MAUNDY THURSDAY is the first of the three days of the Pascal (Easter) Triduum and marks the night of the Last Supper as told in the Bible. Five young people of St. John’s will receive communion for the first time at this service on March 28 at 7 p.m.

 GOOD FRIDAY, the second day of the Triduum, is a Christian holiday  commemorating of the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. Worship on March 29 at 7 p.m. is essentially a continuation of Thursday’s service of worship.

Join us for a free concert celebrating brass music!

Works by: Eric Ewazen, Dorothy Gates, Amy Austria, Vaclav Nelhybel, and James Naigus.

Seth Davis, Music Director
Malcolm Burke, Guest Conductor
Emily Borra, Featured Soloist

Gather for worship at St. John’s as the Lenten journey begins.

Join in celebration before our Lenten journey begins! Come for pancakes, games, music, an ice cream sundae bar and more fun in St. John’s Fellowship Hall.

Think your chili and/or cornbread has what it takes to win the Golden Ladle and/or Golden Spatula? Bring in your entry for the contest following worship on Sunday, February 4th. All chili entries are welcome from mild to super spicy, meat-filled or meatless, red or white. People will “vote” for their favorite entries with cash. One chili and one cornbread will win. All money goes to charity.

Annual meeting of the congregation for the purpose of approving a ministry budget for the 2024 ministry year.

Come and celebrate with candles, lessons and carols.

In person and online, nursery available, special Grace Place during worship. Fellowship with sharing of favorite holiday treats following worship.

St. John’s Music Series presents St. John’s Oratorio Chorus in performances of Handel’s “Messiah” on Saturday, December 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 17 at 4 p.m. in St. John’s sanctuary. These concerts are presented free of charge, open to all. Free will monetary donations to help defray cost are also welcome.

Nursery care will be available by request for children 2 months to 2 years during Sunday’s performance.

 A reception will follow each performance.

St. John’s Music Series presents St. John’s Oratorio Chorus with orchestra and soloists in performances of Handel’s “Messiah” on Saturday, December 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 17 at 4 p.m. in St. John’s sanctuary. These concerts are presented free of charge, open to all. Free will monetary donations to help defray cost are also welcome.

A reception in the Fellowship Hall follows each performance.

The memorial service for Oly Stromberg will be held at St. John’s at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, with a reception following in the Fellowship Hall. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. at the church.

In honor of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the environment (including animals), St. John’s will be blessing animals and passing out treats on the sidewalk on Nicollet Ave from 5:30PM until 7:30PM on Oct. 4.

Please come by to say hello and bring your pet(s) for a treat and a blessing! We hope to see you there!

Today ELCA celebrates the 10th anniversary of “God’s work. Our hands” Sunday, an annual day of service in which congregations come together to lend a hand, help build a future and repair their communities. Following worship, gather in Fellowship Hall and join in tying blankets or assembling kits for Camp Noah kids, packing backpacks of food for children of Justice Page Middle School, and making cards for homebound members—many hands needed!