Community Groups

living out what happens in worship on Sunday morning.

We are committed to building a strong and vibrant culture that flows out our experience of the life of God. God is not an impersonal force, but a community of persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) who have loved each other for all eternity. We are made in the image of God and part of what it means to be human is to be created in and for community. You cannot be truly human or truly yourself apart from loving relationships with others, both God and people. We have committed to an ongoing offering of geographically focused groups of families and individuals, as well as spiritual formation cohorts on other weeknights and mornings at the church. 

Porch Groups & Bible Studies

Each of our groups are a place where people can experience significant, substantial, encouraging friendships. Porch Groups differ from Bible studies, in that they are primarily contexts for fellowship and a place into which to invite guests, friends, and neighbors without pressure or expectation. Bible studies are primarily contexts in which While each group is different, having its own personality, we have 5 actions that make a healthy Porch Group or Bible Study.

  1. We Read the Bible Together

  2. We Pray Together

  3. We Share Together

  4. We Serve One Another

  5. We Reach Out to our Neighbors Together

Newtown Porch Group

Leaders: Cody & Dacia Palmer

When: 3rd Saturdays @4:30pm

Where: 477 Linton Hill Road, Newtown, PA 18940

Newtown Porch Group gathers for dinner and fellowship once a month and incorporates a shortened version of evening prayer as part of their time together. Newtown Porch Group is family friendly with a warm welcome to all ages, including families with children. Please contact Cody Palmer for more information.

Elkins Park Porch Group

Leaders: Irene Maguire

When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays @6:30pm

Where: 46 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

The Elkins Park Porch Group gathers for food, fellowship, prayer, and often a board game or card game to close out the evening. The Elkins Park Porch Group is family friendly and children are welcome to participate. They are also open to people from all places and spaces of life and faith, gathering to do life together and be present for one another throughout the week. Please contact Irene Maguire for more information.

Kingdom Fellowship Porch Group

Leaders: Ray Baker

When: Every other Saturday @7pm

Where: 229 E Moreland Avenue, Hatboro, PA 19040

The Kingdom Fellowship Porch Group is the longest standing Porch Group at St. John’s, with years of community and relationship building in their dna. The Kingdom Fellowship is a welcoming group excited to incorporate you into their community. Please contact Ray Baker for more information.

POTLUCK MEALS

On the first Sunday of every month we gather after 10am worship for a potluck meal. Each month we have a different theme, which keeps it interesting for everyone. This is a wonderful time of fellowship, and it’s a great way to meet and mingle especially if you are new to our Church. Everyone is welcome! Following are themes for upcoming months:

  • Jul 6th - Mediterranean Cruise Italy

  • Aug 3rd - A Day at the Beach

  • Sep 1st - Mediterranean Cruise Israel

  • Oct 5th - Hawaiian Luau

Foundations (This will be offered at a later date.)

Leaders: St. John’s Pastors

When: Sundays @11:30am

Where: St. John’s Library

Foundations explores three crucial questions for every Christian: What do we believe? How do we pray? How do we live? It draws on the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments to guide us and ground our faith. Foundations is open to anyone desiring to grow in their faith, even if they do not necessarily intend to become members of St. John’s. It is, however, a prerequisite for membership, as well as baptism, parents of infants being baptized, marriage, confirmation, reaffirmation of one’s Christian faith, and certain leadership positions at St. John’s. Adults only. Childcare and Sunday School provided for all ages from 11:30am-12:30pm. Contact one of our pastors for more information or if you desire to take Foundations.

Compline

Leaders: Ken Cook

When: Wednesdays @6:30pm

Where: St. John’s Chapel

Every Wednesday all are welcome to come and enjoy a time of food, fellowship and prayer at our family night at St. John’s. Potluck dinner starts at 6pm and the evening offerings begin at 6:30pm. Compline, or the final prayer service of the daily prayers is a short and beautiful liturgy that helps us end the day well. Including in Compline is a rich time of prayer for the church, her members, and the mission of the church going forward! All are welcome to participate as often as you can, and there is no signup or long-term commitment required to join the Compline service on Wednesday evenings.

AUTHENTIC MANHOOD

Leader: Paul DeVito

When: 2nd Saturday of Every Month @8:00am

Where: St. John’s Library

Breakfast is served at 8am, followed by study and prayer.