St John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hoernerstown

08/02/2026

Zion Lutheran Church in Union Deposit welcomed Vicar Kurt Neilson as their seminary intern for the next twelve months. Vicar Kurt will be working closely with Father Barnes and Pastor Helmers during this time as well as participating in worship, learning, and other events at Shells 🐚 Church ⛪️ and St. John Hoernerstown. Be sure to welcome Vicar Kurt!

Zion Lutheran Church in Union Deposit welcomed Vicar Kurt Neilsen as their seminary intern for the next twelve months. Vicar Kurt will be working closely with Father Barnes and Pastor Helmers during this time as well as participating in worship, learning, and other events at Shells 🐚 Church ⛪️ and St. John Hoernerstown. Be sure to welcome Vicar Kurt!

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

05/24/2026

Pentecost Sunday 2026

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth.

05/19/2026

Introducing the 2026 Synod Assembly Chaplains!

Deacon Kristen Barnes has served as a board certified chaplain in hospital and hospice settings. She is actively involved at St. John, Hoernerstown and Shells, Grantville and supplies regularly throughout the synod.

The Rev. Andrew Berdahl was born in Allentown, PA and attended Muhlenberg College. In 2017, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science and religion studies (dual major). Shortly before graduating, Andrew enlisted in the PA Army National Guard where he served from 2016-2024 in the Chaplain Corps and reached the rank of Captain. He graduated United Lutheran Seminary with his Master’s of Divinity in 2021 and began parish ministry in Newville, PA in 2020. In October of 2021, he was called to Advent Lutheran Church to serve as the Associate Pastor. He began his ministry at Advent in November of that same year. He was elected Secretary of the York Conference in June 2024 and subsequently was elected Dean when a vacancy in the position occurred in 2025. In November of 2024, Andrew married his wife, Alexa. Andrew believes in the radical grace and mercy of God. It his hope and belief that the church is the vehicle for sharing this love.

04/29/2026

We mourn with the Bretz family and rejoice with the Saints at the death of Frederick (Fred) Bretz. 

Join us at St. John on May 7 at 11am for a Service of Christian Burial.

Please keep the Bretz family in your prayers.

Eternal rest, grant unto him, O LORD, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

View Frederick E. Bretz's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

04/06/2026

Easter Sunday 2026

03/28/2026

St John Annual Easter Egg Hunt..beautiful
morning to search for eggs!

03/28/2026

Annual Easter Egg Hunt with Shells Evangelical Lutheran Church 2026