Called by God to share the Good News of Jesus Christ
Celebrating our 200th Anniversary!
Celebrating our 200th Anniversary!
We are the church that shares a living,
daring confidence in God’s grace. Learn more...
We are the church that shares a living,
daring confidence in God’s grace. Learn more...
You are welcome here...
You are welcome here...
For over two centuries, people have gathered on this small hill to worship and praise the Lord. Though many changes have taken place in the congregation, in the neighborhood and in the world, we remain committed to actively worshiping and serving our Lord Jesus Christ at St. John Center Lutheran Church.
If you are passionate about discerning your gifts for ministry and finding ways to use them, the members at St. John Center Lutheran open their hands in welcome to you.
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Each Sunday begins with a 9:30 am Gathering on the lower level of the church to review the day's Lessons .
The Gathering is followed by Worship service at 10:15 am in the sanctuary on the upper level of the church.
Holy Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month,
all Festival Sundays and weekly during Advent and Lent.
The sanctuary is air conditioned and handicapped accessible by chairlift.
Restrooms on the lower level of the church are not accessible by wheelchair.
Handicapped accessible restrooms are available in the Fellowship Hall.
Little One's Sunday School is offered each Sunday. Children will be gathered prior to the Sermon
and their time together will end at the conclusion of Worship.
Staffed nursery is available.
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Sat
Mar 23
Sat
Mar 23
Fellowship Breakfast at Yoder's Restaurant
Fellowship Breakfast at Yoder's Restaurant
8:30 am
Sign up sheet available through March 17th
Sun
Mar 24
Sun
Mar 24
Bach and Bonhoeffer
Bach and Bonhoeffer
4:00 pm
Lititz Church of the Brethren | 300 W Orange St, Lititz, PA
Felix Hell, International Organist
Bob Kettering, Narrator
Suggested Donation - $10
In Johann Sebastian Bach and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, we find two extraordinary individuals who, through their art, express hope and light in situations that appear to be overthrown with darkness and despair."
Wed
Mar 27
Wed
Mar 27
North Lancaster Count Lutheran Cluster Mid-Week Lenten Services
North Lancaster Count Lutheran Cluster Mid-Week Lenten Services
7:00 pm
March 27 - held at Muddy Creek, Denver, with Pastor Newell Embley preaching on Word Alone
April 3 - held at Bergstrasse, Ephrata, with Pastor Tim Craven preaching on Christ Alone
April 10 - held at Mellinger's, Stevens, with Pastor Tom Darr preaching on Glory to God Alone
May 30 - Ascension Day - held at Swamp, Denver, with Pastor Schwabe-Fry preaching
Offering proceeds will benefit Ephrata Area Social Services.
Inclement weather? Contact the host church after 10:00 am on the day of the service.
Thurs
Mar 28
Thurs
Mar 28
Lenten Luncheon at St. John Center United Church of Christ
Lenten Luncheon at St. John Center United Church of Christ
Noon
Lunch provided followed by a speaker
Wed
Mar 27
Wed
Mar 27
Volunteer at Colonial Lodge for Bowling!
Volunteer at Colonial Lodge for Bowling!
1:30 pm
See Alvin McCoy for details
Fri
Mar 29
Fri
Mar 29
Volunteer at Colonial Lodge for Bingo!
Volunteer at Colonial Lodge for Bingo!
1:30 pm
See Alvin McCoy for details
Thurs
Apr 4
Thurs
Apr 4
Choir and Bell Rehearsals
Choir and Bell Rehearsals
Choir Rehearsals
7:00 pm - April 4
7:00 pm - April 11
7:00 pm - April 16 with UCC Choir at St. John Center Lutheran
6:30 pm - April 19
7:00 pm - April 25
7:00 pm - May 2, 9, 16, 23
6:30 pm - May 31 - refreshments and fellowship to follow practice
9:30 am - June 2 - Music Sunday
10:15 am - Last day for the choir before Summer Break
Bell Rehearsals
April 7 and 14
Sat
Apr 13
Sat
Apr 13
"Hands of Hope" Prayer Shawl Ministry
"Hands of Hope" Prayer Shawl Ministry
9:30 am - 11:30 am
2nd Saturday of the month at Ephrata Manor Apartments' Library
Sat
Apr 20
Sat
Apr 20
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 am
All children, ages 14 and under, are invited to attend
Sat
Apr 20
Sat
Apr 20
Movie and Dinner at Hoss's
Movie and Dinner at Hoss's
Time to be determined
Movie - "Breakthrough" at Penn Cinema
Followed by dinner at Hoss's
Sign up by April 7th
First, We Give of Ourselves
Giving in Grace
First, We Give of Ourselves
Giving in Grace
This lent, St John Center Lutheran Church embarks on a three-year journey that we are calling “First, We Give of Ourselves.”
Together we will explore discipleship and how we can grow in sharing gifts for ministry. “Giving” is a faith practice and a mark of our discipleship as God’s people in Christ. Over the next three years we will talk together about what it means to “give of ourselves”, how this faith practice relates to growing in discipleship, and what this can mean for ministry in our personal lives and that of our congregation.
Starting this lent, our emphasis will be “Giving in Grace”.
Next lent, we turn to part two of “First, We Give of Ourselves”. The center of our attention will be a conversation on “Giving in Gratitude”.
Then, in our third year, we will conclude our journey with a focus on “Giving in Generosity”. This promises to be a meaningful journey for the family of St John Center.
Plan to walk with us!
The next Giving in Grace Bible Study is March 24 at 9:30
This is a four-week study and a key spiritual growth opportunity in the "First, We Give of Ourselves" emphasis.
We will gather at 9:30 am with something sweet and a coffee and a desire for God's Word to lead us.
"SJCL E-Blast"
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Inclement Weather
Inclement Weather
Unsure if Sunday School and/or worship services are cancelled due to inclement weather?
Simply call the church office at 717.445.5505. The voice mail message will be updated by
8:00 am on the day in question.
Center Union Cemetery
Center Union Cemetery
Call Becky at 717.354.5560 for information regarding the cemetery.
What does the ELCA mean to you?
What does the ELCA mean to you?
Words From Our Customers
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We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone.
Martin Luther