# www.stjohnslc.org ## Pages - [Advent 2025](https://www.stjohnslc.org/advent-2025) - [Thanksgiving Meal](https://www.stjohnslc.org/thanksgiving-meal) - [Children & Youth](https://www.stjohnslc.org/youth-ministries) - [Holy Week 2026](https://www.stjohnslc.org/holy-week-2026) - [Stewardship](https://www.stjohnslc.org/stewardship) - [Sunday Services Documents](https://www.stjohnslc.org/sunday-services-documents) - [Lenten Benevolence](https://www.stjohnslc.org/lenten-benevolence) - [Worship](https://www.stjohnslc.org/worship) - [Music](https://www.stjohnslc.org/music-ministries) - [Community Engagement](https://www.stjohnslc.org/community-engagement) - [Church Council](https://www.stjohnslc.org/church-council) - [Land Acknowledgement](https://www.stjohnslc.org/land-acknowledgment) - [Congregational Care](https://www.stjohnslc.org/congregational-care) - [Direct Services](https://www.stjohnslc.org/direct-services) - [LGBTQ+ Ministry](https://www.stjohnslc.org/LGBTQ-ministry) - [Ministries](https://www.stjohnslc.org/ministries) - [About Us](https://www.stjohnslc.org/about) - [First Time Visitors](https://www.stjohnslc.org/first-time-visitors) - [Gift of the Christ Child](https://www.stjohnslc.org/gift-of-the-christ-child) - [Adult Faith Formation](https://www.stjohnslc.org/adult-ministry) - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.stjohnslc.org/volunteer): St. John's is active in the Sacramento community at large and strives to help those in need both locally and in the world. We partner with organizations that work to help those most vulnerable, and we also volunteer with various community groups. - [Constitutional Committees](https://www.stjohnslc.org/committees) - [Home](https://www.stjohnslc.org/) - [What We Believe](https://www.stjohnslc.org/what-we-believe) - [Outreach](https://www.stjohnslc.org/outreach) - [Contact Us](https://www.stjohnslc.org/contact) - [St. John's Stories](https://www.stjohnslc.org/st-johns-stories) - [St. John's Scholarships](https://www.stjohnslc.org/st-johns-scholarships) - [CIM](https://www.stjohnslc.org/cim) - [Upcoming Events](https://www.stjohnslc.org/upcoming-events-1) - [Submit an Announcement](https://www.stjohnslc.org/submit-an-announcement) - [Pastors and Staff](https://www.stjohnslc.org/pastors-and-staff) - [Community Outreach Groups](https://www.stjohnslc.org/community-outreach-groups) - [Mission Partners](https://www.stjohnslc.org/mission-partners) - [Giving](https://www.stjohnslc.org/give) - [Pastoral Transition](https://www.stjohnslc.org/CallCommittee) - [You Are Welcome Here](https://www.stjohnslc.org/you-are-welcome-here) - [Podcasts](https://www.stjohnslc.org/podcasts) - [Weddings ](https://www.stjohnslc.org/weddings) - [Download our Realm App](https://www.stjohnslc.org/realm) - [Special Services](https://www.stjohnslc.org/special-services) - [Calendar](https://www.stjohnslc.org/calendar) - [Events](https://www.stjohnslc.org/events) ## Blog Posts - [August '26 Congregation Matters Meeting](https://www.stjohnslc.org/august-26-congregation-matters-meeting) - [Conclusion of Call & the Next Chapter for Pastor Jon Haug](https://www.stjohnslc.org/conclusion-of-call-the-next-chapter-for-pastor-jon-haug) - [2026 St. John's Scholarship Recipients](https://www.stjohnslc.org/2026-st-john-s-scholarship-recipients) - [Pastor Amy Kienzle Start Date at St. John's Lutheran Church](https://www.stjohnslc.org/pastor-amy-kienzle-start-date-at-st-john-s-lutheran-church) - [Pastor Amy Kienzle Called as Senior Pastor to St. John's Lutheran Church](https://www.stjohnslc.org/pastor-amy-kienzle-called-as-senior-pastor-to-st-john-s-lutheran-church) - [New Hire: Elie Wu, Organist](https://www.stjohnslc.org/new-hire-elie-wu-organist) - [Job Posting: Video Technician](https://www.stjohnslc.org/job-posting-video-technician) - [Welcome the the new Associate Director of Youth and Family Ministries - Jeremy Kaetzel](https://www.stjohnslc.org/welcome-jeremy-kaetzel) - [March 2026 Congregation Matters Meeting Recap](https://www.stjohnslc.org/march-2026-congregation-matters-meeting-recap) - [A New Approach to Unhoused Guests on Sunday Mornings](https://www.stjohnslc.org/a-new-approach-to-unhoused-guests-on-sunday-mornings) - [Imposition of Ashes - Ash Wednesday](https://www.stjohnslc.org/imposition-of-ashes-ash-wednesday) - [Annual Meeting Recap + New Council Officers Elected](https://www.stjohnslc.org/annual-meeting-recap---new-council-officers-elected) - [The 2025 Santa Lucia: Bella Manley](https://www.stjohnslc.org/the-2025-santa-lucia-bella-manley) - [Welcoming Bridge Organist Dan Nguyen](https://www.stjohnslc.org/welcoming-bridge-organist-dan-nguyen) - [October '25 Update from the Call Committee](https://www.stjohnslc.org/october-25-update-from-the-call-committee) - [Introducing Bridge Pastor Paul Baglyos](https://www.stjohnslc.org/introducing-bridge-pastor-paul-baglyos) - [A Letter from Organist Ryan Enright](https://www.stjohnslc.org/a-letter-from-organist-ryan-enright) - [The Retirement of Pastor Scot Sorensen](https://www.stjohnslc.org/the-retirement-of-pastor-scot-sorensen) - [A Letter about St. John's Legacy Gifts](https://www.stjohnslc.org/a-letter-about-st-john-s-legacy-gifts) - [June Congregation Matters Meeting Recap](https://www.stjohnslc.org/june-congregation-matters-meeting-recap) - [A Letter from Pastor Jon Haug](https://www.stjohnslc.org/a-letter-from-pastor-jon-haug) - [2025 St. John's Scholarship Recipients](https://www.stjohnslc.org/2025-st-john-s-scholarship-recipients) - [May Congregation Matters Meeting Recap](https://www.stjohnslc.org/may-congregation-matters-meeting-recap) - [April Update from the Call Committee](https://www.stjohnslc.org/april-update-from-the-call-committee) - [An Update from the Call Committee](https://www.stjohnslc.org/an-update-from-the-call-committee) - [Welcoming the New Director of Administration: Katherine Thorp](https://www.stjohnslc.org/welcoming-the-new-director-of-administration-katherine-thorp) - [A Letter from Linda Baldwin, Andrew Ford, and Pastor Frank Espegren](https://www.stjohnslc.org/a-letter-from-linda-baldwin-andrew-ford-and-pastor-frank-espegren) - [The 2024 Santa Lucia](https://www.stjohnslc.org/the-2024-santa-lucia) - [Job Posting: Director of Administration](https://www.stjohnslc.org/job-posting-director-of-administration) - [Administrative Changes at St. John's](https://www.stjohnslc.org/administrative-changes-at-st-john-s) - [St. John's Catherine Slabaugh Volunteers with the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering Communications Team](https://www.stjohnslc.org/st-john-s-catherine-slabaugh-volunteers-with-the-2024-elca-youth-gathering-communications-team) - [Call Committee Appointment Announcement](https://www.stjohnslc.org/call-committee-appointment-announcement) - [Reinvesting in Outreach | Stewardship 2025](https://www.stjohnslc.org/reinvesting-in-outreach-stewardship-2025) - [Reinvesting in Discipleship | 2025 Stewardship Campaign](https://www.stjohnslc.org/reinvesting-in-discipleship-2025-stewardship-campaign) - [What is Christian Nationalism? Adult Faith Formation Class](https://www.stjohnslc.org/what-is-christian-nationalism-adult-faith-formation-class) - [Introducing the New Associate Director of Volunteer Management](https://www.stjohnslc.org/introducing-the-new-associate-director-of-volunteer-management) - [Announcing My Retirement - Pastor Frank Espegren](https://www.stjohnslc.org/announcing-my-retirement-pastor-frank-espegren) - [A Portal of Peace & Prayer](https://www.stjohnslc.org/a-portal-of-peace-prayer) - [Staffing Updates from St. John's Lutheran Church](https://www.stjohnslc.org/staffing-updates-from-st-john-s-lutheran-church) - [Job Posting: Youth & Young Adult Ministry Leader](https://www.stjohnslc.org/job-posting-youth-young-adult-ministry-leader) - [Job Posting: Nursery Attendant](https://www.stjohnslc.org/nursery-attendant) - [Job Posting: Associate Director of Volunteer Management](https://www.stjohnslc.org/job-posting-associate-director-of-volunteer-management) - [St. John's at the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering](https://www.stjohnslc.org/st-john-s-at-the-2024-elca-youth-gathering) - [2024 St. John's Scholarship & William and Donna Morgan Award Announcement](https://www.stjohnslc.org/2024-st-john-s-scholarship-william-and-donna-morgan-award-announcement) - [St. John’s Confirmation: 1955 vs. 2024](https://www.stjohnslc.org/st-johns-confirmation-1955-vs-2024) - [Rev. Amy Kienzle Accepts New Call with the Sierra Pacific Synod](https://www.stjohnslc.org/rev-amy-kienzle-accepts-new-call-with-the-sierra-pacific-synod) - [Special Congregational Meeting Canceled](https://www.stjohnslc.org/special-congregational-meeting-canceled) - [Holy Closure and Thanksgiving for Stephen Ministry at St. John's](https://www.stjohnslc.org/holy-closure-and-thanksgiving-for-stephen-ministry-at-st-john-s) - [St. John's Congregation Council calls a Special Congregational Meeting](https://www.stjohnslc.org/st-john-s-congregation-council-calls-a-special-congregational-meeting) - [Lutherans & Lunar New Year](https://www.stjohnslc.org/lutherans-lunar-new-year) - [Living God’s Love in the World as ELCA Organization Board Members](https://www.stjohnslc.org/living-gods-love-in-the-world-as-elca-organization-board-members) - [Pastor Jon Haug Takes on New Role at St. John's](https://www.stjohnslc.org/pastor-jon-haug-takes-on-new-role-at-st-john-s) - [2023 Santa Lucia](https://www.stjohnslc.org/2023-santa-lucia) - [Synod-wide Faith Formation for High School Youth](https://www.stjohnslc.org/synod-wide-faith-formation-for-high-school-youth) - [Distinguishing Our Worship Services - The New 11:30am Service](https://www.stjohnslc.org/distinguishing-our-worship-services-the-new-11-30am-service) - [St. John's Response to Violence in the Holy Land](https://www.stjohnslc.org/st-john-s-response-to-violence-in-the-holy-land) - [Giving: by Gregory Favre](https://www.stjohnslc.org/giving-by-greggory-favre) - [Generosity in Many Ways: by Rita & Brian Blomster](https://www.stjohnslc.org/generosity-in-many-ways-by-rita-brian-blomster) - [A Pastoral Letter on Violence in the Holy Land](https://www.stjohnslc.org/a-pastoral-letter-on-violence-in-the-holy-land) - [Fall ‘23 Faith Formation for Children and Youth](https://www.stjohnslc.org/fall-23-faith-formation-for-children-and-youth) - [St. John’s Students embark on their School Year at an ELCA University](https://www.stjohnslc.org/st-johns-students-embark-on-their-school-year-at-an-elca-university) - [2023 Fall Programming](https://www.stjohnslc.org/2023-fall-programming) - [A Letter from Rev. Amy Kienzle](https://www.stjohnslc.org/a-letter-from-rev-amy-kienzle) - [St. John's Scholarship & William and Donna Morgan Award Announcement](https://www.stjohnslc.org/st-john-s-scholarship-william-and-donna-morgan-award-announcement): St. John's Scholarship & William and Donna Morgan Award - [2022 Annual Report](https://www.stjohnslc.org/2022-annual-report)