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

April LLL Book Club

Thursday, April 16 at 11:00am in the St. John's Library + 6:30pm via Zoom


The LLL Book Club will gather in April to discuss One Amazing Thing by Chitra Divakaruni. This book shares about "nine strangers trapped in an Indian consulate's visa office after an earthquake, who pass the time by sharing personal stories of "one amazing thing" from their lives, revealing their diverse backgrounds and the universal power of storytelling."


We'll gather on Zoom at 6:30pm here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88006389137?pwd=x4QUBYO9QsSQf6nuYIFvDOk1pbdG5r.1

Meeting ID: 880 0638 9137

Passcode: 342746

Reciprocity and Relation: Indigenous Understandings of Land and Nourishment

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


Kitty Oppliger will lead a discussion on Earth Day Sunday based on her research with Native American communities in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. The session will cover the differences between Western and Indigenous ways of knowing, and provide space for discussions about what we can learn from our Native American neighbors that can help restore our relationships to Creation and each other.


This session is provided by the Justice Making Ministry.

Pub Theology

Sunday, April 26 at 12:30pm at Mattie Groves Brewery


Pub Theology will gather in April for Pub Theology at our neighborhood brewery - Mattie Groves! Conversation will center around "New Beginnings: When has God made things new for you?" See you there!

85+ Luncheon: Celebrating You + 250 Years of America 

Saturday, May 2 at 11:00am in Oehler Hall


The Community Engagement Ministry of St. John’s will host the annual 85+ Luncheon - celebrating our beloved St. John’s members aged 85 and older. This year, we’ll gather around the theme “Celebrating You and 250 Years of America!” Be on the lookout for an invitation, or contact Catherine Slabaugh. 

Social Justice and Faith-Aligned Investing

Sundays in May + June


Whether you have a few dollars or millions, you have the power to take control of your finances in a values-aligned way. This upcoming workshop series will help participants identify and apply their financial goals alongside their social justice and Lutheran values. This series is for everyone - all levels of financial experience are welcome. 


This workshop series will be lead by Elizabeth Gilbert Kaetzel*. Elizabeth will bring learnings and resources from her work creating an ELCA values-aligned investment stratetgy as part of the Sierra Pacific Synod’s Investment Committee and her decade of experience working in values-aligned and faith investing. Each workshop will also have time for reflection and discussion and include materials to take home. 


Sunday, May 17  | 10:15-11:15am

What is Social Justice Investing? 

This introductory session will be an opportunity to hear more about what will be covered in the workshop series and hear why investing our values is important. 


Sunday, May 31 | 12:30-2:30pm 

Lunch & Learn #1: Mapping Your Money

Whether you have cash savings, a 401k, or a complex investment portfolio, this workshop will help find out where your money is, how it’s currently invested, and what your options are for taking action.


Sunday, June 7 | 12:30-2:30pm 

Lunch & Learn #2: Mapping what Matters

In part 2, your will learn how to identify the right financial needs and goals for you and your family and your social justice priorities, as well as some practical frameworks for applying those to your investments. 


We will be using the book ‘The Social Justice Investor,’ as a resource and guide for much of this series. If you are interested in purchasing the book you can find it here. 


Disclaimer: Elizabeth Gilbert Kaetzel is a not a registered financial advisor and information provided during these workshops should be considered educational only and not taken as investment advice. Talk to a certified financial professional for all investment and financial decisions.

Making Space for New Life

Friday, May 22 from 10:00am - 3:00pm in The Gathering Place


Come participate in a Gathering Place spring cleaning day! On Friday, May 22 from 10:00am - 3:00pm, we'll gather to clean out the Gathering Place. As we strive to create a hospitable, mission-driven hall for our direct services and community gatherings, we're in the process of a revamp. Before we install new items, we need to clean out and donate items we're no longer using. Lunch will be included, music will be playing, and fun will be had! If you're planning to attend, please RSVP to catherine.slabaugh@stjohnslc.org.