YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.
St. John's
United Church of Christ
Brighton, IL
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Our faith is 2,000 years old but our thinking is not. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.
We are an "Open and Affirming" church.
We value inclusion and welcome diversity.
We value inclusion and welcome diversity.
Upcoming Events
"The Shack" to be Shown on Movie Night, Aug. 25, All are Welcome
The next movie to be shown at St. John's as part of the "Movies That Matter" series is The Shack. It will be shown on Friday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. at St. John's UCC, 216 North Street in Brighton. This showing is open to the community and anyone is welcome to attend. There is no charge (donations are appreciated). Popcorn and soda will be provided.
In the movie, a family tragedy sends a man into a deep depression and he faces a crisis of faith. A series of important encounters in an abandoned shack change his life.
In the movie, a family tragedy sends a man into a deep depression and he faces a crisis of faith. A series of important encounters in an abandoned shack change his life.
St. John's Bereavement Support Group Meets Wednesday Nights
Pastor Laurie leads a weekly Bereavement Support Group at St. John's on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., through August 30. The weekly, 90-minute group meeting is part education and part grief support discussion to help one another through the long journey of grief. All are welcome to attend.
Plan to Attend the St. John's Fall Festival on Sat., Sept. 16
The St. John's Fall Festival will feature a variety of merchandise and handcrafted items, as well as the St. John's Country Store, which will have baked goods, preserves and home-grown produce. Fish sandwiches, brats, hotdogs, chips and soda will also be available for purchase.
Be sure to visit the St. John's Fall Festival on Sat., Sept. 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It will be held in the church parking lot.
If you know of a crafter/vendor who may want to participate in the St. John's Fall Festival, please email Pastor Laurie Crelly for more information or call the church office at 618-372-3737.
Be sure to visit the St. John's Fall Festival on Sat., Sept. 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It will be held in the church parking lot.
If you know of a crafter/vendor who may want to participate in the St. John's Fall Festival, please email Pastor Laurie Crelly for more information or call the church office at 618-372-3737.
Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 10:15 a.m.
We invite all to bring beloved pets to the Blessing of the Animals at St. John's UCC on Sept. 24. The service begins at 10:15 a.m. We take the time to pray for and bless our many wonderful animals, whether dog, cat, mouse, horse, cow, or other animal. The service will be held in the church parking lot so please cage your pet if necessary. If the weather is bad, the service will be in the church basement, where only smaller domestic animals will be able to attend.
