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St John's United Methodist Church

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28 Cataract Avenue Dover NH 03820-4304 United States
New Hampshire, Dover, 03820
(603) 742-3046
http://www.stjohnsdover.org

The Good Earth Garden

Hunger

The Good Earth Garden is a community garden coordinated by St. John's UMC members. The mission of the Good Earth Garden is to:

  • Feed those in the Dover community that may need food.
  • Educate the Dover community about how to grow their own food.
  • Be a retreat for thoughtful prayer and meditation

Members and volunteers may have their own plot to grow, as well as assist with the care of items that will be donated to local food pantry and other ministries that focus on food insecurity in our community.

Care Team

Caring

Responds, free of charge, to the non-medical “quality of life” needs of individuals not routinely provided by existing social service programs. Care Teams acts as an extended family or friend, and assist with a variety of activities such as visiting, shopping transportation, respite care and support to individuals with special needs.

Prayer Chain

Spiritual Life

Prayer is the place of admitting our need, of adopting humility, and acknowledging our dependence upon God. Prayer is the needful practice of all peoples from all over the world. Prayer is the exercise of faith and hope. Prayer is the privilege of touching the heart of the eternal. Requests may be submitted by email to: [email protected]

Small Groups

Spiritual Life

What is the Small Groups Ministry at St John’s?

The ministry is literally made up of small groups of people (also known as “covenant groups”) that have a specific focus and meet regularly to discuss topics or participate in activities in support of their focus.

What is a “covenant group”?

  • Generally a group of people numbering between 6 and 8
  • Common focus or “covenant” that guides their discussions and activities
  • Members are accountable to one another and support each other
  • Discussions are usually confidential within each group
  • Focus of a group may include Bible study and Lenten/Advent studies
  • Groups may choose to discuss books, articles or current events & issues
  • Groups may plan activities such as community outreach projects

What is it like to attend a small group meeting?

  • Your group may have a leader (or the role may be shared) who leads the agenda
  • The agenda is driven the focus or “covenant” of your group
  • Your group may have a time of fellowship or checking in: “How are you doing this week?”
  • Members discuss topics in confidence which allows trust to build within the group
  • Prayers may be used to open or close the meeting
  • Your group may choose to shift focus at it evolves
  • Larger groups may decide to “split” into smaller groups and support one another
  • Most groups meet in person at private homes or in church meeting space

How do you find out more about small groups?

  • Contact existing groups from the link below to attend a meeting and decide if you’d like to join
  • Speak with an existing small group leader for assistance in starting your own group


Worship: In-person and live streamed on YouTube at www.youtube.com/stjohnsdover

Worship

Worship: In-person and live streamed on YouTube at www.youtube.com/stjohnsdover

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