Fall at St. John the Divine
What does growth in Jesus look like for you this year at St. John the Divine?
Stay Curious — Try Alpha
Wednesdays this fall! Come for a delicious catered dinner, a time of worship with modern worship leaders Sarah and Nick Gividen, and Alpha.
Gather in Christ
SJD Master Plan Town Hall
Please join us on Sept 22 for a town hall and update on our master plan process Merriman Holt Powell Architects.
Blessing of the Animals
Bring your pet to be blessed on Sept 29 by the clergy of SJD & a service for St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.
Choral Evensong
The Choir of St. John the Divine will lead this contemplative service of sung evening prayer. Oct 6 at 5 pm.
Oktober on the Blvd
Enjoy food, music, shopping, and games at this free, family-friendly event. Sunday, Oct. 20, 4pm - 7pm
Life in the Holy Spirit
Discover "Life in the Holy Spirit" at a powerful prayer weekend featuring guest speaker Fr. Nigel Mumford. Oct 24 & 25.
Grow as Disciples
Gathering as God’s People
The Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill leads a three-week series beginning Sept 8 on worship, Scripture, & the Eucharist.
Discover: What We Believe
This four-week class beginning Sept 8 will give you an overview of what we believe and how we worship. Begins Sept 8.
Abraham: Called to Worship
Our lay teachers lead a study on Abraham, as a Biblical character called to a life of worship. Begins Oct 6.
Global Anglicanism
Begins Oct 6 - explores how the global Anglican communion started and where it stands today.
Discover More: The Christian Life
Four-week class designed to follow the "Discover: What We Believe". Begins Oct 13.
Sung, Not Said: Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs
This fall we discuss all things that contribute to the joy of making melody to the Lord.
Go on Mission
Big Serve Saturday
Be "A Light for the City," by serving at one of twelve community partner locations throughout the city and on-site.
Thanksgiving Meal Collection
SJD will collect Thanksgiving meal items for our friends at the Nehemiah Center. Drive runs Oct 6 - Nov 13.
Service Saturday - Agape Development
Join the Service Saturday team for their November 2 project at community partner Agape Development.
For Children
Fall Sunday School
Nursery for 2 months - age 2 and Sunday school for age 2 through grade 5 kicks off on Sept 8.
The Bridge Children's Chapel
Children in grades 3 - 7 are invited to join a children's chapel during the 9 am Church service. Begins Sept 8.
Preparation for Communion
Children in 2nd grade (or older) are invited to participate for this 8-week course. Sign up by Sept 1. Begins Sept 8.
Family Retreat
The Family Retreat will be held at Tejas Camp and Retreat in Giddings, Texas with speaker Melina Luna Smith. Oct 4 - 6.
Family Matters Small Group
Join other young families on Oct 6 to read through Tish Harrison Warren’s Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Ordinary Life.
For Youth
Sunday School for Youth
We discuss hard questions about God, the Bible, the church, and more. Begins Sept 8.
Confirmation Classes
A year-long course for 8th grade students leads to Confirmation. Begins Sept 8.
Youth Sunday Night Live
Grades 6-12 are invited to meet monthly for food, fellowship, and a fun activity!
Youth Midweek
Come join us for dinner, games, and worship on Wednesday evenings. Resumes Sept 4.
For 20s & 30s
20s & 30s Neighborhood Groups
Join 20's & 30's for weekly dinner, Bible study, and group discussion. Tues at 7pm
Compline and Kirby
Prayer service with scripture & hymns. Third Thursdays at 7 pm. Kirby Icehouse afterward.
20's & 30's Genuine Eats
Pencil in the first Friday of every month* for our "Genuine Eats" at a local Houston restaurant.
For Adults
Moms & Munchkins
Moms, bring your little ones (age 5 & under) to a monthly playdate at the church!!
Reagan Cocke's Bible Study
Tuesdays at 11 am. Join the Rev. Reagan Cocke at lunchtime for a study on Daniel the Prophet.
Men's Life
Join the SJD men for a morning time of fellowship and study of Daniel. Tues. 7:15 am
Hope of Glory
Women's Bible study with Meg Rice on The Lord's Prayer. Thurs at 9:30 am
Women's Book Club
Read popular novels and discuss with other women. Third Tuesdays at 10 am
Dad's Group
Hang out with Neal McGowan and other dads to grow as fathers. 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30 pm
Body, Mind, and SOUL
For women of all ages - First Thursday at 5:30 pm with a cycling class, dinner & discussion.
Daughters of the King
Second Saturdays starting in September. Take lifelong vows to follow a "Rule of Life," which incorporate rules of prayer & service.
Women's Day of Reflection
Oct 5 - All women are invited to attend 'Fragrance of Life' with readings, prayer time, & cooking a brunch of fragrant herb dishes.
ECW Fall Coffee Celebration
Save the date, Tues, Oct 15, for the Women's Fall Coffee celebrating the new SJD Bookstore!
Pickleball
Join a fun group and get fit with pickleball at SJD on Friday afternoons & Saturdays mornings in the Hall Life Center!
For Seniors
Savvy Caregiver Classes
Tuesdays, 10 am, Sept 10 - 24. Let us help you navigate the challenges of caregiving.
SJD Parish Flu Vaccinations
Sept 22 & 26. Medicare and some insurance plans accepted.
Teaching Tech for Seniors
SJS students teach seniors tech skills in a small group setting in Sept & Oct.
Life Line Screening
Life Line Screenings provide comprehensive health screenings. Oct 18.
Funeral Planning Workshop
Nov 5, Make the choices that will personalize the service which will celebrate your life.
Memory Enhancement
Free 2-hour workshop on Nov 12 that will address four common memory complaints.
Bridge
Mondays at 1 pm. We welcome all experienced Bridge players.
Mahjong
Fridays, 12:30 pm. Our mahjong group welcomes all players!
Music & Fine Arts
ROCO Concert
20 years of ROCO at SJD! This concert includes a commission for SJD featuring organist Steve Newberry. Sept 28 at 5 pm.
Daryl Robinson Organ Recital
Oct 21 - A solo organ concert as part of the annual East Texas Pipe Organ Festival. Free and open to the public.
Concert - Tenebrae: A Celestial Gift
Hear one of the most famous performing choral groups in the world at SJD on Nov 9!
Prayer & Care
Walking the Mourner's Path
Tuesdays starting Oct 8. The Grief Ministry of St. John the Divine offers love and support to those experiencing loss.
The Gathering
A half-day program for adults with dementia provides respite for their caregivers. Meets on third Mondays.
Sewing and Prayer Shawl Ministry
Wednesdays, 10 am in The Parlor. Since 1939, Let's gather together for fellowship & creating.
Healing and Intercessory Prayer
Wednesdays, 6 pm in the Sid Smith Chapel. If you are in need of God’s gift of healing, we invite you to a weekly time of healing prayer.
Centering Prayer
Meditative Prayer and Lectio Divina, where we learn to still our minds, open our hearts & listen for God every Thursday morning.
Depression Support Group
Find support and connection through this free and confidential support group for individuals dealing with depression and bipolar disorder.