We work hard to put our love of neighbor into action. We have a monthly “Second Offering” that goes to local non-profits, including HOPE Calloway, Needline, Soup for the Soul, and others. We put our faith into action in many different ways, both as a church community and as individuals. You will find St. John’s people doing amazing things in Murray, Cadiz, Mayfield, and beyond! Here’s just a brief description of a few things we do:
Blessing Box
We have a blessing box on our church property that provides food for those in need in our community.
Laundry Love
Laundry Love is a nationwide ministry that seeks to give individuals or families the option of redirecting funds from laundry expenses toward food, medical, gas, or transportation costs, as well as school supplies and other basic, everyday necessities. Members of our congregation host Laundry Love monthly events in Trigg County to provide free laundry nights at a local laundromat. We also give out laundry cards for the iWash in Murray through the Family Resource Centers at both Calloway County and Murray Independent School Districts and through our church office.
"I was wondering how I was going to be able to afford doing my laundry and then this started! See, God takes care of me."-- Laundry Love participant, Trigg County, 2019
Prayer Shawls
The care and love of knitting and crochet which reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace. Many blessings are knitted or crocheted into every item made. The knitter (or crocheter) begins each shawl with prayers for the recipient. Intentions are continued throughout the creation of the items. When the shawl or other item being made is completed, it is offered a final blessing by the priest before being sent along its way to local nursing homes, hospice centers, and other destinations.
Mission Trips
The people of St. John's join together to go on short term domestic mission trips to areas of our country impacted by crises or natural disasters. Most recently, our youth joined other youth from an Episcopal Church in Florida in June of 2022 to help provide disaster relief in Mayfield and Fulton. In the past, a joint group from our parish and the Episcopal College Fellowship at Murray State University took part in flood relief efforts in Baton Rouge, LA in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. Participants gutted houses for homeowners and helped with mold remittance. Wherever we go, our fellowship with one another is strengthened as we live out our discipleship.
