2018 marks the 175th year of St John United Church of Christ in Germantown and we are excited to be celebrating this long and rich history of service to God and community. In addition to smaller activities and events throughout the year, our celebration will reach its climax the weekend of October 6-7th with a …
What do the different colored candles on the Advent wreath mean?” Advent wreaths have been used by churches for many years to count the weeks leading up to Christmas. Historically, churches have used 3 purple candles and one pink candle with a larger white candle in the center. Purple was used in Advent (as well …
We are starting the year with a new name AND a new location. Reader’s Revolution Book Club (formerly the Starbucks Book Club) is moving to Latitudes Coffee House (corner of Pilgrim and County Line) and will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6pm. We will begin the year on September 21st with …
If you’ve been reading your newsletters and bulletins you might have noticed we have been offering a number of different small group opportunities and you might be thinking “What’s up with that?” Small group ministry is nothing new, its been around since the very start of the church (its essentially what the early churches were—groups …
We invite you to join us for a special six week sermon series that explores various faith messages found in great family-friendly movies. All ages will enjoy these classic films and the messages they bring. Movies will be shown on Tuesdays at 6pm at Our Saviour’s UCC on Division Rd and Sundays at 11:45am at …
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, The minor prophet, Micah, doesn’t get a lot of play in our churches. At a mere seven chapters, the scope of this Old Testament book is surprisingly broad with no unified theme. Like most preachers on Sunday morning, Micah weaves back in forth …
Join us on July 24th as we celebrate the close of Vacation Bible School with a worship service celebrating God’s good news as demonstrated in the story of Joseph. The children will help lead morning worship, followed by a picnic, games, and a viewing of the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Invite your …
Historically, St. John Youth have always had a summer trip to Six Flags Great America. We are hoping to re-start this tradition this summer. We are looking at July 6, 7, or 8th (we will go with whatever day fits most people). Cost would be $36 for admission and option for meal deal at $14pp …
Our 2nd annual Noah’s Ark trip is scheduled for Monday June 13th. Cost is $18 per person which includes your admission and a hot dog lunch (hot dog, chips, pickle & soda). Open to all ages. Youth under 6th grade must have a parent or other adult accompany them.
All children aged 3-12 are invited to attend (before/after care may be available) $20 if registered by June 27th, $25 after June 27th. Final day of registration is July 5th. Forms for kids and sign ups for volunteers are in the lobby of the church. Cost includes: lunch and snack , t-shirt; crafts/activities; bus trip …
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