WELCOME TO ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCHWe are a community of faith strengthened by the incredible history gifted to us through God's grace. We are a worshiping community that has worshiped together for more than 250 years. And even though our building may be old, our Spirit isn’t. We continue to offer God's Word and Sacrament to the community and the world we live in. We hope that the welcome we speak to you is one that looks and feels like a welcome that comes to you from God. Whenever or however you choose to be with us, may you know that God has a special place and love for you.
RESPONSE TO COVID-19
— IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT --COVID-19 Task Force Recommendations: (posted on September 29th, 2020)
St. John’s COVID-19 Task Force unanimously agreed to the following: St. John’s has moved into its soft green phase for worship and church activities. The Green Phase will allow for in-person indoor worship with masks in place when entering and exiting the building. Committee meetings will resume in-person gatherings and follow CDC guidelines. Sunday School will remain on a virtual platform until further notice. Worship will continue online through Zoom, Facebook and YouTube. 
In Person Worship at St. John's
Join us at St. John's at 10:00am for IN Person Worship. Weather permitting, we plan to gather outside for as long as possible, bring a chair and your mask and once seated the mask can be removed (by choice) as long as social distancing is being practiced. If we need to move indoors, we will gather in the Fellowship Hall and masks will be required to be worn. Communion will be shared at the end of the service. Please sign up below and tell us you are planning to join us.
Upcoming Events @ St. John's
Online Worship - Sunday, October 18, 2020
Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting
Stay Safe. Stay Home. But with technology we can still get together. Join us on Wednesday morning at 10:00am via Zoom for a time of Bible Study and Prayer. To join us via Zoom click here or go to the Zoom app and use—Meeting ID: 907 836 5134 & Password: 407818
Mobile Food Pantry- Volunteer to Help!
The Abbottstown/ East Berlin Food Pantry will be open, but all volunteers are being asked to practice safe social distancing. In addition, guests will be instructed to stay in their cars and will receive food outside.
Hours Open: Wednesday, November 4 from 3pm to 5pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, East Berlin. Thursday, November 5 from 3pm to 4pm at St. John's, Abbottstown *Volunteers are being asked to arrive at 2:30pm and please don't enter buildings. Also, if you are sick or at high risk, please stay home. Next Laundry Love - November 3rd
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic St. John's has modified how it offers Laundry Love. On Tuesday, November 3rd members from St. John's will be at the Laundry Mat in Spring Grove from 5:30pm till 7:00pm and offer rolls of quarters and laundry pods to anyone in need. We recommend kids stay at home if at all possible. |
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Sunday, October 25 Reformation Sunday Virtual Sunday School @ 9:00am In-Person Worship w/ Communion at 10:00AM Online Worship (Facebook, Zoom and YouTube) @ 11:00am -------------------- Sunday, November 1 All Saints Sunday Virtual Sunday School @ 9:00am In-Person Worship w/ Communion at 10:00AM Online Worship (Facebook, Zoom and YouTube) @ 11:00am -------------------- Every Friday @ 7:00 PM AA & Al-Anon Meeting -------------------- |
