Volunteers Needed
For many of us this time of year brings to the forefront thoughts of our children returning to school. August is the time when historically teachers returned to get classrooms ready for young students. It is also the time when young students were selecting new clothes, new notebooks and backpacks, and finding out who their teachers would be for a new year. This calendar traditionally carried over into the church. We would begin our new Sunday school classes and gear up new activities for members. Of course, now it’s hard to say that anything is truly traditional and still follows a year in, year out schedule. Not all schools start on the same day nor do all churches follow the school calendar. Things are always changing.
     
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.

2012 Holy Week Schedule

Holy Week and Easter Services

  • April 1: Palm Sunday
  • April 5: Maundy Thursday
    --- 7:00 pm:  Maundy Thursday Worship Liturgy with the stripping of the altar
  • April 6: Good Friday
    --- 7:00 pm: Good Friday Tenebrae Service
  • April 8: The Resurrection of Our Lord - Easter Day
    --- 8:00 am: Lumen Christi Service
    --- 9:15 am: Easter Sunday Breakfast
    --- 9:45 am: Sunday Church School and Flowering of the Cross
    --- 11:00 am: Festival Easter Service of Holy Communion

We Need Your Help to Help Others

During the month of January, St. John’s Social Ministry Committee will be collecting pasta & sauce.

Church Activities

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

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