Category Archives: St. John’s Episcopal Church

Advent Concerts begin next Sunday at the Episcopal Church

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The annual Advent Concerts begin Sunday, December 2nd at the Episcopal-Lutheran Church on 2nd and Grant in Williams. Each concert begins at 4 p.m. each Sunday with a reception following. The concerts are free and open to all, but a donation is gratefully appreciated.

The first concert features bluegrass music. Reverend Ann Johnson describes this concert as guitar-picking and a lot of fun.

The second concert December 9th features the twenty-voice Arizona Mountain Chorale of Flagstaff.

The third concert on December 16th will feature the principle harpist of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, Elizabeth Elgin.

Finally on the 23rd the program features lessons in carols with special music.

Second street is closed because of the city Christmas tree. To reach the Episcopal Church take a right turn onto Third Street from Route 66 and a left turn on Grant. If you are traveling west on Railroad from Flagstaff, turn left on First Street. Go through Route 66 and turn right onto Grant at the post office.

Bishop Smith offers 100-year old communion at Episcopal Church

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WILLIAMS—Bishop Kirk Smith of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona joined the congregation in a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Williams Episcopal Church in William on Sunday. The Bishop offered communion and also had the pleasure of performing two confirmations Sunday.

The Bishop noted that church buildings are different than other building the same age. In other buildings the businesses and owners change. Church Buildings, however, are always in the same business.

“St. John’s has a great past,” the Bishop told the congregation, “but you also have a great future.”

Reverend Ann Johnson

The Episcopal Church was founded in Williams in 1912, but the building was built October 12, 1932. Reverend Ann Johnson has guided the church for several years. The Church provides Advent Concerts during Christmas time in addition to standard Christmas and Easter services.
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Take-a-Break center opens at St. John’s

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WILLIAMS—The St. John’s Episcopal Church has started a center to give caretakers of adults with special needs a chance to shop or just relax. The Take-a-Break (TAB) center provides a safe, non-medical social environment for adults with special needs such as autism or early dementia. The center does not provide medical facilities or a medical staff.

The center which operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. provides activities—cards, games, puzzles and such—for adults who are under the care of other adults. The idea is to provide a time for caregivers to take care of their needs for a short period. The center provides free coffee and donuts and lunch.

Drop-ins are welcome, but it is preferred if you call 635-2925 and ask for Pat or 635-2781 to leave a message. This is to ensure that space and lunch is available. St. John’s is at 202 W. Grant Avenue in Williams.