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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 Grief Support Group meets monthly at the church on the 3rd Thursday of the month, from 1:30 - 3:00pm (park in the West church lot on Arizona St NE). This support group is 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 5 week Grief Recovery Group. 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
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the Month from 1:30-3:00pm
We look forward to meeting new caregivers (and our returning ones!) at our We Care Support Group for caregivers. We meet the second Saturday of the month, from 10:00am - noon in the church library (park in the West church lot on Arizona St NE). Topics discussed include Caregiver Burnout and thoughts on creative responses to stress. Future topics 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 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
Meets the 2nd Saturday of the Month from 10:00am - Noon in the Church Library
Homebound Communion
Our @Home 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 @Home Communion or be a part of the volunteer team that gives Communion.
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@Home Communion is given the 2nd Sunday of each quarter: March 9, June 8, September 14, and December 14.
@Home Communion Service
Offered the 2nd Sunday of Each Quarter (March, June, September, December)
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.​