St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church

06/10/2026

Putting with Pastor scheduled for this Friday is being postponed due to the weather forecast. Please share.

06/07/2026



06/06/2026

When you think of our community, what are some things we should continually work on to make a positive impact on public life? Micah 6:8 gives us a good outline for what the Lord requires: to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God. If you see injustice, go to Him in prayer and ask for guidance on how to stand with those who are being hurt. Remember to be patient and kind while we work together to make our community even better!

We are kicking off our summer service schedule this Sunday. Service will start at 10 am followed by the Strawberry Festival at 11:30 am. All are welcome!

Ongoing
- Shelf Stable Milk Collection
- Diaper Collection for Pantry, Holy Communion, Berlin
Sunday, June 7th
- 10:00 am: Worship Service (start of the summer worship service schedule)
- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Strawberry Festival on the Church Grounds
Monday, June 8th
- 7:00 pm: Council Meeting in the Parish House
Friday, June 12th
- 6:00 pm: Putting with the Pastor at Big Swing in Washington Township
Saturday, June 13th
- 11:30 am: Community Luncheon in the Ed. Building
Sunday, June 14th
- 3:00 pm: Ministerium Faith250 Unity Tree Planting (Community Garden)
Wednesday, June 17th
- 7:00 pm: Grief Gathering in the Parish House Tea Room

06/04/2026

Many thanks to all who participated in the Ministerium’s Faith250 workshops over these past several months.

On Sunday, June 14 (Flag Day) at 3:00 pm at the Monroe Twp Community Garden (located next to the Free Library of Monroe Twp at 713 Marsha Avenue), the Ministerium plans to hold a unity tree planting ceremony as our ecumenical unity civic initiative bringing together faith leaders, parishioners, gardeners, community members to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary. Collectively, we will honor our shared heritage as we gather in unity, faith, and country. All are welcome to this commemorative ceremony sponsored by the Williamstown Ministerium.


As part of the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, local churches participating in the Faith 250 Initiative

05/31/2026



05/29/2026

Composer of our days and director of our lives, your wonder is engraved in the foundations of all creation. Tune our hearts to praise, and silence our crowded minds so we might sing the majesty of your love. —Bread for the Day

05/29/2026

The Lord calls believers to act responsibly while we wait for Him to return. If we ignore His guidance to prepare ourselves and those around us, He will hold us accountable, as Jesus warns in Luke 12:45-48. We are held to a higher standard because He has entrusted us with the Good News and directed us to help others form a relationship with Him. And we will face greater judgement if we abuse others or live self-indulgently instead of serving them.

Let’s be responsible, strengthen our relationship with Jesus, and live as He taught us to live so we can lovingly guide our friends, family, and neighbors toward Him. All are welcome to service this Sunday at 9:30 am!

Ongoing
- Shelf Stable Milk Collection
- Diaper Collection for Pantry, Holy Communion, Berlin
Saturday, May 30th
- 8:00 am: Yard Sale (Parish Grounds)
Sunday, May 31st
- 2:00 pm: Faith250 Workshop at Cross Keys United Methodist Church
Tuesday, June 2nd
- 7:00 pm: Bible Study in the Parish House
Sunday, June 7th
- 10:00 am: Worship Service (start of the summer worship service schedule)
- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Strawberry Festival on the Church Grounds
Monday, June 8th
- 7:00 pm: Council Meeting in the Parish House
Saturday, June 13th
- 11:30 am: Community Luncheon in the Ed. Building
Sunday, June 14th
- 3:00 pm: Ministerium Faith250 Unity Tree Planting (Community Garden)
Wednesday, June 17th
- 7:00 pm: Grief Gathering in the Parish House Tea Room

05/24/2026



05/22/2026

Waiting for the Lord to return also comes with a very important job – to be a faithful steward over those around you.

Luke 12:41-44 shows us the standard the Lord is looking for in a faithful manager: someone who works diligently to guide their friends, family, and neighbors in their own walks with the Lord. Scripture tells us that faithful stewards will be blessed when He returns.

Let’s work to be the faithful stewards the Lord calls us to be. All are welcome to our service this Sunday at 9:30 am!

Ongoing
- Shelf Stable Milk Collection
- Diaper Collection for Pantry, Holy Communion, Berlin
Saturday, May 30th
- 8:00 am: Yard Sale (Parish Grounds)
Sunday, May 31st
- 2:00 pm: Faith250 Workshop at Cross Keys United Methodist Church
Tuesday, June 2nd
- 7:00 pm: Bible Study in the Parish House
Sunday, June 7th
- 10:00 am: Worship Service (start of the summer worship service schedule)
- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Strawberry Festival on the Church Grounds
Monday, June 8th
- 7:00 pm: Council Meeting in the Parish House
Saturday, June 13th
- 11:30 am: Community Luncheon in the Ed. Building
Sunday, June 14th
- 3:00 pm: Ministerium Faith250 Unity Tree Planting (Community Garden)
Wednesday, June 17th
- 7:00 pm: Grief Gathering in the Parish House Tea Room