About Us

 About St. John UCC

Since our church was founded in 1870, we are one of the few churches that have chosen to stay on the site where our original church was constructed. We have been encouraged and led by the greatest story ever told. The people of the United Church of Christ are a people united and always uniting. We place great value in serving others.

On any particular Sunday, you may find:

  • Music performed by our Chancel Choir
  • Members participating in worship and/or sharing special music with the congregation
  • Special offerings which are taken and dedicated to a variety of different causes
  • Fellowship time following the service each week which is sponsored by either groups or individuals
  • Sunday School for ages three through Confirmation

The United Church of Christ recognizes two sacraments – Baptism and The Lord’s Supper.  Our worship services contain a wide variety of musical traditions, as well as expressions and values that have integrity and purpose. From conservative to liberal, we’re not short on variety.

Our congregation is open and friendly. We serve as liturgists, musicians, ushers, and participants in a variety of capacities. We believe strongly in being active in both the religious and wider communities.  Mission projects are important to St. John.

We are all God’s children, and all are welcome here.  If you don’t have a church home, we invite you to spend some time with us.

Why come to St. John?

Ministries to be a part of:

  • Worship
  • Mission
  • Finance
  • Memorial
  • Youth Group
  • Membership
  • Chancel Choir
  • Christian Education
  • Ecumenical Quilters
  • Building and Grounds
  • Women’s J.O.Y. Fellowship

Special Events and Services

  • Communion served on the first Sunday of each month
  • Lent is observed with services on:
    • Ash Wednesday
    • Maundy Thursday
  • Annual WurstMarkt held on the first Sunday of October (for many years held on the first Saturday of October until we switched to Sunday in 2014)
  • Ecumenical Christmas concert featuring choirs from other churches throughout the community, as well as our own, in addition to special music from other groups
  • Candlelight service held on Christmas Eve at 7:00 PM

Outreach

Some of the ways our church participates in the greater church community: