Events (Page 32)

Thanksgiving Dinner

On Saturday, November 18th, Evening Light Worship begins at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary. Our St. John’s Thanksgiving dinner follows at 6 p.m. The Fellowship Committee provides the feast and welcomes gifts of sides and desserts. You are invited to come either to worship at 5 p.m. or dinner at 6 or BOTH! Guests are…

Angel Tree Creativity

Join us for a time of intergenerational fellowship, learning and creativity as we hear about the important ministry we support at the Lutheran Secondary School for MaaSae Girls in Monduli, Tanzania. Every year, the St. John’s Angel Tree is the way we raise scholarship money for the five “St. John’s Girls” we support at the school.…

All Saints Weekend

On All Saints’ Weekend, November 4th and 5th, we give thanks for the saints of every time and every place and especially remember those saints who have died in the past year. It is a “mini-Easter” in which we rejoice in the gift of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and in the promise…

Young at Heart October Gathering

As part of our celebration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, Young at Heart will receive a visit from the “Father of American Lutheranism” – PASTOR HENRY MELCHOIR MUHLENBERG! He’ll be “brought to life” by Pastor Tom Kochenderfer on Wednesday, October 18. Pastor Kochenderfer has frequently played the role of Muhlenberg in the Trappe/Collegeville…

PACS Empty Bowls

Please join us for a simple meal of soup and bread and help us fight hunger in our community. Tickets are $25. All proceeds benefit the mission of Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS). Contact Sue Starling for tickets at (610) 454-0963 or rofostaring@gmail.com.

Trip to Morris Arboretum

After a year of good work in the beautiful gardens of St. John’s our Garden Party is going on a fall adventure to the Morris Arboretum. You are invited to join them on Tuesday, October 17 (rain date is October 24). Transportation will be by car pool, leaving St. John’s at 9:30 a.m. and returning…

Reformation Day Christian Education Hour – Fun for Adults and Children

Christians all over the world are recognizing the 500th anniversary of the posting of the 95 theses by Martin Luther. This act began the Reformation, which changed the Church, politics, theology, and society. As Lutherans, we are always Re-Forming. On Reformation weekend, please wear red, the color of celebration, and plan to attend worship as…

An Invitation from Bishop Burkat to Together in Hope: Lutherans and Catholics Mark Reformation Anniversary

Lutherans and Catholics will mark the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation with an ecumenical seminar and worship. The event – 1517-2017, From Conflict to Communion—Together in Hope – features a seminar highlighting the common commemoration between Lutherans and Catholics for this anniversary. The Rev. Donald McCoid, bishop emeritus of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod, and Dr. John Borelli of Georgetown University will lift…

WELCA

We will gather at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26th to organize and plan meetings for the coming year. Please bring a list of your very favorite hymns with you that day. The agenda for the meeting also includes election of officers for 2017-18. Everyone is invited and welcome so mark your calendars now. Hope…