St. John's Lutheran Church

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.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87532684407?pwd=azJYditpY2lGTXVVZVpJUWkvUmw3Zz09

Meeting ID: 875 3268 4407

Passcode: 909287

LGBTQ+ History Month Book Read

Mondays in October at 7:00pm via Zoom

In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, the Sacramento Area Rainbow Faith Alliance will hold a month-long book study - exploring The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. The United States of America by Eric Cervini.

According to it's publisher, "based on firsthand accounts, recently declassified FBI records, and forty thousand personal documents, Eric Cervini's The Deviant's War unfolds over the course of the 1960s, as the Mattachine Society of Washington, the group Kameny founded, became the first organization to protest the systematic persecution of gay federal employees. It traces the forgotten ties that bound gay rights to the Black Freedom Movement, the New Left, lesbian activism, and trans resistance."

The book study will discuss five chapters each week - come be a part of the discussions!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84106401287?pwd=ep5jUZ4UapcDCP1B5Xdckk5ZOCJtID.1

Meeting ID: 841 0640 1287

Passcode: 379670

Volunteer for Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 25 throughout the day

Oktoberfest is returning to St. John’s, and this year’s celebration is shaping up to be our biggest yet — but it won’t happen without a fantastic volunteer crew behind the scenes.

We’re looking for helping hands (and joyful hearts!) to make it all run smoothly. Whether you love setting the scene, welcoming guests, serving food and drinks, or jumping in for cleanup, we’ve got a place for you.

Volunteer Roles Include:

Greeters & Ticket Table Hosts — Be the first friendly face guests meet
Hospitality Floaters & Money Runners — Keep things flowing behind the scenes
Pretzel & Beverage Distributors — Fuel the fun!
Vendor Partners & Vendor Floaters — Assist our food and drink vendors
Set-Up & Clean-Up Crews — Build it up and send it home strong
Decor Teams — From balloon blowing to ladder-climbing to table and activity setup (Oct. 23rd or 25th)

Ready to jump in? Sign up here for a shift and help us show Midtown what joyful hospitality looks like!

Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 25 from 3:00-7:00pm at St. John's

St. John’s is hosting the 2nd annual Oktoberfest! Sponsored by SKK Developments, The Handle District, and Lofing Lighting, this year's Oktoberfest will welcome food vendors, breweries, wineries, a caricature artist, live music, and extravagant decor and ambiance for a family-friendly festival. We're thrilled to welcome:

Mulvaney's B&L
The Rind
Old Soul Co.
Mattie Groves Brewery
Touchstone Brewing
Kirchhoff Family Wine
KC Kombucha

Admission is free and food + drink tickets will be available at the door! Invite a neighbor or a friend, Prost!

Worship Leader Training

Sunday, November 9 + 16 at 12:30pm in Oehler Hall

This training is for volunteers who currently serve or are interested in getting involved in worship - altar guild, eucharistic servers, lectors, ushers, and greeters. The training will begin with a catered lunch and an opportunity to meet other volunteers serving in worship in similar areas. Steven Johnson, Director of Worship and Music, will speak to the spirit of serving in worship and Eliseo Paniagua, Assistant Director of Worship and Music, will walk-through specific service areas in worship. Longtime volunteers in each area will also share personal insight and tips & tricks for serving!

Realm sign-up coming soon!

November LLL Book Club

Thursday, November 20 at 11:00am in the Library

The LLL Book Club will gather to discuss When the Tamarind Tree Blooms by Elaine Russell. “At eighteen, Geneviève Dubois—half-Lao, half-French—leaves the orphanage that confined her for fourteen years to search for her parents’ past and her missing twin brother. In 1931 French colonial Laos, she finds herself caught between two worlds, rejected by both French and Lao societies, and even love proves perilous. Where does she belong?” Come join the discussion!