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…
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…
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…
Open to all men and women golfers. Proceeds to benefit St. John’s youth projects fund. For further information contact Don Titus at [email protected].
Young at Heart, our older adult group, will meet again on Wednesday, September 20th. After a summer away it will be nice to see everyone. Pastor Tom Kochenderfer will provide a reflection followed by a light lunch. The program will be “Back to the Garden—A Time of Sabbatical” by Pastor Cindy Krommes.
Trick or treaters are invited to come in costume to safely trick or treat on our campus inside the circle. (Adults are also welcome to come in costume.) Following Trunk or Treat, don’t miss the Reformation 500 Concert at 4 p.m.
There will be a special blessing of the animals on Sunday, October 1st in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Pets of all shapes and sizes (or pictures of pets) are invited to be blessed. This has become a wonderful St. John’s tradition for humans and animals. Please invite your friends and their pets to attend!
St. John’s will hold a book sale of Reformation-related books as part of our Reformation 500 Celebration. A similar book sale was held last spring to great success. The books available include those appealing to different age groups. All books will be sold at 50% off their regular price with no sales tax. They will…
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania will host Soli Deo Gloria: 500 Years of Lutheran Music on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Michael Krentz, Dean of the Chapel at United Lutheran Seminary (Philadelphia Campus) will lead the concert of music for organ, brass, choir and congregation. The program will be in the form of a Lutheran…
Martin Luther triggered a seismic upheaval that rocked the western world in the 1500s—with an impact that continues to reverberate to this day. This film tells the great adventure story of his life. At the same time, it examines his quest for truth—questions we all must face—including “Who am I?” “What is my purpose” and…