Events & Music Series


St. John’s hosts a variety of special programming including our Music Series with its annual community rendition of Handel’s Messiah, and more. You will find special upcoming events here. For monthly meetings and other day-to-day church programming, consult the church calendar.

Game Night
Oct
18

Game Night

Come and join in an evening of playing games and enjoying snacks together in St. John’s Fellowship Hall! Bring a snack to share if you are able and would like to do so. If you have a favorite game to play, feel free to bring it along. If not, the church has SEVERAL games to choose from. All ages welcome!

 

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Oktoberfest
Oct
26

Oktoberfest

Come and celebrate on Reformation Sunday! Join in worship at 10 am, then come to Oktoberfest in Fellowship Hall and enjoy a meal of brats, veggie dogs, chips, pretzels, and root beer. We’ll have games including a junk food walk and sucker search, craft and coloring activities, plus a Pumpkin Carving Contest (bring in your carved pumpkin for judging).

Come for worship, stay for the food, fun and fellowship! Hope to see you!

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Handel’s “Messiah” - an Oratorio
Dec
12

Handel’s “Messiah” - an Oratorio

St. John’s Music Series will present St. John’s Oratorio Chorus in Handel’s “Messiah” on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 4 p.m. in St. John’s sanctuary. The chorus will perform with orchestra, soloists, and  Music Series Artistic Director Brian A. Schmidt conducting.  

These concerts are presented free of charge, open to all. Free will monetary donations to help defray cost are also welcome.

 

 

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Handel’s “Messiah” - an Oratorio
Dec
13

Handel’s “Messiah” - an Oratorio

St. John’s Music Series will present St. John’s Oratorio Chorus in Handel’s “Messiah” on Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 4 p.m. in St. John’s sanctuary. The chorus will perform with orchestra, soloists, and  Music Series Artistic Director Brian A. Schmidt conducting.  

These concerts are presented free of charge, open to all. Free will monetary donations to help defray cost are also welcome.

 

 

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Holy Conversations: “The Chosen” Season 5
Oct
9

Holy Conversations: “The Chosen” Season 5

Holy Conversations meets Thursdays evenings at 6:00 p.m. at St. John’s. At each session we view and discuss an episode of Season 5 of “The Chosen.” This video series centers on Jesus and those who met and followed him in first century Judaea and Galilee.

All are welcome; come and see!

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Craft & Chat Tuesday
Oct
7

Craft & Chat Tuesday

CRAFT AND CHAT TUESDAY—October 7, 2-4 PM

Do you have a basket, bag or drawer filled with unfinished projects? Then Craft and Chat Tuesday is for you! Bring your project with you to St John’s Lounge on October 7 at 2 pm. We will work on our creative projects and chat until 4 pm. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Hope to see you there!

 

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Blessing of the Animals
Oct
4

Blessing of the Animals

In honor of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecologists (and animals), members of St. John’s will be offering blessings and treats to animals outside along Nicollet Avenue on Saturday, October 4 between 6 and 8 pm.

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

 

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Holy Conversations: “The Chosen” Season 5
Oct
2

Holy Conversations: “The Chosen” Season 5

Holy Conversations meets Thursdays evenings at 6:00 p.m. at St. John’s. At each session we view and discuss an episode of Season 5 of “The Chosen.” This video series centers on Jesus and those who met and followed him in first century Judaea and Galilee.

All are welcome; come and see!

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Holy Conversations: “The Chosen” Season 5
Sep
25

Holy Conversations: “The Chosen” Season 5

Holy Conversations meets Thursdays evenings at 6:00 p.m. at St. John’s. At each session we view and discuss an episode of Season 5 of “The Chosen.” This video series centers on Jesus and those who met and followed him in first century Judaea and Galilee.

All are welcome; come and see!

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Game Night
Sep
20

Game Night

Come and join in an evening of playing games and enjoying snacks together in St. John’s Fellowship Hall! Bring a snack to share if you are able and would like to do so. If you have a favorite game to play, feel free to bring it along. If not, the church has SEVERAL games to choose from. All ages welcome!

 

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Holy Conversations: “The Chosen” Season 5
Sep
18

Holy Conversations: “The Chosen” Season 5

Holy Conversations meets Thursdays evenings at 6:00 p.m. at St. John’s. At each session we view and discuss an episode of Season 5 of “The Chosen.” This video series centers on Jesus and those who met and followed him in first century Judaea and Galilee.

All are welcome; come and see!

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Kickoff Sunday
Sep
14

Kickoff Sunday

KICKOFF SUNDAY! Come celebrate the new beginning of the congregational ministry program year! Worship with Holy Communion and special blessings and prayers is at 10:00 am, followed by Sunday School at about 10:15 am, with packing of food backpacks and a potluck after worship!

See you on September 14, 10:00 am!

 

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Holy Conversations: “The Chosen” Season 5
Sep
11

Holy Conversations: “The Chosen” Season 5

Holy Conversations, hosted by Pastor Mark, will resume on Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. beginning September 11 in the church Lounge. At each session we will view and discuss an episode of Season 5 of “The Chosen,” a video series that centers on Jesus and those who met and followed him in first century Judaea and Galilee.

All are welcome; come and see!

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Craft & Chat Tuesday
Sep
9

Craft & Chat Tuesday

CRAFT AND CHAT TUESDAY—September 9, 2-4 PM

Do you have a basket, bag or drawer filled with unfinished projects? Then Craft and Chat Tuesday is for you! Bring your project with you to St John’s Lounge on Sept. 9 at 2 pm. We will work on our creative projects and chat until 4 pm. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Hope to see you there!

 

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Candlelight Community Vigil
Aug
27

Candlelight Community Vigil

St. John’s Lutheran Church will be holding an informal candlelight Community Vigil on our church lawn tonight at 7PM.  We are intentionally meeting at 7PM to be in prayer, silence, and song while the Catholic Congregations are also holding vigil at Holy Angels at the same time.   

This is about community and supporting those who have suffered an immense loss and sadness.

Please come to St. John's front lawn tonight shortly before 7PM. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this outdoor, public community event.

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Tangletown Clothing Swap
Aug
16

Tangletown Clothing Swap

Come to St. John’s Fellowship Hall at 4842 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, for the Tangletown Neighborhood Association’s 5th annual clothing swap! Empty your closets of clothing items no longer needed and come find gems among the clothing items brought by others. Men's, women's and kids clothing of all sizes, in wearable condition, are to be included.  

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Worship at Lake Harriet
Aug
10

Worship at Lake Harriet

St John’s, along with Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd and Salsa del Soul musicians, will be leading the “Summer Sundays” worship at the Lake Harriet Bandshell Park, 4135 Lake Harriet Parkway, at 10 a.m. on August 10. There will be no worship at St John’s on Nicollet that Sunday.

This service will be recorded and posted Sunday evening on the Good Shepherd website.

See ‘learn more’ for worship bulletin for this service.

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Craft & Chat Tuesday
Jul
29

Craft & Chat Tuesday

CRAFT AND CHAT TUESDAY—July 29, 6-8 PM

Do you have a basket, bag or drawer filled with unfinished projects? Then Craft and Chat Tuesday is for you! Bring your project with you to St John’s Lounge on July 29 at 6 pm. We will work on our creative projects and chat until 8 pm. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Hope to see you there!

 

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BBQ Cookoff &            Potluck Palooza
Jul
19

BBQ Cookoff & Potluck Palooza

Bring your best BBQ or side dish to St. John’s very first BBQ Cookoff & Potluck on July 19! Come and eat, then enjoy an evening of games and/or conversation in the Fellowship Hall. Awards will be given to the Best BBQ and Best Side Dish.  

 

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Holy Conversations:         “The Chosen”
Jul
16

Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”

Holy Conversations continues on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. with viewing and discussion of Season 4 of “The Chosen” series. This video series centers on Jesus and those who met and followed him in first century Judaea and Galilee.

All are welcome; come and see!

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Holy Conversations:         “The Chosen”
Jul
9

Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”

Holy Conversations continues on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. with viewing and discussion of Season 4 of “The Chosen” series. This video series centers on Jesus and those who met and followed him in first century Judaea and Galilee.

All are welcome; come and see!

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Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”
Jun
25

Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”

Holy Conversations continues on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. with viewing and discussion of Season 4 of “The Chosen” series. This video series centers on Jesus and those who met and followed him in first century Judaea and Galilee.

All are welcome; come and see!

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Craft & Chat Tuesday
Jun
24

Craft & Chat Tuesday

CRAFT AND CHAT TUESDAY—June 24, 6-8 PM

Do you have a basket, bag or drawer filled with unfinished projects? Then Craft and Chat Tuesday is for you! Bring your project with you to St John’s Lounge on June 24 at 6 pm. We will work on our creative projects and chat until 8 pm. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Hope to see you there!

 

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Game Night
Jun
21

Game Night

Come and join in an evening of playing games and enjoying snacks together in St. John’s Fellowship Hall! Bring a snack to share if you are able and would like to do so. If you have a favorite game to play, feel free to bring it along. If not, the church has SEVERAL games to choose from. All ages welcome!

 

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Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”
May
28

Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”

Holy Conversations, hosted by Pastor Mark now on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., continues with viewing and discussion of Season 4 of “The Chosen” series. This video series centers on Jesus and those who met and followed him in first century Judaea and Galilee.

All are welcome; come and see!

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Craft & Chat Tuesday
May
27

Craft & Chat Tuesday

CRAFT AND CHAT TUESDAY—May 27, 6-8 PM

Do you have a basket, bag or drawer filled with unfinished projects? Then Craft and Chat Tuesday is for you! Bring your project with you to St John’s Lounge on May 27 at 6 pm. We will work on our creative projects and chat until 8 pm. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Hope to see you there!

 

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Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”
Apr
30

Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”

St. John’s invites you to upcoming sessions of Holy Conversations, where we will be showing and discussing episodes of the television series "The Chosen" and its unique portrayal of Jesus. "The Chosen" is about the story of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the people who meet him, including the disciples. This discussion is open to all people whether you are an active Christian or not religious at all. We want to hear from all perspectives!

We are currently focusing on Season 3 of the series.

Sessions will be hosted by Pastor Mark at St. John’s now on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

All are welcome - come and see!

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Stitch & Chat Tuesday
Apr
29

Stitch & Chat Tuesday

STITCH AND CHAT TUESDAY—April 29, 2-4 PM

Do you have a basket, bag or drawer filled with unfinished projects? Then Stitch and Chat Tuesday is for you! Bring your project with you to St John’s Lounge on Tuesday, April 29 at 2 pm. We will stitch and chat until 4 pm. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Hope to see you there!

 

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Minneapolis Brass in Concert
Apr
27

Minneapolis Brass in Concert

The Minneapolis Brass Ensemble presents “Dynamics: Shades of Brass” in a free concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4842 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis - 4PM, Sunday, April 27! Seth Davis is the Music Director with Muhamad Yusri, Guest Conductor.

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Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”
Apr
24

Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”

St. John’s invites you to upcoming sessions of Holy Conversations, where we will be showing and discussing episodes of the television series "The Chosen" and its unique portrayal of Jesus. "The Chosen" is about the story of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the people who meet him, including the disciples. This discussion is open to all people whether you are an active Christian or not religious at all. We want to hear from all perspectives!

We are currently focusing on Season 3 of the series.

Sessions are hosted by Pastor Mark at St. John’s on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. We will not be meeting on Maundy Thursday.

All are welcome - come and see!

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