Our task must be to widen our circle of compassion to embrace all living beings and all of nature.
Albert Einstein
Our outreach supports both local and world-wide programs.
We are proud to host the Little Free Pantry on our property.
This community supported food assistance program helps our neighbors keep hunger at bay.
The people of Bandon drop off non-perishable, shelf stable foods for those in need.
Utility Bill Assistance
Each month when we pay our water & electric bill, we also contribute to the City of Bandon’s H2O Program. This program offers financial assistance to residents who need help paying their water bills.
Coast Community Health Clinic
We donate to the CCHC’s program to offer free gas and food cards to their clients in need. https://www.coastcommunityhealth.org/.
Bandon Feeds the Hungry
We support this vital food insecurity program through monetary donations and monthly donations of non-perishable foods and essentials on behalf of the Good Neighbors Food Bank. https://feedingbandon.org/goodneighbors/
Recovery Groups
We offer meeting space to 12 Step communities to help support recovery and health.
Mondays at 7:30 p.m. – Men’s Group AA
Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. – Bandon AA
Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. – Fresh Air Group AA
Learn more here: http://www.aa-district30-area58.org/bandon.htm
Scholastic Books Program at Ocean Crest
St. John partnered with local service organizations and businesses to fund a Scholastic Books program at Ocean Crest Elementary School. This program makes it possible for each student to order one free book per month, per school year. Additional dollars have been given to classroom teachers for their own discretionary spending.
Episcopal Relief & Development
St. John supports disaster relief through Episcopal Relief & Development which has provided aid to victims of war in Ukraine and earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey. https://www.episcopalrelief.org
Our parishioners give tirelessly on their own in the community.
Fr. Doug – Coos Food Cupboard President
Sally – Coast Community Health Clinic Board Member
Ginny – Good Neighbors Treasurer
Judy – Food and Faith Board Member
Mary – Shoreline Education for Awareness Volunteer
Bobbi – Court Appointed Special Advocates – CASA – Volunteer
Jennifer – Everyone at Table Volunteer
Last But Not Least
Trick or Treating at St. John’s
Each Halloween we open our doors and welcome the kids of Bandon.
We hand out candy, apples, cider and coffee (for their parents) and a pair of new socks for trick-or-treaters, young and old.
Pet Blessing – St. Francis’ Feast Day
Pets and pet owners joyfully gather at St. John’s for the annual pet blessing event that takes place each October.