St John's UCC Mokena

09/06/2026

St. John's UCC Mokena Worship September 6, 2026

09/03/2026

Coming soon to Sunday mornings at St. John's, Godly Play!

We are in the process of setting up our Godly Play classroom, training our volunteers, and prepping to start our first lesson on September 20th. Godly Play lessons will be offered on Sunday mornings during our 9:45am service.

What is Godly Play?

The result of a lifetime of research and practice by theologian, author and educator, Rev. Dr. Jerome Berryman, the Godly Play® method is a curriculum of spiritual practice exploring the mystery of God’s presence in our lives. The Godly Play curriculum engages what is most exciting about religious education: God inviting us into—and pursuing us in the midst of—Scripture and spiritual experience. Godly Play® practice teaches us to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in our lives.

Godly Play is a creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance.
Godly Play has a Montessori foundation with 40+ years of research and practice.
Godly Play values process, openness, discovery, community and relationships.
Godly Play models the worship life, stories, symbols and rituals of Christian congregations.
Godly Play allows practitioners to make relevant and personal theological meaning.
Godly Play nurtures participants to larger dimensions of belief and faith through wondering and play.

Questions about or program? Contact Amanda at [email protected].

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Rally Day is coming up Sunday, September 13th! We will all worship together at 9:45am (no 8am service) and meet in the CCC for a celebration after. Guests are welcome!

Members: see weekly email for more information about what to bring.

08/30/2026

St. John's UCC Mokena Worship August 30, 2026

08/27/2026

Our Shepard's Table crew served at Daybreak in Joliet this morning. Each month we have a group plan, prepare, and serve lunch to the community.

As a reminder, we are always accepting donations of large containers of powdered lemonade or drinks! Please drop them off in the box outside of the church office.

08/23/2026

St. John's UCC Mokena Worship August 23, 2026

08/23/2026

Join us for our Back to School Bash tomorrow, August 23rd, from 11am - 2pm. We will have a bounce house, crafts, activities, and some food. This event is free and open to the community. See you then!

08/20/2026

This past weekend we held our annual Blessing of the Backpacks, where we pray for our students, teachers, and support staff as the school year starts up again. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday for the Back to School Bash!