Wednesday Bible Study

Every Wednesday at 12:00pm via Zoom


All are invited to join the mid-week bible study where we look at the readings for the coming Sunday’s worship, following the style of Lectio Divina. Together, we wonder, wish and notice how these ancient words still speak to us.  Some days we even look for what might be “shimmering” for us!


Some of the current bible study participants say:

  • Our discussions help me connect ancient writings with my own lived experience.
  • I am always grateful for what I learn from everyone’s various experiences and feedback.
  • I like that everyone is welcome to this Bible Study.
  • This group is so meaningful to me.
  • Getting to know folks better through our “check-in” time.
  • It’s a mid-week refocusing on God’s word and living God’s love in the world.

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Meeting ID: 824 3800 3387

Passcode: 640001

The Emmaus Group

Every Monday at 4:00pm in Cana Room


The Emmaus Group is a newly developed small group at St. John’s for individuals walking through recovery, or supporting loved ones walking through recovery. To begin, conversation will center around Richard Rohr’s book Breathing Under Water. Attendees are invited to begin reading the book prior to this first gathering.

Sacramento Pride Poster Party

Tuesday, June 9 from 5:00-8:00pm in Oehler Hall


Come prep for Sacramento Pride at the Poster Party! Bring craft supplies or use items here at the church to make posters for the Sacramento Pride Festival + March. RSVP to jahoffme@gmail.com if you're able to attend!

Young Adult Nitty's Night

Thursday, June 11 at 6:00pm at Nitty's Cider


The St. John's Young Adult group will gather at Nitty's Cider in East Sacramento for our June get-together! Come enjoy a drink, dinner from the food truck, and time in community. Kids always welcome!

Senior Pastor Meet & Greet

Sunday, June 14 at 10:15am in Oehler Hall


The Church Council of St. John's is thrilled to bring forward a candidate for recommendation to serve as our next Senior Pastor! On Sunday, June 14, all are invited to attend a meet and greet where congregants will greet the candidate and learn more about their past ministry and excitement for the position!


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Meeting ID: 835 9137 7487

Passcode: 302571

St. John's at Sacramento Pride

Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 14 on the Capitol Mall


St. John’s is joyfully and proudly walking with our LGBTQ+ neighbors and friends at this year’s Sacramento PRIDE Festival + March, and we would love to have you be a part of it! We’re inviting volunteers, families, and people from every walk of life to be a part of the weekend's festivities.


Help staff the St. John's booth at the festival, or walk in the Pride parade! Sign-up for either or both here.

June LLL Book Club

Thursday, June 18 at 11:00am in the St. John's Library


The LLL Book Club will gather in June to discuss For the Sun After Long Nights by Fatemeh Jamalpour and Nilo Tabrizy. This book is "a moving exploration of the 2022 women-led protests in Iran, as told through the interwoven stories of two Iranian journalists." Come join the conversation!

Juneteenth Adult Education Class

Sunday, June 21 at 10:15am in Oehler Hall


Please join the Justice Making team on Sunday, June 21 for a special adult education session honoring Juneteenth, led by Sharon Baglyos. Together, we will explore the meaningful American history leading to this federal holiday and look at how the ELCA observes Juneteenth as a sacred time for truth-telling, prayer, and community learning. 


Our time together will reference the book On Juneteenth by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed. Reading the book ahead of time is helpful but not required—all are welcome to attend this positive space for growth, healing, and shared conversation.

Mercer Caverns Youth Trip

Saturday, June 27 from 9:00am-4:00pm


St. John’s middle and high schoolers are going to Murphys for the day to tour the Mercer Caverns! After the cave tour, we’ll have lunch in the park and grab ice cream on our way home.


We’ll depart St. John’s at 9:00am and return to St. John’s at 4:00pm - transportation will be provided. Be sure to bring a packed lunch and $10-15 for ice cream. Friends always welcome!


Can’t come to this day trip? Save-the-date, we’ve got another day trip scheduled for Saturday, July 18!


RSVP if you're able to attend here.

Congregational Meeting

Sunday, June 28 at 1:00pm in the Sanctuary & on Zoom


The Church Council of St. John's has called a Congregational Meeting to vote on the call of our next Senior Pastor. All members of St. John's are invited to attend and vote!


https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83716347925?pwd=ZSZPka4dc8OkIpPz7SvOAlLFYdenHQ.1


Meeting ID: 837 1634 7925

Passcode: 490779

"Wear Love" Mt. Cross Day Camp

July 27-31 from 9:00am-3:00pm


Mt. Cross Ministries is back to host Vacation Bible School - "Wear Love"! Happening July 27-31st from 9:00am-3:00pm, this Day Camp is for youth in Kindergarten-5th grade, with volunteer opportunities for middle and high school students. 


Registration is $60/camper, with a $20 off sibling discount. Middle and High School volunteer registration is $20/student.


Register here and select “Traveling Day Camps” St. John’s Lutheran.