St. John’s United Methodist Church

Dear St. John’s Church Family,
It is wonderful to be home from my venture last week to Kansas, but I have to tell you that this event was one of the most enjoyable, and beneficial events I have ever attended.  There were many things that I would like to address with our church leaders about the […]

From the New England Conference UMC issue of UMCatalyst News Notes:
Donations for hurricane relief along the Gulf Coast this year are falling far behind the level of need and the usual levels of giving. This is true for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) as well as for other well-known relief organizations, including the […]

September 25, 2008    St. John’s Church “News & Notes”
Happy Autumn, my Friends,
Though I’ve seen it in years gone by, I’m borrowing this piece from the most recent issue of St. Mark’s UMC, Kittery newsletter:  “My church is composed of people like me.  We make it what it is.  It will be friendly, if I am.  Its […]

Operation Blessing is in need of casserole dishes, vacuums, blenders, alarm clocks, King and Queen blankets and sheets, shower curtains, mops, silverware, towels and irons.
Automobile Needs: We have a vital need for inspectable, working cars for needy families. If you can meet this need, please contact David at 603-430-8561 M-Th-Fri. We also […]

October is the month for the Older Adults Luncheon in Hartford Hall. This year the luncheon will be on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. All church members seventy or older and their spouses are invited to lunch, which will include pie and ice cream. There will be time for socializing and visiting so […]

Women’s Book Circle will meet on Monday, October 6th, at 7 PM, at Rita Murphy’s home in Durham. We will discuss Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. This is a novel about a unique form of communication and the dangers and blessings of friendships. All are welcome. If […]

Praised as ‘madly original’ ‘brilliantly gifted’, and a ‘a superstar of the organ’, the 27 year-old Cameron Carpenter is a flamboyant performer with a unique approach to the organ. Dover is the second stop in his international “revolutionary season” tour that includes the world-renowned Royal Albert Hall in London and with concerts in Dallas, […]

The annual “Blessing of the Animals” will take place at St. John’s on Sunday, October 5th, at 3:00 PM. This event is for everyone – the St. John’s Church family and all our neighbors as well. Bring any animal that you can control, and Jinny Scott (in Pastor Mark’s absence) will bless the […]

October is always a popular time to have a Blood Drive. The volunteers often come dressed in their favorite costumes. Cookies in the canteen area are usually decorated as pumpkins and of course HOT homemade soups and chowders are always available.
So come, join us FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17th 2:00 to 7:00 PM in Hartford […]

If you have every volunteered at the Dover Food Pantry or the Dover Friendly Kitchen you are invited to a dessert honoring your service. The dessert will be on Tuesday, October 14th at 7 PM at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Reservations are required. If you would like to attend, contact Bob […]