Worship

Outdoor Worship

Several years ago, we built a permanent outdoor worship shelter to go along with the altar and garden at the back of our property. We’ve been able to use it often in the summer months on Sunday mornings for worship. Being out in God’s creation enhances the service in a unique and beautiful way.

Weekly communion

Communion, the Lord’s Supper, Eucharist. They are all names for the same thing: the meal Jesus gave us to remember him and to receive his grace. In the ELCA, we say that Communion is a tangible way to receive God’s love and grace. At St. John’s, we invite anyone to join us at the table. Parents can determine when they are comfortable with their child taking part. We hold First Communion the week after Easter each year, with instruction several weeks before that on a Saturday. Parents may choose to allow their child to take communion at an early age and then receive instruction when they are old enough to read and sit still for 30 minutes, around kindergarten or first grade for most kids.

Polka Sunday

St. John’s is blessed to have a talented tuba player in our midst. Lloyd Pohlman has been playing with polka bands for many years, and brings together a group of musicians each summer to play for us. Polka Sunday is traditionally held in August each year with music that’s great!