Wrapping Up Some Loose Ends

Summer has arrived and with it some really hot and humid days. As you are enjoying the lazy days of summer and your vacations, time on the golf course or the water, I want to wrap up some loose ends in order to make certain that we don’t miss out on anything happening in and around the church.

Vacation Bible School has recently concluded. What a great time everybody had as children and adults gathered for immersion in the Word of God. Beginning with great food, fellowship, and song, we then had opportunity to spend time learning about God’s love for His people and how we might better respond to that love and share it with others. It was a wonderful week and I want to thank everyone who worked to make it another successful Vacation Bible School. THANKS!

     
Serving Christ through the Centuries

Serving Christ through the Centuries

St. John's Lutheran Church is the "Mother Church of Lutheranism" in Charleston and in South Carolina. With a history spanning over 250 years, she is among the oldest of congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Ministry to Others

Ministry to Others

We are a congregation who believes we have been called "to know Christ... and to make Christ known" by transforming ourselves, the community, and the world for Christ.

Welcome to St. John's!

Welcome to St. John's!

Thank you for visiting St. John's. Your presence adds to the beauty of the songs we sing and the glory of the worship we offer God our Creator, Christ our Savior, and the Holy Spirit our Companion.

Diverse Opportunities

Diverse Opportunities

The word is the heart and spirit of the church; the congregation is its lifeblood. The diverse programs at St. John's are designed to uplift the spirit and the body of every member through a diverse offering of programs to promote education and fellowship.

Pastor's Corner

Pastor's Corner

Take a moment to read the latest messages from Reverend Butler in the Pastor's Corner.

And in other news
2009 St. John's Summer Concert Series

2nd Annual Summer at St. John’s concert series

  • Sunday, June 21:  Land of Lakes Choirboys
  • Sunday, July 12:  Organ recital featuring Michael Ging
  • Sunday, July 26:  Hazel King Memorial Concert 
  • Sunday, August 16:  St. John Chorale

Details for each performance, as well as a poster for distribution, are available here. All concerts are on Sunday evenings at 6PM, free and open to the public, and approximately one hour in length. A reception in the Parish Building will follow each concert.

St. John's Youth

The Summer Schedule for Little Luther League has been set, and all Little Luther Leaguers are invited to join us for the following events:

  • Saturday, July 18th – Isle of Palms County Park
    Meet at 10:00 a.m. for a day of fun at the beach. Bring a picnic lunch and plan to spend the day.
  • Sunday, August 9th – James Island County Park Splash Zone
    At 3:00 p.m. we will meet and splish/splash the afternoon away!

As a reminder, if you are interested in heading up Little Luther League for the 2009-'10 school year, please contact the church office.

 

Annual Church Picnic

The Annual St. John's Church Picnic will be September 13th at Palmetto Islands County Park. Our outdoor worship service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

All who attended last year will tell you that it was a great location and the children had a ball playing in the open meadow next to the Big Oak shelter. We'll be putting out more information as we get closer but just wanted you to mark your calendars NOW because Summer goes so fast!

Tricounty Ministries

We Need Your Help to Help Others

During the month of July, St. John’s will be collecting bags of rice. Please bring your donation and place it in the basket in the narthex or parish hall.

St. John's Member Update

St. John’s Lutheran Church is updating its members’ records, and needs your help!

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Church Activities

To view full listing of church activities, go to Calendar.

New Website!

Thank you for your patience as we transition to this new website for St. John's. Please email comments to the webmaster.

 

Sunday Worship

8:30 a.m. Service with Holy Communion
9:45 a.m. Sunday Church School
11:00 a.m. Service with Holy Communion


Nursery available in Parish Hall during all services. Doodle Bags are available in the back of the church to keep little hands busy: they include coloring books, crayons, books, and stickers!

 
St. John's Lutheran Church, Charleston, SC