St. John United Church - a umc/pcusa community

St. John United Church - a umc/pcusa community ......an inclusive congregation in Columbia, MD St. John United Church is one of the congregations worshiping in the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center.

In signing its Charter in 1969, the congregation demonstrated its commitment to the goals of inclusiveness, which guided James Rouse in his planning for Columbia. OUR MISSION:

• To worship God and respond to the creative Spirit that brings us together;

• To support and nurture each other as we search for God who has already found us;

• To provide a foundation for our life in faith through Chris

tian Education programs for all ages;

• To empower our members for ministry in their daily lives in the world;

• To respect and celebrate our rich diversity and promote inclusiveness for all regardless of race, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, economic status, or different theological positions;

• To be partners with and advocates for victims of social injustice;

• To create a community of disciples who share the good news of Christ and invite others to do the same. OUR VISION:

To strive to be an inclusive Christian community, strengthened by our diverse faith traditions, that comes together to worship God, to further spiritual growth and to minister to each other, the community, and the world through active Christian commitment. We celebrate creative Christian worship in a non-traditional setting. We encourage intergenerational lay participation with the clergy in the worship experience and share the traditions of our denominational roots, along with the multicultural backgrounds of the community. All members are invited to take on leadership roles in the congregation. All are welcome to participate in the life of the church regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, economic status, or theological differences.

09/06/2026

SJU Worship Service

It's that time again! Join us for the 2nd Annual Taste of SJU, where fellowship, fun, and sun meet.Date: Sunday, Septemb...
08/19/2026

It's that time again! Join us for the 2nd Annual Taste of SJU, where fellowship, fun, and sun meet.

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: The Plaza at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center (10431 Twin Rivers Road)
We will be gathering in the beautiful plaza area. Please remember to bring a folding chair and a sun covering like a tent or a pop-up canopy to stay comfortable. Water and soda will be provided!

How to Help:
To make this celebration a success, please use our signup sheet to let us know you’ll bring your favorite dish to share! We are looking to fill the following spots:

Main Dishes (10 needed)
Side Dishes (10 needed)
Desserts (10 needed)
Please use this signup sheet to let us know what you'd like to bring.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848A4AF23A7F85-65258824-the2nd

For any questions, please contact Aleia Street at [email protected]. We cannot wait to share this wonderful time with you!

It's That Time Again! Join Us for the 2nd Annual Taste of SJU ☀️ It's that time again! Join us for the 2nd Annual Taste of SJU, where fellowship, fun, and sun meet. Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMLocation: The Plaza at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center (10431 Twin River...

08/05/2026

On Friday, June 24, we were blessed to celebrate the consecration and dedication of our new Communion Table and Pulpit, setting them apart for the glory of God and for the ministry of His Church.

Pastor Hyiwot Teshome shared a meaningful blessing service with our friends from
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church to celebrate this gift.

Please stop by the sanctuary to see it for yourself. May God use these sacred items and all of us to build His kingdom.

08/05/2026

Happy Day, SJU Family!

We are updating how we track attendance for our online church services.

During the passing of the peace, a QR code will appear on your screen. Please scan it with your phone to check in and let us know you are worshiping with us.

What You Need to Do-
Look for the QR code on your screen during the passing of the peace.
Open the camera app on your phone.
Point the camera at the code to open the check-in link. Tap the link to mark your attendance in a few seconds.

Why This Helps Us-
Connects our online community better with the church family. Tracks our growth so we can plan better online programs.

Thank you! We look forward to worshipping with you this Sunday.

ICYMI - (in case you missed it) - today's SJU's worship
07/05/2026

ICYMI - (in case you missed it) - today's SJU's worship

6th Sunday after Pentecost

Join us for a radiant celebration honoring the incredible women who shape our lives! 💫 On Mother's Day, Sunday May 10, 2...
04/30/2026

Join us for a radiant celebration honoring the incredible women who shape our lives! 💫

On Mother's Day, Sunday May 10, 2026 at 10:30am, tune in from our streaming channels or in person. We'd be thrilled to share this special moment with you! 💕

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10431 Twin Rivers Road
Columbia, MD
21044

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