Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for God’s many blessings by Linda and Craig Clark.
Please give to Lutheran Disaster Response to aid those impacted by the most recent disasters. Checks can be made out to St. John’s, “LDR” in the memo line. With your gifts to the LDR, we can respond quickly to as many disasters as possible.
Children’s Choir TODAY, 9:30-10:00 AM, Choir Room. Open to children ages 5 and up.
Children’s Faith Formation TODAY at 10:00 AM in the Youth Lounge.
Lutherringers TODAY 11:45 AM in the loft, and is open to middle school through adults.
Lutheranism 101: Back to the Basics in the ELCA Class: Pastor Blake will be offering an adult education class, Tuesdays at 7:00 PM through November 1. Join us for a lively discussion.
Anti-Racism Book Discussion, October 9, 9:00 AM on Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult.
Race 4 the Children, Sunday, October 16 at 9:00 AM in Warinanco Park, Roselle, NJ. The 5K Run/2-Mile Fun Walk is presented by the Friends of the Child Advocacy Center of Union County. All proceeds benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Union County which serves the 1,000+ children who are victims of crime. To learn more or to donate at www.friendscacunj.org
Join us for a Consecration Brunch, Sunday, October 23 at 9:00 AM in Hinman Hall with Summit mayor, Nora Radest, as our special guest and speaker. Every member is asked to prayerfully consider how they will commit to the work of this congregation. Keep an eye on your mail for your pledge card, brochure, and letter from Pastor.
College Care Packages: The Caring Cards & Calls Committee is looking for donations of $10 gift cards to Dunkin’ or Starbucks for college student care. Cards can be placed in the envelope marked College Gift Cards in the office by October 23. Also if you have a college student, please send their mailing address to Jama Bowman to make sure they get their care package!
High on the Hog Feast, October 28 at 7:00 PM: Our ARC Committee invites you to an evening soul food celebration, featuring Chef. This builds on our spring High on the Hog events, but even if you did not attend all are welcome. Come learn about African American food and come join in the feast! Sign up in the entryway.
RIC Forum, October 30 at 9:00 AM: We are thrilled to welcome nationally-regarded speaker and LBGTQ advocate, Jamie Bruesehoff. In her role as a mother of a trans youth and a trans rights educator, as well as a life-long Lutheran in our synod, Jamie will share with us her unique insights about inclusion and justice for queer people.
Reformation Sunday, October 30: Join us as we commemorate the founding of the Lutheran Church, and pray for our continued renewal by the Holy Spirit. Don’t forget to wear red!
Worship Assistants Needed! Fall brings the return of two services and the Worship Committee needs YOU to serve as Ushers, Greeters, Readers, Assisting Ministers or to be on Altar Guild. All these jobs are essential to worship. Please reach out to Bev Kaczmarski.