Ministries

St. John’s has many different ministries to serve both ourselves inside the church, and our neighbors outside the church. This list highlights some of the ministries that have been active at the parish. If you feel called to help with one of these ministries, please contact the parish office, the priest, or any vestry member.

Worship Ministries

  • Eucharistic Minister
  • Reader
  • Chalice Bearer
  • Musician (singer or instrumentalist)
  • Acolyte (adults and children 8 and older)
  • Altar Guild
  • Usher

Hospitality Ministries

  • Coffee Hour Host
  • Preparing meals and refreshments for special occasions
  • Fellowship Events

Education Ministries

  • Sunday School Teacher           (pre-K thru 12)
  • Sunday School Assistant         (pre-K thru 3)
  • Bible Study

Operations Ministries

  • Building & Repair Projects

Pastoral Ministries

  • Prayer Shawl Ministry
  • Youth Mentors

Leadership Ministries

(If you have been received into the Episcopal Church, please consider one of these ministries):

  • Vestry
  • Deanery & Convention Delegate
  • Diocesan Council
  • For other Diocesan ministries go to our Diocesan website at:  www.episcopalwny.org

Outreach Ministries

  • Election Night – Chicken N’ Biscuit Dinner
  • Chicken Chowder Sale
  • Perennial Plant Sale
  • Christmas Outreach Projects

SJC Mom’s Group

Meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, starting at 9:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m.  Certified child care is provided free of charge.  Your children will receive a healthy snack and have quality interaction with others in their age group.Moms have the opportunity to come together to relax and have breakfast, listen to a different speaker at each meeting, do a craft, share their knowledge of being a mom and gain information from others.  Our Priest is always available as a resource to our group.

Come and check us out and bring some friends – and your little ones too!!

Wilson Community Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is open to all residents in the Village and Town of Wilson who are in need.  It is located at St. Brendan’s On The Lake Church, 359 Lake Street, Wilson.  Their hours are every Tuesday from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Volunteers are always welcome.  If you are interested please contact Janet Hoffman at 716-751-0165. 

Food donations may be dropped off on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.Monetary donations may be sent to: 
Wilson Community Food Bank
P.O. Box 864, Wilson, NY 14172

If you are unable to drop off your donation(s), please feel free to call 716-228-2465 for a pick-up.