Community

Adult Education

Bible Study
Bible Study meets weekly at Panera Bread in Huntington Village. Contact: Debbie Cortes

Rector’s Bible Study
Mondays, 12 noon (except holiday Mondays)
The Rector’s Bible Study is an opportunity at the start of the week to study the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. The study will focus on the place of the assigned texts in the larger canon of scripture, their res…

Aging in Place

St. John’s Aging in Place group, formed in 2011, presents an annual series of lunchtime programs in Bleecker Hall for parishioners and community members. Topics are issues of concern to those growing old in our area and/or those caring for relatives or friends. Clergy and other experts make presentations and lead discussions. Programs are generally scheduled on a Tuesday at 12:…

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not a…

Caring Connection

Caring Connection links parish volunteers with fellow parishioners when an “extra pair of hands” would be appreciated.

What does Caring Connection offer?

• Rides to church and church events
• Driving to occasional appointments, etc.
• Occasional help with marketing
• An occasional meal
• A friendly visit or telephone call
• Get well and condolence cards
• A warm shawl as a symbol of caring
• Informat…

BlueGreen Theology

‘But ask the animals, and they will teach you;
the birds of the air, and they will tell you;
ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you;
and the fish of the sea will declare to you.
Who among all these does not know
that the hand of the Lord has done this?
In his hand is the life of every living thing
and the breath of every human being.'
Job 12:7-10

St. John’s BlueGreen Theology ministry is dedicated to knowing, healing and sustaining the ecosystems in which we call home. We believe that the natural world is the setting in which, in this life, we come to know God. We believe that our call as Christians is into a relationship of balance and responsibility with creation.

In the story of creation (in the Book of Genesis) we encounter not explicit facts but deep truths. Our concern is less with how long it took and when it happened, than with the profound revelation that what has come to be is good...

"And God saw that it was good." Genesis

As stewards of our gifts, especially the beautiful surroundings of our church, we are compelled – by faith – to act in such a way as to serve them. The woods, the pond, the harbor, the sound and all that lives therein, these are also our brothers and sisters in Christ.

“How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?” 1 John 3:17

At St. John’s, with the help of our BlueGreen Theology committee, we have found many ways to help:

• St. John’s Grow-to-Give Garden
  
• The Laurel Hollow Shellfish Garden
  
• Partnering with local agencies: The Friends of the Bay, The Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Protection Committee, North Shore Land Alliance, and the Marine Department of the Cornell Cooperative Extension
  
• Making pledges: CleanSeas, The Great Healthy Yard Project

Please join us in our efforts. Look for BlueGreen Theology events on our Facebook page and our Events & Calendar page.

Outreach

The Outreach Committee provides St. John's with an organized and effective outreach channel for helping disadvantaged people to help themselves.

What do we do?
As a vital part of St. John’s mission of outreach, the Outreach Committee . . .

Supports local, national, and international organizations that help people to help themselves.

Volunteers skills and donations for local e…

St. John's Christmas Fair

St. John’s Christmas Fair is generally held the Saturday before Thanksgiving. It is the primary fundraiser for various projects, including donations to local and regional charities, and helps fund special projects within the church and its buildings. The Fair is a community effort and includes a silent auction, handmade crafts, baked goods, jewelry, antique linens, Christmas it…

St. John's Day Camp

St. John’s Day Camp has been serving young children in the Huntington area for over 40 years. It has been funded in part through contributions of individual parishioners and friends of St. John’s Church. It serves eighty children, ages four to six years old, for six weeks. This day camp is a program of enrichment, and it is staffed with professionals from the Huntington area.…

St. Matthias Fellowship, Haiti

St. Matthias Fellowship Celebrates Friendship (and a New Water Well!)

The St. Matthias Fellowship held a retreat in September 2017 to reflect on the Fellowship's mission, goals, and objectives. It has been almost eight years since St. John's first teamed up with St. Matthias School in Deslandes, Haiti. The retreat revealed new insights and ideas about our work together, and a�…

Tai Chi

A relaxing, meditative experience in a room filled with natural light and a beautiful view of St. John's Pond (Bleecker Hall)! Join instructor Regina R. Russo and experience this lovely and ancient "moving meditation" suitable for everyone.

According to Harvard Medical School, Tai Chi has value in treating and preventing many health problems and offers real health benefits. Regi…

Volunteer Opportunities

Join the Hospitality Team - Everyone is Welcome!

Have you ever wondered who puts together the many social events at St. John's - Coffee Hours, picnics, BBQ's, and receptions? The Hospitality Team organizes it all. Hospitality is a vital and fun part of the fellowship of St. John's. We welcome you to join our committee, host a Coffee Hour or to help occasionally at one of our event…