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.
We Read the Bible Together
We Pray Together
We Share Together
We Serve One Another
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.
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.
Adult Sunday School: the history of the church
Leaders: Ken Cook
When: Sundays @11:45am
Where: St. John’s Fellowship Hall
The adults are learning about Church History, “Christ and the Church from Acts to the Present Day.” This is a 32-week course which is held after our Sunday 10am Holy Communion Service. Teaching, discussion and questions/answers will be offered in every session. Historical settings, figures, movements, thought, resources, biblical insight and Christian theology will be considered on each occasion.
Compline
Leaders: Cody Palmer & 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.
WOmen’s Bible Study: THE BOOK OF MARK
Leader: Lynn Rudolph
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays @6pm
Where: Rudolph’s Home, located at 1145 Bristol Road in Southampton
All women are welcome! Our evening begins at 6 o’clock with a light soup and salad meal and then we continue with our Bible study portion. We meet at the Rudolph‘s house, across from the church. If you plan to join us please let us know either by email at Lynn.rudolph at gmail.com.
Women’s Bible Study: THE Gospel of Luke
Leaders: Margie Cook
When: Wednesday @10am
Where: St. John’s Library
We are focusing on how God takes care of his people in the Book of Esther and relate it to how God takes care of us. Fellowship and prayer are an integral part of our time together. Childcare will be available during the bible study. This group is open to all women! We are meeting through May 2025. Please contact Margie Cook for more information.
Men’s Bible Study: THE BOOK OF Ephesians
Leaders: Mark Rudolph
When: Thursday @ 6:30 am
Where: St. John’s Library
The Men’s bible study is open to all men. We are just starting a study the book of Ephesians. If you are unable to attend in person, we also meet on Zoom. Often the men will conclude the Bible study with breakfast at a local diner in Southampton. Please contact Mark Rudolph for more information.
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.