St. John Senior Connections

Many thanks to Serena Kendrick for creating our logo.

 
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up. . .”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Age 60 or older? Interested in learning, getting to know others at St. John, finding ways to volunteer, and growing together in faith and community? Join us for a monthly event at St. John!  Bring a friend!

Since May 2025 St. John Senior Connections has connected our church, members and resources with St. John participants and Clark County residents over age 60 to build Christian faith and relationships, encourage and support individuals in their daily challenges, and have fun! The monthly event facilitates connections and support for everyday life.

RSVP requested! We do require an RSVP for each event so we have enough lunches for all. You are invited to come to all or a portion of each program. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the program start time to register and find a seat of your choice! It’s also a good time to meet and mingle with new and returning friends!

February RSVP

  • Thursday, February 5, 2026

    10:45 a.m.  Registration, arrival

    11:00 a.m.  Opening devotion -- Pastor Brian Larson

    11:20 a.m.  MEET! Jenna Brody, Director of St. John Christian Childcare -- special gift from the children for Valentine's Day!

    11:30 a.m. Lunch

    12:15 p.m. Presentation: The Work of His Hands. . . Addressing the perceived conflict between science and Scripture, Astronaut Jeff Williams. Applying the truth of God’s Word, Williams will show how scientific endeavor and true science are motivated and enabled by God’s ordered provision and mankind bearing the image of the Creator. His book -- The Work of His Hands: A View of God's Creation from Space -- can be ordered at a discount in the narthex or at the RSVP link until January 25. The book reflects the "vivid lessons about the meticulous goodness of divine providence, God's care for His creation, and His wisdom in ordering the universe."

    1:30 p.m. Colonel Williams book signing

  • September 11: Introduction to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Introduction to Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts -- graciously sponsored by Lutheran Church Extension Fund

    October 9: St. John Health Fair -- hosted in partnership with sponsor Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities

    December 4: Who are our neighbors? Clark County Food Bank, Council for the Homeless, and the Fourth Wise Man!

    January 8: “Embracing New Adventures:How to Thrive in the Second Half of Life “with Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist with Koelsch Communities

    January 24, Special Event -- Estate Planning Workshop

    February 5: “The Work of His Hands…Addressing the perceived conflict between science and Scripture, Astronaut Colonel Jeff Williams. Applying the truth of God’s Word, Williams will show how scientific endeavor and true science are motivated and enabled by God’s ordered provision and mankind bearing the image of the Creator. His book, The Work of His Hands, can be ordered at a discount in the narthex until January 25

    March 5: Emergency Preparedness: Expecting the Unexpected

    0:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    > All invited (especially friends and neighbors)
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    > Plan to attend St. John's Emergency Preparedness seminar to learn what we all need to know as Clark County residents. Experts from the U.S. Geological Survey, Red Cross and Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) will share their many decades of emergency preparation and response expertise, to help us all know what to expect and how to prepare.
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    > 10:30 a.m. Arrival, registration, refreshments and table displays
    > 11:00 a.m. Opening devotion (Mike Reed)
    > 11:15 a.m. US Geological Survey (Sean Ericson)
    > 11:45 a.m. Red Cross (Charles Ingalls)
    > 12:15 p.m. Lunch
    > 1:00  p.m. Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (Jodi Blackwood)
    > 2:00 p.m. Close and depart

    April 9: Unleashing your creative potential!  You will have a chance to learn and create -- fused glass art and writing!

    • Uncover Your Story: Creative Writing Workshops with Cassie A.H. Moore Join author and speaker Cassie A.H. Moore for two engaging 45-minute sessions designed to ignite your creativity and strengthen your writing craft.

      • Session 1: Memory to Magic: Bringing Your Moments to Life

      • Session 2: Drive to the Finish Line: Finding Focus and Motivation 

    • Creating a glass "quilt" for St. John with local artists fromCavanaugh Fused Glass. Ann, Megan and team will help us each be part of a project that we will present to St. John. YES, you can do this!!

    May 7

    June 4

    • A devotion

    • Lunch

    • Presentations from experts and leaders in our community

    • Introduction to local and church resources

    • Information about ways you can serve throughout the month

  • Hidden Treasures of the Library,presented by Elizabeth Moss, Branch Manager of Three Creeks branch, Ft. Vancouver Regional Library -- May 15, 2025

    Introduction to AI,presented by Elizabeth Moss, Branch Manager of Three Creeks branch, Ft. Vancouver Regional Library -- June 12, 2025

    Understanding Wills & Trusts, presented by Mike Madison of LCEF -- September 11, 2025

    Who Is My Neighbor, Part 1, Local Need Panel
    - December 4, 2025

    Who Is My Neighbor, Part 2, “The Other Wise Men”
    -December 4, 2025

    “Embracing New Adventures: How to Thrive in the Second Half of Life”, presented by Benjamin Surmi
    -January 8th, 2026

A cord of three strands is not easily broken.

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A cord of three strands is not easily broken. 〰️

 Thank you for your support of and participation with Senior Connections: