We 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 264 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.
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St. John's provides free washing and drying to anyone in need every first Tuesday of the Month. Laundry Love takes place each month at the Spring Forge Shopping Plaza: N Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362. We provide the quarters and the love, you just show up with your clothing that needs washing between 5:30pm and 7:00pm.
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The Abbottstown/ East Berlin Food Pantry will be open (Dates and hours below). Guest will be able to self select food and house hold items from the trailer. Hours Open: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 from 4pm to 6pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, East Berlin. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm at St. John's Lutheran Church, Abbottstown.*
*Volunteers are being asked to arrive at 2:30pm. Also, if you are sick, please stay home.
Schedule --------------------- Sunday, January 11 Baptism of Our Lord Faith Formation - 9:00am Fellowship - 9:45am Worship - 10:15am -------------------- Sunday, January 18 2nd Sunday after Epiphany Faith Formation - 9:00am Fellowship - 9:45am Worship - 10:15am --------------------- Every Tuesday @ 6:00PM Girl Scout Troop 80120 -------------------- Every Friday @ 7:00 PM AA Meetings --------------------
Yehiel Curry Elected Presiding Bishop of the ELCA
Yehiel Curry, bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, was elected July 30 as presiding bishop of the ELCA. Click on the link below to read the Living Lutheran interview with him about his vision for the future of the church.