Invites freely, loves unconditionally, and serves with joy!
Empowered by the unconditional love of God as revealed in Christ, St. John's Lutheran Church strives to be a diverse and compassionate congregation that embodies God's grace in Atlanta and in the world. We therefore welcome into our shared ministry people of all races, ethnicities and national origins; we affirm people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions as beloved children of God; and we strive to be accessible to persons of all ages, persons with disabilities; and persons who are unhoused. All are welcome!
Happening at St. John's:
MAKING CONNECTIONS - TOGETHER WE RISE
SATURDAY, MARCH 14: 10AM - 2PM In conjunction with our sister churches in "Making Connections - We Are Church Together," St. John's is hosting a morning of stimulating conversation. It starts with our own Ella Myer-Arnold discussing the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray (the civil/women's rights activist, author and Episcopal priest) with Dr. Murray's niece, Rosita Stevens-Holsey. This is followed by a brief lunch. After lunch, Dr. James Thomas will discuss his new book, A Rumor of Black Lutherans, dealing with the formation of black leadership in the early American Lutheran Church. We invite you to RSVP to attend in person - scan the QR code, or you can watch online on our YouTube channel. MID-WEEK LENTEN DINNER & WORSHIP
WEDNESDAYS IN LENT @ 6:30 PM Join us, and our friends from Mercy Church, on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM throughout Lent for a mid-week dinner and service in Lefstead Hall. We'll center ourselves around a Service at the Tomb: A Lenten Discipline of Grief, Hope, and New Life, focused on Scriptures and stories of those who have been marginalized. LECTIONARY LUNCH ON WEDNESDAYS Join us with a relaxed yet inquisitive mind as we gather and discuss the next Lectionary Sunday texts.
STRATEGIC PLANNING TOWN HALLS The Strategic Planning Team invites you to attend our Town Hall series, as we begin to examine our core values, contemplate a new vision statement, and create short and long term goals for 2026 and beyond. This session will last approximately 1 hour, and will start following worship in Lefstead Hall. Town Halls will occur throughout March and April on the below schedule. You do not have to be directly involved in these areas to attend - actually, fresh eyes and thoughts would be greatly appreciated - sharing your questions or insights and what you need or would like to see (additions/changes) to meet your spiritual needs helps with future ministry plans. Please join us for each town hall!!
SUNDAYS AT 11:30 AM: FAITH FORMATION FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH Our youngest members will engage with The Will to Dream curriculum in a way that invites them and their families to practices of embodiment, advocacy, and joy! Forming sacred habits will help us shape how we live, love, and imagine God within and around us. 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.
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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Sunday LivestreamsCan't make it to worship with us in person? Livestream one of our Sunday services on our Youtube Channel!
St. John's now has an Instagram account and if you utilize this social media platform we'd love for you to follow us there and invite others to do so too! You can find us on Instagram @stjohnsatl.
St. John’s Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Congregation. This means that we celebrate diversity and strive to embody God’s grace. We welcome into our shared ministry people of all races, ethnicities, and national origins; we affirm people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions as beloved children of God; and we strive to be accessible to persons of all ages, persons of all abilities, and persons who are unhoused. All are welcome!
Stay current with your financial giving!You don't need to physically be at the church to give. Offsite giving is possible three ways:
By Text: You can text STJOHNSATL to 73256 to give using your text messaging. Standard text message rates apply. When prompted, 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! |
