The St. John's community partners with and individually runs a variety of direct services for our neighbors in need. Every Monday-Thursday, services are provided in The Gathering Place of St. John's for all in need. We invite you to learn more about each program below - there are always ways to support these efforts through donations and/or volunteer opportunities.
Pilgrimage Meal
On every first, third, and fifth Monday of the month from 2:00-4:00pm, the St. John's community hosts a hot meal for anyone in need. Meal preparations take place Monday mornings, and volunteers help set-up tables, serve food, and mingle with guests.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Pilgrimage Meal, please email Rev. Amy Kienzle at amy.kienzle@stjohnslc.org.
Afternoon Snack Stop
On every second and fourth Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:00-4:00pm, the St. John's community offers a grab-and-go snack bag for anyone in need. These snack bags are prepared throughout the week and distributed in the afternoons by a group of volunteers.
The Afternoon Snack Stop welcomes regular donations of: ritz fresh stack crackers, chewy fruit snacks, diced fruit cups, fruit and grain cereal bars, peanut butter packs, vienna sausages, soft and chewy granola bars, and chicken salad. You can bring your donations to the St. John's office. You can shop for donations through our Amazon WishList here.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Afternoon Snack Stop, please email Rev. Amy Kienzle at amy.kienzle@stjohnslc.org.
Midtown HART Respite Care
Every Tuesday from 9:30am-12:30pm, Midtown HART, of which St. John's is a member of, hosts Respite Care in the Gathering Place of St. John's. This respite provides a safe space for our guests to rest, to recharge, to receive hospitality and connect with potential resources. We offer guests essential hygiene items; COVID safety protection such as masks and sanitizers, or survival necessities like sleeping bags and mats. Also available are shoes, clothing, and at times bicycles.
We invite you to learn more about Midtown HART, the Respite Care we offer, and how to support this life-giving work
here.
Thanksgiving Meal
The beloved St. John's Community Thanksgiving Meal was held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 in The Gathering Place here at St. John's. This community-wide meal serves hundreds of our neighbors each year thanks to the generous sprit of volunteers from St. John's and beyond.
St. John's is a vibrant, urban church centered in enthusiastic and inspirational worship, grace-filled service and rich opportunities for spiritual growth.
St. John's is a Reconciling in Christ Church of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Sunday Worship
9:00am In-Person & Livestream | 11:30am In-Person
1701 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
916.444.0874 | contact@stjohnslc.org
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
