WHEN are your worship services?
The service with traditional Lutheran Liturgy is on Sunday mornings at 10:45am.
Special events and seasonal services occur throughout the year. Please watch our calendar for more information.
Special events and seasonal services occur throughout the year. Please watch our calendar for more information.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
St. John's does not have a dress code. Please dress comfortably. You are welcome to wear jeans, shorts, suits, dresses, khakis, or whatever you like. Whether you are casual or dressy, you are welcome here!
What’s worship like? How long does it last?
Sunday worship follows traditional Lutheran liturgy or flow of worship. We sing, read scripture, listen to the gospel preached in a sermon, affirm our faith, pray, and celebrate Holy Communion. We celebrate Holy Communion each week and you are welcome to participate.
The service lasts approximately an hour and five minutes.
After worship, we have a fellowship time. Coffee, teas, drinks, and snacks are provided for all in the narthex (lobby). We hope you join us!
Children and babies are always welcome in the church and worship services. We don't mind at all if they cry or fuss! If their fussing bothers you (it truly doesn't bother us), you can take them to the narthex (lobby) or the nursery. You can hear the audio of the service in both places.
The service lasts approximately an hour and five minutes.
After worship, we have a fellowship time. Coffee, teas, drinks, and snacks are provided for all in the narthex (lobby). We hope you join us!
Children and babies are always welcome in the church and worship services. We don't mind at all if they cry or fuss! If their fussing bothers you (it truly doesn't bother us), you can take them to the narthex (lobby) or the nursery. You can hear the audio of the service in both places.
WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN?
Yes! We have a children's worship bulletin with activities that help them connect with scripture and the service. You can pick that up with the bulletin for adults.
St. John's has Young Disciples Messages during worship where young people are invited up to the chancel area talk with the pastor. All ages of children and youth are welcome to attend. Parents may come up with them, if desired.
In the narthex (lobby), you'll find backpacks hanging on hooks with activities and appropriate worship materials for children. This may include books, coloring pages, and small toys to keep them occupied throughout the service. You may grab one at any time. Return them to the basket at the end of worship. A small table with children's books is also available and well as some stuffed animals.
St. John's has Young Disciples Messages during worship where young people are invited up to the chancel area talk with the pastor. All ages of children and youth are welcome to attend. Parents may come up with them, if desired.
In the narthex (lobby), you'll find backpacks hanging on hooks with activities and appropriate worship materials for children. This may include books, coloring pages, and small toys to keep them occupied throughout the service. You may grab one at any time. Return them to the basket at the end of worship. A small table with children's books is also available and well as some stuffed animals.
CAN I RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION?
We celebrate Holy Communion every week. All who seek God and a deeper and stronger life in Christ are welcome to receive Communion. People from any tradition or denomination are welcome at God's Table of Grace. If you don’t wish to receive communion, you can still come forward for a blessing; indicate this by crossing your arms across your chest or ask the pastor for a blessing. If you wish to receive communion but are unable to walk forward, please let an usher know, and the communion will be brought to you.
We most often use wafers and wine in our communion liturgy. Christ is fully present in both and so you may receive one or the other or both. Gluten-free wafers are available for those with a wheat/gluten intolerance or you may receive only the wine. Those with an alcohol intolerance may choose to eat only the wafer.
Children are welcome to receive communion if their parents would like them to. We do provide a Communion Enrichment program and First Communion celebrations. Having communed already does not prevent children from participating in these events.
We most often use wafers and wine in our communion liturgy. Christ is fully present in both and so you may receive one or the other or both. Gluten-free wafers are available for those with a wheat/gluten intolerance or you may receive only the wine. Those with an alcohol intolerance may choose to eat only the wafer.
Children are welcome to receive communion if their parents would like them to. We do provide a Communion Enrichment program and First Communion celebrations. Having communed already does not prevent children from participating in these events.
IS THERE AN OFFERING?
Yes, we offer our gifts and talents to God and one of the ways we put our faith into action is by offering our support to the church and its ministries. During this time, we are not passing offering plates during the service, but you are welcome to place any contribution where indicated by the ushers. Be led by the Spirit in how you give.
WHERE DO I GO WHEN I GET THERE?
You can enter the church at the glass doors of the main entrance beneath the portico. Someone will greet you at the door.
At a table in the narthex (lobby), there will be people handing out bulletins that will help you follow along during the service.
When you enter the building, the sanctuary is through the double class doors on your left. On your right, down a short hallway, you'll find water fountains, restrooms, and the nursery.
At a table in the narthex (lobby), there will be people handing out bulletins that will help you follow along during the service.
When you enter the building, the sanctuary is through the double class doors on your left. On your right, down a short hallway, you'll find water fountains, restrooms, and the nursery.
PARKING AND ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Parking is available in our parking lot along Route 30 and to the east/right side of the building.
There are accessible parking spaces near the entrance that are clearly marked. You will also find designated parking spaces for visitors indicated by a placard.
There are accessible parking spaces near the entrance that are clearly marked. You will also find designated parking spaces for visitors indicated by a placard.
ACCESSIBILITY
St. John's has accessible parking near the front door. There are no steps into the sanctuary, office, bathrooms, fellowship hall, or nursery. There are several locations throughout the sanctuary designed especially for wheelchair users. If you would like to receive communion without coming forward, please tell an usher.
There is an accessible water fountain in the hallway near the bathrooms. The bathrooms have accessible stalls.
Service animals are always welcome. If you need large print or Braille resources, please contact the church office.
There is an accessible water fountain in the hallway near the bathrooms. The bathrooms have accessible stalls.
Service animals are always welcome. If you need large print or Braille resources, please contact the church office.
