Groups & Education
Small groups are where intimate relationships between brothers and sisters in Christ are created and nurtured. St. John encourages all of its members to have active small group and educational lives.
Small Groups
Small groups have 4 to 10 members, and participants can decide when, where, and for how long they meet. Group meetings have three components: sharing, Bible study and application, and prayer. The LCMC Guide for Missional Accountability Groups is a useful resource.
Adult Bible Study
Adult Bible Study meets every Sunday morning from 9 to 10 am in the Parish Hall.
Women’s Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study meets every Friday morning at 10 am in the Parish Hall. This group is currently studying the Epistle to the Galatians. For more information, please contact Helen Roithner.
Thursday Night Bible Study
This study group meets every Thursday evening from 7 to 8 pm in the Parish Hall. This group is currently studying the Gospel of Mark.
The Saints of St. John
The Saints of St. John are the youth group for Grades 6 to 12. They meet for social activities, learning, and mission and service projects. To find out more about the Saints, visit the Facebook page.
Sunday School
St. John organizes Sunday School and other activities for children and young adults. David Schuchmann, the Church School Superintendent, leads and organizes these activities.
Sunday School
Sunday School is held from 9 to 10 am on Sunday mornings in the Parish Hall. Opening is from 9 to 9:15 am and includes singing, a short bible lesson, announcements, and prayer. Classroom activities follow from 9:15 to 10 am. Classes are available for all ages.
Sunday School typically begins the first Sunday after Labor Day and continues through the end of the school year. St. John also organizes summer programs, including Vacation Bible School.
Wednesday Night Games and Missions
Wednesday Night Games and Missions is held from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday evenings in the Parish Hall. Supper is provided.
Confirmation
The confirmation group meets on Sunday mornings from 9 to 10 am in the Parish Hall or Youth Building. The current group of catechumens will be confirmed on Reformation Sunday, October 30, 2023.
Music
Louise Dunklin, the Music Director at St. John, leads several music ministries that perform during the Sunday morning worship service.
- Vocal Choir practices from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm every Wednesday
- Bell Choir practices from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm every Wednesday