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 Gathering to review the day's Lessons at 9:30 am on the lower level of the church.
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.
Sun
Feb 17
Sun
Feb 17
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
Sundays following Worship
February 17 and March 3
Feb 18
Feb 21
Feb 18
Feb 21
Bible Study
Bible Study
Mondays at 1:30 pm and Thursdays at 6:00 pm
Topic: The Book of James
Tues
Feb 26
Tues
Feb 26
LWR Quilting at St. Paul's Lutheran, Adamstown
LWR Quilting at St. Paul's Lutheran, Adamstown
Tuesdays - February 26
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lunch provided; all skill levels welcome!
Sat
Mar 9
Sat
Mar 9
"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
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!
"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
Words From Our Customers
We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone.
Martin Luther