Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in celebration of 40 years at St. John’s by Carol Groote.
Volunteers Needed: Ushers, Greeters, Readers, Assisting Ministers and Altar Guild. All these jobs are essential to worship at St. John’s. Please see the weekly email to sign up.
We need food donations for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–12 Noon), store-bought or homemade–baked goods/bagels, fruit/veggies, and cheese & crackers are just some ideas. We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. See the weekly email to sign up.
Forum Series TODAY at 9:00 AM through October 15 on Civic Life and Faith, the relationship between church and state. Feedback is solicited by the ELCA following these sessions.
Children’s Choir TODAY at 9:30 AM and Faith Formation at 10:00 AM. All children are welcome. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings or Deacon Walker for more information.
Confirmation TODAY at 5:30 PM.
The 1619 Project: The Anti-Racism Committee will be hosting the final episode on Monday, October 2, 7:00 PM. This week’s episode will look at the place of justice/injustice in American race relations. This week’s tasting menu includes: jambalaya, corn fritters, and peach cobbler.
Luther Ringers, TODAY 11:45: Handbells is open to middle/high school youth and adults.
Art Bauer Committal & Memorial Service, October 8 at the conclusion of the 10:30 service. There will be a memorial service at 3:00 PM at Cedar Crest Chapel, Pompton Plains.
Charlie Connelly Funeral, Saturday, October 14 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s.
Partnership Sunday, at St. Stephan’s Grace Community in Newark, October 15 at 3:00 PM. A delegation of leaders from the Brazilian Lutheran Church will be in attendance. The church is located at 7 Wilson Avenue, Newark. Parking is available at 227 Ferry Street, carpooling is encouraged. Contact Jama Bowman if interested.
SJSM Book Discussion, October 22:The Social Justice/Social Ministry committee will be discussing their fall reading, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, by author Matthew Desmond on October 22 at 9:00 AM. Books are available in the church office for $12.
Dunkin’ or Starbucks Gift Cards are needed for college care packages. Please drop off $10 cards in the church office by October 22. If you have a college student, please contact Jama Bowman with their address.
NJ Synod Youth Retreat, November 17–19 at the Sheraton Edison. All youth grades 6–12 and are invited for a weekend of faith, fellowship, and fun! This year’s theme is REJOICE! The cost is $225 per person and includes hotel, meals, t-shirt, snacks and programming. Register in the weekly email by October 30, 2023.