The Cactus & The Cross Blog

Interested in a practical way to serve with compassion? Participate in our bi-weekly Shower Ministry this Friday, October 24, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at St. John’s Courtyard. This ministry goes beyond providing hot showers—it’s about restoring dignity, spreading kindness, and demonstrating God’s love to our unhoused neighbors. We offer hygiene supplies, clean towels, and most importantly, a warm, welcoming community. 👐 How You Can Make a Difference: Whether you're new or

Get ready to pitch in—it's time to show some care to our beloved church home! Come join us on Saturday, October 25 , beginning at 8:00 am , for a Church Work Day . We will gather to maintain and enhance our church campus. This is a wonderful chance to serve, connect, and make a noticeable impact—both inside and outside. 🧹 What to Expect: We'll be working on a range of projects suitable for all ages and skill levels, such as: Indoor cleaning and organizing Outdoor landscaping

Roll up your sleeves—it’s time to give a little love to the place we call our church home! Join us on Saturday, October 25 , starting at 8:00 AM , for a Church Work Day  as we come together to care for and improve our church campus. This is a great opportunity to serve, connect, and make a visible difference—inside and out. 🧹 What to Expect: We’ll be tackling a variety of projects for all ages and abilities, including: Indoor cleaning and organizing Outdoor landscaping and y

We have a powerful opportunity to live out Jesus’ call to love our neighbors in real, tangible ways. From October 19–26 , our church will once again open its doors—and hearts—for Family Promise Week , providing care and shelter for families experiencing homelessness. For one week, our campus becomes more than a building—it becomes a home . A place of rest, dignity, warmth, and welcome . And we need your help to make it happen. 👐 Ways You Can Serve There are opportunities for

We have a beautiful opportunity coming up to live out our call to love our neighbors: Family Promise Week is October 19–26 , and we need...

Looking for a hands-on way to serve with compassion? Join us for our bi-weekly Shower Ministry  this Friday, September 12, from 9:00 AM...

Jesus calls each of us not only to believe, but to serve. At St. John’s, we believe that every person has a role to play in the life and...