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Celebrating our 200th Anniversary!
Celebrating our 200th Anniversary!
We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace.
We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God's grace.
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You are welcome here...
You are welcome here...
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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Music Sunday
Concert
Music Sunday
Concert
Sunday, June 2, 2019
St. John Center Lutheran Church
10:15 am
Dr. Jun Chon, Guest Soloist
Music selections by the Choir and Bell Choir
Join us for the Strawberry Social / Pot Luck Dinner in the Fellowship Hall following the worship service.
Photo courtesy of Engle Printing and Publishing
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Thurs
May 16
Thurs
May 16
Choir Rehearsals
Choir Rehearsals
7:00 pm - May 16 and 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
May 19
May 19
Bell Rehearsals
Bell Rehearsals
May 19 and 26 - following worship
6:30 pm - May 31 - refreshments and fellowship to follow practice
May 20
May 23
May 20
May 23
"The Bible" Bible Study
"The Bible" Bible Study
Concludes the week of May 20
Mondays - 1:30 pm
Thursdays - 6:00 pm
Fri
May 24
Fri
May 24
Volunteer at Faithful Living (formerly Colonial Lodge) with Bingo
Volunteer at Faithful Living (formerly Colonial Lodge) with Bingo
1:30 pm
Thurs
May 30
Thurs
May 30
North Lancaster Count Lutheran Cluster Ascension Service
North Lancaster Count Lutheran Cluster Ascension Service
7:00 pm
Held at Swamp, Denver, with Pastor Schwabe-Fry preaching
Sat
Jun 8
Sat
Jun 8
"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
Mon - Fri
Jul 15
Aug 5
Mon - Fri
Jul 15
Aug 5
Summer Lunch Program
Summer Lunch Program
SJCL Volunteers need for weeks of July 15th and August 5th
Sign up sheets will be available closer to the event
"SJCL E-Blast"
"SJCL E-Blast"
Subscribe to St. John Center's weekly e-mail, filled with current worship information and upcoming events. Type the word "Subscribe" in the subject line.
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
Words From Our Customers
We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone.
Martin Luther