members as well as the public.

Cindy Cole                                          648-3043      

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Building & Grounds:   Maintenance of all church property.

Larry McGowan (Vestry)                649-8673

John Hamill (Jr. Warden)               782-4882

Fr. Mike Lager (Rector)                 782-9912  

Richard Hossley  (Vestry)              649-0884

Camp Mitchell: Conference facilities and campgrounds for the Diocese of Arkansas. It is used for church retreats, women's meetings, summer youth camp as well as many other functions.

Helen & Rick Hardgraves      501-727-5451

Cards for Others - Collection of unused cards (Christmas & general) to go to nursing home residents who have little or no family support in the area.  Collection baskets are in the Welcome Center & Skinner Bldg.

Bill Speer                                     785-2992

Centering Prayer:A method designed to open us to the development of contemplative prayer.  Centering Prayer is the opening of mind and heart - our whole being - to God.  It is a simple style of prayer, but by no means easy.

David Sims                                   474-4215

ChoirThese are volunteers who sing and play for the glory of God.  It is open to all persons who love music.  There are regular Wednesday night rehearsals at 6:30 p.m.

Tim Hess                                      649-0284  

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Christ Care Groups: Gatherings of groups approximately 3 to 12 persons meeting regularly to develop close personal bonds with one another and with Jesus Christ.

   Robin Flippin                    484-7269            " Girls Just Want to Have Fun" 

  Doug & Anne Thrift           478-9933

Church Periodical Club - CPC distributes Bibles, Prayer Books and other religious materials to missions and institutions that could not otherwise afford them.  CPC Sunday is the first Sunday in May.

Julia Dobbins    (ECW)        452-5388

College Ministry- A developed ministry for college students.

Jeannie McCabe                  782-9912, 221-4032

Columbarium and Memorial Garden: A place of repose for the ashes of those who have died. It is located on the east wall of the garden.

Harold MacDowell                            646-3131         Bobby Vick, Jr.      452-2280

Cursillo Ultreya: A movement within the church that supports the mission of individual Episcopalians to exercise a ministry of witness and service in their own environments in the world.

Norman & Ann Ward                       629-4511

Dream Group:  Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6:00 to share and discuss the meaning of dreams as a way of listening for and discerning God's will in our lives.

Suzy Smith                                     782-3300

Education for Ministry: EFM is the theological extension program of the School of Theology of the University of the South in Sewanee, TN. Completion of the program takes four years during which participants study the Bible, church history and twentieth century theology.  Participants commit to ONE year at a time.

David Sims                                       474-4215       Joe Roam                 650-3056

Episcopal Church Women (ECW):  All women in the church are members of this outreach ministry. The Group meets several times a year for pastoral care, outreach projects, field trips, and study.

Carol Clifton         414-5164

Mary McSwain      452-2264     

Episcopal Relief Fund - The ERD is the Episcopal Church's primary ministry of outreach and emergency care throughout the world. The ERD responds in time of warfare and natural disaster.

Lill Kropp                                           452-2170

Eucharistic Ministers: Lay people who are licensed and trained to assist at the worship services by administering the chalice at the Eucharistic Services.

Mary Ann Arnold (10:30)                    452-1359

Becky Ibison (8:00)                            452-2008

Eucharistic Visiters (part of the Pastoral Care Team):  Members of St. John's take the gospel reading, prayers and communion to those who cannot come to church. EV's are licensed by the Diocese of Arkansas after a period of training and preparation.

Susan Horton                                      484-5883 

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EYC- STARFISH: 6th - 12th grade youth weekly program of activities and service through the Episcopal Youth Community (EYC).  The group also participates in diocesan events and an annual mission trip.  To join, simply come to any EYC meeting (open to non St. John's youth, too).

Jeannie McCabe                                  782-9912

Food Fiesta:  Parish wide fund raiser for community outreach and ECW operations.

Mary Ann Arnold                                  452-1359

Girls Night Out :  A group of women, diverse ages who meet once a month at different restaurants for socialization.

Bettye Fields                                        452-2637

Good Samaritan Clinic: Provides medical treatment for those have no health insurance.  It is located at 615 N. "B" St. 

Brenda Hook                                          783-0233                        

Greeters: Greeters welcome those coming to worship at St. John's. They identify visitors and connect them with someone to host them through their visit.

Cathy Bain                                               452-6758 

Handicapped Access: There is a ramp located at the parking lot entrance to the education wing of the church. Handicapped persons may reach the church by going through the Parish Hall to the chapel and down the ramp to the nave of the church. There is also a handicapped accessible restroom.

Hearing Impaired: The church is equipped with private, portable earphones which amplify the public address system for those with hearing difficulties. Please ask one of the ushers about using a hearing device.

Healing Service:  Tuesdays at 12:15 in the Skinner Building Chapel prayers are offered in the absence of a priest with anointing of oil.

Historian: Compiles a photographic history of St. John's.

    

Hospitality Time Host:  Help with snacks that are served after the 8:00 & 10:30 services.

Mary Ann Arnold                                    452-1359

Kairos:  Prison Ministry.

Norman & Ann Ward                             474-1053

Kitchen Guild: Monthly scheduled "Kitchen Helpers" are assigned to make sure the kitchen is in order.

Candi Hamill                                           782-4882

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Laymen's League: The Laymen meet on the last Friday of the month except during November and December. The primary activity of the group is social, but they are willing to help out when needed.

Dave Arnold                                          452-1359

Lectors: Lay people who read at the services of worship.

Becky Ibison (8:00)                                 452-2008

Mary Ann Arnold (10:30)                         452-1359

 

Library: The library is stocked with a wide variety of reading materials from novels to major reference works.

Cindy Cole                                               648-3043

Eden Buergler                                         452-1259   

LOGOS: Weekly children's ministry K-5th in cooperation with 1st Presbyterian Church. Meets at 1st Presbyterian Church 4:15-6:45 on Wednesdays during the school year.

Betsy Robinson                                      452-2977    

Memorials Committee: Parishioners who oversee how the memorials funds are being designated and spent.

Mary Jane Mustard                                  782-3343

Sally Vick (Vestry)                                    478-6477

Louise Watts (Sr. Warden)                     782-9290

David Arnold (Treasurer)                        452-1359

Miles of Pennies (MOP-ECW):  Funds collected that go to purchasing materials for school-aged children.

Lori Burton                                              783-5331

Neighbor to Neighbor:   Geographically divided groups within the parishe with coordinators who keep in touch with their people to see if they are in need of any pastoral care.

Mary Ann Arnold                                      452-1359 

Newcomers Ministry:   Acquaint new people with how to "plug in" to the ministries available at St. John's.

Mary Ann Arnold                                      452-1359 

Newsletter: Volunteers who help compile the articles for the church newsletter.

Mary Jane Mustard                                  782-3343

Next Step Day Room: Ministry that works with the homeless to help them find jobs and to aid them with personal needs. 

Gary Hays                                               782-5433

Linda Gabriel                                          474-4721

Nursery: Child care provided for Sunday worship and at other times when needed.  Parishioners volunteer on Sunday mornings.

Judy Trowbridge                                    785-5550

Angel Hallmark                                       561-4220

Pastoral Care Team: Seeks ways to nurture our parish family.  Provides food in times of crisis, makes phone calls, visits, and sends cards to those who are in nursing homes and homebound.

Team Leader -- Mary Ann Arnold - 452-1359

     Bereavement Committee - Food & Receptions

     Neighbor to Neighbor

Bread Deliveries to Newcomers - Molly Schardt - 709-9497

Calls - Barbara Hanna - 646-0477

Cards/Calls - Bettye Fields - 452-2637

Eucharistic Visitors - Susan Horton - 484-5883

Food During Illnesses - Judy Trowbridge - 785-5550

Visitations - Kit Hart - 629-1505

Permanent Deaconate: Ordained ministry available to anyone wanting to serve as a Deacon.

Photographer:  Photographs special events and parishioners.

Karen Rouse                                           648-0068

Reception Committee: Work together with other parishioners on special occassions.

Mary Ann Arnold                                     452-1359

Parish Discretionary Funds:  Many crisis, emergencies and opportunities for charity come to the attention of the Rector.  The Discretionary Fund is a means for the church to respond to such needs.  Anyone may contribute by making a check payable to St. John's designated for the Discretionary Fund.

Sack Lunch Program:  This is a program to feed the hungry in Fort Smith.  Through volunteers from our church and from the community, St. John's gives away thousands of sack lunches yearly, to anyone who comes to our door needing this ministry.  This ministry serves a critical need for those who are poorest and most vulnerable in our community.  Breakfast is served Monday through Friday and lunch is served Monday through Saturday from the Secrest Building.

Jean Kolljeski                                          996-7230

Saints Alive:  This group meets strictly for fun and fellowship.  Once a month, the congregation is invited to a member's house for a potluck dinner.  This is an "adults only " event.

Janee Crotts                                          997-8964

Telephone Committee: Several members of the parish phone members when there is something out of the ordinary going on or to let them know of special needs in the congregation.

Sally Vick                                                478-6477 AND Neighbor to Neighbor List

United Thank Offering: (ECW) UTO is the outreach arm of the women of the Epsicopal Church throughout the world.  Members of St. John's use a UTO collection box as a place for offerings and prayers given at any time of thanksgiving.  That money is then sent to the diocese which in turn sends it to the National Church to be combined with moeny from dioceses from all over the country.  It is then held until the General Conference and given out as grants worldwide to groups who need help.

Nancy Sparks                                   918-775-2898

Ushers: Ushers help with our ministry of greeting and order.  They also bring the gifts of bread and wine forward for the Eucharist.

John Hamill (8:00)                                   782-4867

Jim Walcott (special services)                  783-8697

Vacation Bible School: Vacation Bible School is for children from nursery through sixth grade and is scheduled for one week during the summer.  It is held with Trinity Episcopal Church and St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church.  There are Bible stories, songs, crafts, and refreshments.

Jeannie McCabe                      782-9912,221-4032

Vestry: It is the governing body of the parish and is made up of fifteen communicants in good standing.  Each member serves a term of three years.  They are elected by the members at the Annual Meeting each January.

Sr. Warden, Louise Watts                        782-9290

Jr. Warden, John Hamill                            782-4867

Visually Impared: Large print versions of the Eucharist are available for those with vision challenges.  You may also purchase one of your own from the Bookstore.

Worship Leaders:  Licensed lay people who can conduct all services of worship except Holy Eucharist.

Mary Ann & Dave Arnold                             452-1359

Julia Dobbins                                               452-5388

Harold MacDowell                                       646-3131

Bill Murray                                                   648-1933

Dennis Goff                                          918-775-4300

Ron Lawson                                         918-962-2517

Sara Edmiston                                             452-3334

Jeannie McCabe                                          221-4032

Young Adult Ministry : A group for young adults (18-30) who are not students and who do not have children.

YMAT:  The adult leaders (Youth Ministries Advisory Team) plans the program for the children and youth of St. John's parish.  We utilize additional volunteers willing to help provide food and transportation on occasion.

Jeannie McCabe                           782-9912,221-4032

 

 

 

 

  

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