WELCOME


Find your community in Christ at St. John’s.

You are welcome here!

St. John’s is a vibrant Lutheran community living faith boldly in the South Minneapolis area.

You are welcome here and encouraged to attend Sunday worship in-person or streaming online.

Pastor Mark Tiede welcomes you!

Ministries


“Ministries” is the term used to refer to the different ways St. John’s members serve the community in Christ’s name.

You can participate in these programs too! Contact us to get started.

  • A close up of the keyboard of the church organ.

    Music

    Our community hosts musical performances free to the public throughout the year, including our popular annual performance of Handel’s Messiah.

  • A group of multi-racial children play together in a bright room.

    Child Care Center

    Each year our Child Care Center provides daytime programming and enriching activities for the children of over 100 community families.

  • A group of three boys pose in Chi Rho t-shirts next to a trailhead.

    Chi Rho Center

    At the center of our rustic lakeside retreat is Christ’s mission to renew us — heart, body, and soul. Here we happily host many camps, groups, and families.

  • The congregation stands during service as the beautiful stained glass window brings in light.

    Worship

    Each Sunday we welcome community members and friends both new and old to worship in Christ’s name. We hope to see you soon!

  • A young girl of indeterminate race holds a bag of apples at a food drive event.

    Volunteer

    There are many opportunities to join us in fellowship and service to the community — both within the church and out in the world.

  • A man with dark olive skin holds a bible on his knees during a bible study group.

    Grow

    Anyone interested in growing in their faith and understanding of Christ’s work can find meaningful educational programs with us.

What’s New?


Our many publications will help you keep up-to-date on all happenings at St. John’s!