Pastors' Wednesday Bible Study

Every Wednesday at 12:00pm via Zoom

All are invited to join our Pastoral Staff for the mid-week bible study, happening every Wednesday at 12:00pm via zoom. We invite you to join through the zoom link below. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87532684407?pwd=azJYditpY2lGTXVVZVpJUWkvUmw3Zz09

Meeting ID: 875 3268 4407

Passcode: 909287

Mother's Day Weekend March and Luncheon

Saturday, May 11 from 9:00am - 1:00pm at St. John's Lutheran Church

Sponsored and hosted by the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) group at Lutheran Church of the Cross, Sacramento, all are invited to attend a march, rally, and lunch for women and children's rights and world peace. 

9:00am: Gather at St. John's

9:30am: March to the Capitol for a nonviolent rally

11:30am: Catered Lunch at St. John's

Please RSVP as soon as possible here.

St. John's Ministry Fairs

Sunday, May 12 at 10:15am in Oehler Hall

Come learn more about the various ministries of St. John’s at this year’s ministry fairs! Each ministry will host a display table for you to visit and talk with volunteers about what their ministry looks like. From book clubs to the pilgrimage meal to the choir, you’re sure to find a ministry that sparks interest!

Save-the-Date: Lutheran Lobby Day

Wednesday, May 15 from 8:30am-4:00pm in Sacramento, CA

Registration is now open for the 2024 Lutheran Lobby Day! Happening in Sacramento, CA on Wednesday, May 15, Lutheran Lobby Day will include lobbying, a form of advocacy work, with political decision-makers in California. 

Learn more and register to attend here.

LLL Book Club 

Thursday, May 16 at 11:00am in the Library

The LLL Book Club will gather in May to read and discuss Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado. All are welcome to join the fruitful conversation!

Sunday School Spring Showcase

Sunday, May 19 at 10:15am in Oehler Hall

Join our Pre-K - High School Sunday School kiddos for their end of the season celebration, a Spring Showcase! The Showcase will include handmade art, children's choir performances, and stories from all age-specific classrooms. Join our young members in commemorating the 2023-24 Sunday School year!

Going Away Soiree for Pastor Amy Kienzle

Sunday, May 19 at 12:30pm at St. John's Lutheran Church

The St. John's community will gather with Pastor Amy Kienzle to share final farewells at the Going Away Soiree! You are invited to bring a mocktail or finger-food appetizer to share, along with a fun floral or plant arrangement. Please share what you'll be bringing below and help us celebrate Pastor Amy: https://forms.gle/8YEJ8LNJwe96xgzo6

St. John's Knitting Circle

Tuesday, May 21 at 5:30pm in Cana Room

All crafts, ages, and genders welcome! Join the St. John's Knitting Circle for knitting and needlework crafting in community. Individuals are invited to work on their knitting or crafts together - no formal instruction will be provided, but collaboration will be encouraged!

Memorial Day Work Weekend at Mt. Cross Ministries

May 24-26, 2024 at Mt. Cross

Help our partners in ministry at Mt. Cross prepare for summer camp with the Memorial Day Work Weekend! Mt. Cross will host service projects for all ages and abilities - come for the entire weekend or just one day. 

Learn more here!

Sacramento PRIDE Festival & Parade

June 8-9 in Sacramento, CA

The St. John’s Lutheran Church 1128 LGBTQ+ Ministry and all allies are invited to be a part of the 2024 Sacramento PRIDE weekend! Happening June 8-9, 2024, St. John’s will partner with the Sacramento Area Rainbow Faith Alliance (an LGBTQIA+ led mission that seeks to build with and share a network of affirming churches and worship spaces in the Sacramento area) to march in the PRIDE Parade and host a booth at the PRIDE Festival.

Sign-up for the march or to staff the St. John's booth at the festival here: 

https://onrealm.org/StJohnsLutheran55449/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=YzE1OTRkOWUtMjliOS00MGMwLTgxYzMtYjE2YTAxM2FlOGE0

Save-the-Date: Vacation Bible School

July 8-12, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church

Gathering under the theme "Created to Be", Mt. Cross Ministries will lead this year's Vacation Bible School at St. John's Lutheran Church from July 8-12, 2024. Stay tuned for more details!