Invites freely, loves unconditionally, and serves with joy!
Empowered by the unconditional love of God as revealed in Christ, St. John's Lutheran Church seeks to be a diverse and compassionate congregation that embodies God's grace in Atlanta and in the world. All are welcome!
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Sunday Worship - September 20, 2020
Welcome to online worship, St John's members and visitors! To worship this week, please click the play button on the video to below. To watch in full-screen mode, click the square in the bottom right of the video. You can also worship with us on our Facebook page at 10:30 a.m. Please note, are unable to distribute the bulletin here for copyright reasons; Weekly E-News subscribers can get it in their inbox on Sundays (see signup form to the right). Our Community in this time of Social Distancing:Zoom Events this week:
Tuesday 9/15 7:00 p.m. - Lectionary Bible Study [LINK] Wednesday 9/16 7:00 p.m. - Evening Prayer [LINK] Thursday 9/17 7:30 a.m. - Early Risers group [LINK] Thursday 9/17 4:30 p.m. - Storytime with Janjay [LINK] Thursday 9/17 7:00 p.m. - Outreach Team meeting [LINK] Friday 9/18 7:00 p.m. - Trivia Night [LINK] Sunday 9/20 9:15 a.m. - Learning Hour [LINK] Sunday 9/20 1:00 p.m. - Lunch and Learn - Mercy Church 15 Year Anniversary [LINK] Sunday 9/20 2:00 p.m. - Atonement L.C. Voter Education Workshop [LINK] Monday 9/21 7:00 p.m. - Book Club [LINK] Saturday 9/26 10:00 a.m. - ADLA Book Club [LINK] If you would like access to the St. John's Zoom account to host a meeting, please contact our communications chairperson. Other Events thise week (masks and distancing observed): Friday 4:30 p.m. - BLM Protest @ St. John's Previous COVID-19 Updates:Read the full announcement from our pastor about the church closure here. Read an update from our pastor here. DIGITAL RESOURCES DURING THE CLOSURE:
Prayers for Times of Public Health Concern Livestream Worship Services from Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Weekly Sermons from the Southeastern Synod A Message from the Synod Disaster Response Ministry on Caring for Others A Message from PBS about talking with children about Covid 19 Worship in the Time Apart PASTORAL WORD FROM OUR BISHOP AND VICE PRESIDENT:
COVID-19 INFORMATION VIDEO: ZOOM FOR CONGREGATIONAL USE: How to find usSt. John's is located at the intersection of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Oakdale Road in the heart of the Druid Hills community of Atlanta, near Emory University.
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Scriptures for 9/20/2020Jonah 3:10-4:11
Psalm 139:1-12 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthe 20:1-16 Devotionals *NEW*During this time apart, we will be posting reflections and devotions from members of St. John's, as well as prayer petitions. Click here read our devotional blog.
Evening Prayer *NEW*Join us for evening prayer Wednesdays at 7pm on Zoom.
Community ConversationsPlease stay current with your financial giving!You don't need to physically be at the church to give. Offsite giving is possible three ways:
Text giving: You can text STJOHNSATL to 73256 to give using your text messaging. Standard text message rates do apply. When prompted, you enter the amount you'd like to give using your credit/debit card or checking account. Online giving: Use this link to give https://onrealm.org/StJohnsAtlanta/Give/ADFCJYBYZF By Mail: Send checks to 1410 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30307 Thank you for continuing to support St. John's and our ministries! MUST VIEWING:
Webinar: "Becoming the body of Christ where all bodies are valued: A conversation around the ELCA's resolution to condemn White Supremacy." Bishop Strickland was joined by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and other presenters last Thursday evening to discuss racial issues in America today. A recording of this important conversation is available at www.elca-ses.org. The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III preached a powerful sermon, "The Cross and the Lynching Tree: A Requiem for Ahmaud Arbery," on May 17. It can be viewed here St. John's is a congregation of the ELCA and its Southeastern Synod. To sign up for the Synod Newsletter, click here.
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