Siegel St. John's United Church of Christ

Siegel St. John's United Church of Christ St John's UCC is a small rural Iowa church located between the towns of Tripoli and Waverly. We reflect our rural farming heritage and have a small town feel.

Please feel free to join us at worship. Our service starts at 9am German settlers in the area of Siegel formed St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Siegel, in 1872. When differences arose either over a conflict concerning the burial of one of the members of that church or due to dogmatic differences between adherents of the Lutheran church and those of the German Evangelical Synod of North America, 18 me

mbers under the leadership of Reverend P. Hagemann broke away to form St. John's Church of Siegel on February 22, 1874. The first pastor was Rev. David Kurz.[1]

The founding members secured a 5-acre (20,000 m2) plot in Douglas Township in Bremer County on which they proceeded to build a church with living quarters for the minister in the rear and cemetery. In 1889, during the tenure of Rev. John Reinecke, the church built a separate parsonage.[1] In 1897, a schoolhouse was built to the south of the church and parsonage. In 1922, the current church building was dedicated and in 1924, the church celebrated its 50th anniversary. The current parsonage was built in 1925. The church was originally affiliated with the German Evangelical Synod of North America, which joined with another denomination of German background, the Reformed Church in the United States, to form the Evangelical and Reformed Church in 1934. This church united in 1957 with the General Council of Congregational Christian Churches to form the United Church of Christ. At its largest, the church had a membership of almost 400 members in the 1920s.

06/14/2026
Our Bible School has been having a fun time all week and can’t wait to show you what they’ve learned!Their program is fe...
06/13/2026

Our Bible School has been having a fun time all week and can’t wait to show you what they’ve learned!
Their program is featured in our 9:00 am church service with live music, followed by a carnival and picnic lunch for the entire congregation! See you there!!

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05/22/2026

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In partnership with Northeast Iowa Food Bank, we are launching a NEW PROGRAM FOR SENIORS!
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Seniors in need can sign up to receive a monthly box of food delivered to home home. A sample meal box may include:
Breakfast items: cold and hot cereals, granola bars, etc.
Canned fruits
Canned vegetables
Peanut butter and jelly
Soups and stews
Shelf-stable entrees: pasta, mac and cheese, etc.
Canned meats: tuna, chicken
Drinks: juice, shelf-stable milk, coffee, tea
Snacks

June delivery will take place on Wednesday, June 17 between 9am and Noon.
REGISTER AT: https://wsrunitedway.wufoo.com/forms/q1797kdl1fzbk04/

01/10/2026

A reminder that the church service tomorrow, January 11, is at 10:00 a.m. followed by our annual meeting and soup lunch.

01/03/2026

When worries feel heavy, peace doesn’t come from pushing harder, it comes from surrender. Today, let your heart rest where it belongs: in God’s steady presence. Anchored in Peace was created for moments just like this - when anxiety rises and your soul needs a gentle reminder that God is near, faithful, and holding you even now. “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) Link in bio. 💛

01/03/2026

Sometimes the path ahead feels uncertain, but faith reminds us we never walk it alone. God is already present in tomorrow, steady in every step, faithful in every unknown. Take heart. What lies ahead is held by Him. “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” — Psalm 121:8

Address

1529 Killdeer Avenue
Waverly, IA
50677

Telephone

(319) 882-4819

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