Events

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

St. John's Knitting Circle

Tuesday, March 19 from 5:30-7:00pm in Cana Room at St. John's


All crafts, ages, and genders welcome! Join the St. John's Knitting Circle on Tuesday, March 19th (and every third Tuesday of the month) from 5:30-7:30pm 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!

Chrism Mass Service

Wednesday, March 20 at 10:30am at St. John's Lutheran Church


In partnership with the Sierra Pacific Synod, St. John's will host a Chrism Mass Service on Wednesday, March 20. This service is for Pastors, Deacons, and Lay Leaders to reaffirm their vows and bless the oils used for anointing throughout the year. We hope to see you for this mid-week service!

LLL Book Club: Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden: Two Sisters Separated by China's Civil War 

Thursday, March 21st at 11:00am in the St. John's Library


The LLL Book Club will gather in March to discuss "Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden: Two Sisters Separated by China's Civil War" by Zhuqing Li. Join the conversation on Thursday, March 21st at 11:00am in the St. John's Library. Hope to see you there!

Easter Flowers for Order

Orders due Friday, March 22


Easter Flowers are a wonderful way to honor a loved one during this joyful season. This year’s Easter Flowers will be azaleas, hydrangeas, and lilies, and cost $20 each. 


To place your Easter Flowers order, please fill out this form. Printed copies are available in the St. John's office. After filling out the order form, you can submit your flower payment online here or by mailing a check to the St. John's office at 1701 L Street, Sacramento CA.

Palm Sunday Potluck Brunch

Sunday, March 24 at 10:15am in The Gathering Place


Join the St. John's community as we begin Holy Week with a Palm Sunday Potluck Brunch! On Sunday, March 24 at 10:15am, we'll gather in The Gathering Place for community time and delicious breakfast food. 


We invite you to sign-up to bring a breakfast dish to share with the community - egg dishes, breakfast meats, salads, or fruits. You can sign-up here! 

Holy Week Day Camp

Monday, March 25 - Wednesday, March 27 from 8:30am - 3:00pm at St. John's


Holy Week Day Camp is open to all children and youth in Kindergarten - High School, happening Monday, March 25 - Wednesday, March 27. Day Camp will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church from 8:30am - 3:00pm and include holy week bible stories, crafts, games, activities, outings, and community time with peers. Children and youth are welcome to attend all three days, or just one or two days for Day Camp. We hope to see you there!


Register your kid(s) here!

At the Cross: Holy Week at St. John's Lutheran Church

March 24-31, 2024


Throughout Holy Week, we invite you to join the St. John's community as we witness Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, his final supper on Maundy Thursday, betrayal and crucifixion  on Friday, God's baptismal promise and salvation on Saturday's Vigil, and the ultimate resurrection on Easter Sunday.


Palm Sunday - 9:00am In-Person & Livestream Service, 10:15am Potluck Brunch, 11:30am In-Person Service


Maundy Thursday - 7:00pm In-Person & Livestream Service


Good Friday - 12:00pm Stations of the Cross In-Person Service, 7:00pm In-Person & Livestream Service


Easter Vigil - 7:00pm In-Person & Livestream Service


Easter Sunday - 6:30am Sunrise Service, 8:30am In-Person & Livestream Service, 10:30am In-Person Service

Stations of the City

Friday, March 29 at 12:00pm beginning at St. John's Lutheran Church


All are invited on a Good Friday journey throughout Midtown Sacramento as we encounter the Stations of the City. On this 1.5 mile walk, we will stop at various locations throughout the city, read the Passion Story, and hear reflections that connect to this life-changing scripture. Throughout the walk, we will stop at:

  • WEAVE Sacramento - 1900 K St #200
  • Sacramento LGBTQ Center - 1015 20th St
  • First United Methodist Church - 2100 J St
  • St. Francis Manor Senior Apartments - 2515 J St
  • State Indian Museum - 2618 K St
  • Sutter Medical Center - 1020 29th St
  • Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - 2620 Capitol Ave #200

Stations of the City will conclude at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, with a 1 mile walk back to St. John’s. If you are planning to attend and are interested in providing a reflection at one of the stops along this journey, please email Pr. Amy Kienzle amy.kienzle@stjohnslc.org. 

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.

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!

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!

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