Events

St. John's is an active congregation, providing many opportunities for fun, fellowship, and faith-building. Because of various ages and interests, our events are specifically targeted towards family, adults, or children. Both the congregation and community members are always welcome at any event.

For a listing of all events, click here.

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Upcoming Events

An Unexpected Christmas Musical Production
An Unexpected Christmas is a heartfelt musical that brings people from different paths of life together in an airport terminal on Christmas Eve when, due
to inclement weather, their flight is grounded overnight. Together, they realize that the crossing of their paths is anything but random as unexpected events turn their hearts to discover the real meaning of Christmas.
Performances will be held on December 13 at 7 pm, December 14 at 7 pm, and December 15 at
4 pm. Admission is free and no tickets are required.
 

Nerf War
All preteen youth in grades 5-6 (and their PARENTS!) are invited to an epic Nerf War. Meet in the youth room in the church basement on Saturday, January 18 from 3-4:30 pm. Bring Nerf guns if you have them! No registration required. Friends are welcome!

Men’s Prayer Breakfast
All men are welcome to gather on Saturday, February 15 from 8:30 am-10:30 am at the Oak Valley Golf Club in Pevely for a Men’s Prayer Breakfast. The keynote speaker is Joel Biermann, Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary. Doors open at 8 am. Breakfast is included. Registration fee is $20, and can be turned into the church office or the table set up in the atrium the weekends of January 5 or January 12. Register here before Sunday, February 2. 

Rooted and Ignite Youth Programs
​Rooted, the Sunday morning experience for youth in grades 5-12, and Ignite, the Sunday evening experience for youth in grades 7-12, invites all youth starting Sunday, January 5 for new programming. Learn about the Godly perspective on timely topics while enjoying the Christian fellowship of other youth! Whether you’re already actively involved, an occasional attendee, or just want to see what it’s all about . . . join us! Rooted meets from 9:30-10:30 am in the youth room in the church basement. Ignite meets from 6-8 pm in the youth room in the church basement.

20/20 Winter Vacation Bible School
Focus and see Jesus clearly this new year! Join us for winter VBS at St. John's on Friday, January 31 from 5:30-8 pm and Saturday, February 1 from 8:30 am-12 pm where there will be theme-integrated Bible stories, crafts, games, music, snacks, and more! This FREE event is open to all children age 3 (and toilet trained) through fourth grade. Register here by January 19! 
Volunteers Needed!
If you are an adult (over 18) and wish to volunteer, please sign up here.
If you are a youth (under 18) and wish to volunteer, please sign up here.

Late Night
All junior high school youth in grades 6-8 are welcome for Late Night! Meet in the youth area in the church basement on Friday, January 17 from
​7 pm to 12 am. Friends are welcome! No registration is required.

Family Summit
St. John’s will host a Family Summit on ​Saturday, February 1 from 8:30 am-12 pm. Held in conjunction with the Saturday session of winter VBS, this is an opportunity for parents, grandparents, and guardians to learn more about relevant parenting topics affecting today’s families. After an opening session, “Christian Character Formation,” participants can choose which two breakout sessions to attend. Topics include: technology, discipline, resiliency, faith formation, nutrition, parenting teens, developmental stages, praying parents, and budgets/finances. Review complete session descriptions here.​ The cost is $5 at the door and includes a light breakfast. Registration is required by January 19. Contact Diane Caughlan at dcaughlan@sjlarnold.org with any questions.