How to get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with the St. John| San Juan community as we serve our neighbors. All are welcome to join us in any of these ministries.

Community Kitchen — St John| San Juan parishioners cook and serves meals on the third Saturday of each month. Join the cooks in the kitchen or choose to bake cookies, cakes or pies to donate to each meal. We accept gifts of veggies and fruits from your garden as well. To volunteer contact Tim Tayne at 253-212-5433 or timat@comcast.net 

Outreach Committee Group – This group supports with onsite presence and donates funds agencies or nonprofits in Olympia that work to reduce suffering ie: Homelessness, domestic violence, Little Red School house and others. For more information on how you can help make a difference in the lives of others, contact Sherry Sullivan at sherrysullivan08@gmail.com  

Thurston County Food Bank – We support the Thurston County Food Bank with donation baskets located in the Narthex entry area of the church. Always welcome are nonperishable, nutritious foods, pet food and supplies, diapers, personal and family size hygiene products and feminine hygiene products. Cash donations are accepted as well. For more information, contact the church office at 360-352-8527 or email terry@stjohnsoly.org 

Events & Hospitality Committee — This group arranges hospitality events in connection with high holidays, diocesan visits, weekly Coffee Hour After Ten (CHAT) and other seasonal or special events over the course of the year. Our goal is to provide fun, interesting, social time together for all. To share your enthusiasm for creating a festive environment or more information contact Michael Clifthorne at volunteer@stjohnsoly.org