St. John the Divine will host the Stephen Ministry 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm. Stephen Ministers throughout the Houston area are invited to attend, as are anyone interested in making the church and the world a caring place. Attendees will learn more about empathy, grief, and relating to those who are grieving, unexpected ways to care, mental health crises, how to care for and relate to those with cancer, and how to support the caregiver. Dr. Kenneth Haugk, Founder and Executive Director of Stephen Ministry in St. Louis, will be present to meet and speak with attendees. Cost: $15.

Join us on Sunday, January 25, for Shine Forth Sunday as St. John the Divine launches our capital campaign and celebrates this exciting moment in our shared life! The morning includes our regular 9 am traditional services, Awesome Worship at 9:15 am, the Annual Meeting and campaign kickoff, and a joyful all-parish buffet lunch. The 11:15 am service will not meet, but the 8 am and 5 pm Chapel services will be held as usual. Come be part of the celebration as we shine forth together.

Electronic and absentee voting for our annual vestry election begins on Sunday, January 18. All church members will be emailed an electronic ballot. If you prefer to vote via scantron, please view the schedule below.