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
Animate Faith Summer Faith Formation Series
Summer Sundays at 10:15am in The Gathering Place
To animate means to bring to life! Animate Faith is an ELCA faith curriculum we'll be utilizing this summer at St. John's. All are invited to join this summer's animated conversation and reflection around different aspects of our life together as church.
Topics and video presenters include:
LLL Book Club
Thursday, July 17th at 11:00am in the St. John's Library
The LLL Book Club will gather this July to discuss Necessary Troouble: Growing Up at Midcentury by Drew Gilpin Faust. This is "a memoir of coming of age in a conservative Southern family in postwar America." Come join the fruitful discussion at this summer book club!
Congregation Matters
Sunday, July 20 at 10:15am in the Gathering Place & Zoom
The leadership of St. John's continues the tradition of gathering to discuss important transition and business matters happening in the congregation! All are invited to this July's Congregation Matters meeting, happening in person and via zoom, to hear updates from the Call Committee and Church Council.
Memorial Service for Jason Pettit
Sunday, July 20th at 3:00pm at St. John's Lutheran Church
On Sunday, June 15th, beloved community member and former St. John's staff member Jason Pettit passed away after a multi-year battle against cancer. In loving memory of Jason, a memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 20th at 3:00pm here at St. John's. Following his service, a reception will be held in his honor.
Christianity & Politics from Harlem: with Reggie L. Williams, Ph.D.
Saturday, July 26 at 10:00am at St. John's, Sacramento
Reggie L. Williams, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Black Theology at Saint Louis University and author of Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus: Harlem Renaissance Theology and an Ethic of Resistance, will join us in Sacramento for a lunch and lecture titled "Christianity & Politics from Harlem". Dr. Williams will share about Bonhoeffer's theology and the influence the black church had on his life and his exposure to Harlem Renaissance intellectuals and worship at Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist during his time at Union Seminary.
A lecture will be held at 10:00am, followed by a lunch. Clergy are invited to a coffee hour with Dr. Williams following lumch at 2:00pm.
Please help the leaders of St. John's prepare for this day by RSVPing here! A $5 donation to help offset the expense of lunch is greatly appreciated.
Funding for this lecture is provided by the Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento and is part of an ongoing lecture series being offered by “Ecclesia” - ELCA congregations teaching the Christian faith to adults in the Sacramento Metropolitan Area.
Christianity & Politics: A Follow-Up on Saturday's Lecture
Sunday, July 27 at 10:15am in The Gathering Place
Following Dr. Reggie L. Williams lecture at St. John's on July 26, he'll join the St. John's community for worship and an adult education class on Sunday, July 27! This class will serve as a follow-up to saturday's lecture titled, "Christianity & Politics from Harlem". Come listen to and learn from the inspiring Dr. Williams!
Mt. Cross Day Camp: Word of Life
July 28-August 1 from 9:00am-3:00pm at St. John's Lutheran Church
Registration for Vacation Bible School is LIVE! Camp Counselors from Mt. Cross Ministries will lead this year's VBS - themed "Word of Life". Open to youth in grades Kindergarten-5th, with volunteer opportunities for middle and high schoolers, campers will participate in music, bible studies, crafts, games, and so much more. Admission is $60 for campers & $20 for youth helpers and includes snacks and a t-shirt for the week.
Rollin' in Dough Pasta Night Fundraiser
Friday, August 22 at 5:00pm in Oehler Hall
You’re Invited to St. John’s Annual “Rollin’ in Dough” Pasta Night Fundraiser!
Join us for a delicious evening of all-you-can-eat pasta, warm fellowship, and a great cause! This year’s Pasta Night supports the installation of beautiful new flooring in the St. John’s Choir Loft — and we need your help to make it happen.
Tickets are $25 per person — or bring the whole crew! Families of 3 or more pay just $75 total. But hurry — seating is limited, and this beloved event fills up fast, RSVP here today!
Come hungry, leave happy, and help us keep our church home looking its best. We can’t wait to share a night of food, fun, and faith with you!
Pastor Frank & Rhonda's Going Away Party
Saturday, September 6 at 6:00pm at St. John's Lutheran Church
After nearly 20 years as Pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church, Pastor Frank Espegren will retire as Senior Pastor on Sunday, September 7, 2025. To celebrate his tenure, we’re throwing a party! Alongside beloved spouse, Rhonda Holmen, the St. John’s community will celebrate the incredible ministry and life the two have built and shared at St. John’s. Come enjoy a delicious dinner, hear stories from their decades of ministry here at St. John’s, and toast to a joyful retirement!
🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 6
⏰ Beginning at 6:00pm
📍 Outdoors at St. John’s Lutheran Church (1701 L St.)
🥂 Dinner & Drinks Provided!
In lieu of gifts, a scrapbook will be available at the event for guests to share a memory, message, or story with Pastor Frank and Rhonda.
Help us prepare the appropriate amount of food and drinks - please RSVP to attend here!
St. John's is a vibrant, urban church centered in enthusiastic and inspirational worship, grace-filled service and rich opportunities for spiritual growth.
St. John's is a Reconciling in Christ Church of the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
Sunday Worship
9:00am In-Person & Livestream | 11:30am In-Person
1701 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
916.444.0874 | contact@stjohnslc.org
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
