Events & Music Series
St. John’s hosts a variety of special programming including our Music Series with its annual community rendition of Handel’s Messiah, and more. You will find special upcoming events here. For monthly meetings and other day-to-day church programming, consult the church calendar.
Handel’s “Messiah” - an Oratorio
St. John’s Music Series will present St. John’s Oratorio Chorus in Handel’s “Messiah” on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4 p.m. in St. John’s sanctuary. The chorus will perform with orchestra, soloists, and Music Series Artistic Director Brian A. Schmidt conducting.
These concerts are presented free of charge, open to all. Free will monetary donations to help defray cost are also welcome.
Handel’s “Messiah” - an Oratorio
St. John’s Music Series will present St. John’s Oratorio Chorus in Handel’s “Messiah” on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4 p.m. in St. John’s sanctuary. The chorus will perform with orchestra, soloists, and Music Series Artistic Director Brian A. Schmidt conducting.
These concerts are presented free of charge, open to all. Free will monetary donations to help defray cost are also welcome.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and
enter: St Johns Lutheran to schedule an appointment.
Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”
St. John’s invites you to upcoming sessions of Holy Conversations, where we will be showing and discussing episodes of the tv show "The Chosen" and its unique portrayal of Jesus. "The Chosen" is about the story of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the people who meet him, including the disciples. This discussion is open to all people whether you are an active Christian or not religious at all. We want to hear from all perspectives! Sessions will be held at St. John’s on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24; and on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:45 p.m. If you would like a study guide, contact the church office via our website or visit our church office. Hope to see you there!
Reformation Worship & Octoberfest
There will be lots of celebrating on Reformation Sunday, October 27! Join in worship at 10 a.m.; five young people of St. John’s will be affirming their baptism in the Rite of Confirmation during this service.
Then gather in Fellowship Hall for food, games, and fun, including:
* A Pumpkin Carving Contest (bring in your carved pumpkin
for judging)
*Junk Food Walk
*Sucker Search
*Coloring Sheets
*Crafts
Come for worship, stay for the food, fun and fellowship!
Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”
St. John’s invites you to upcoming sessions of Holy Conversations, where we will be showing and discussing episodes of the tv show "The Chosen" and its unique portrayal of Jesus. "The Chosen" is about the story of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the people who meet him, including the disciples. This discussion is open to all people whether you are an active Christian or not religious at all. We want to hear from all perspectives! Sessions will be held at St. John’s on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24; and on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:45 p.m. If you would like a study guide, contact the church office via our website or visit our church office. Hope to see you there!
Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”
St. John’s invites you to upcoming sessions of Holy Conversations, where we will be showing and discussing episodes of the tv show "The Chosen" and its unique portrayal of Jesus. "The Chosen" is about the story of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the people who meet him, including the disciples. This discussion is open to all people whether you are an active Christian or not religious at all. We want to hear from all perspectives! Sessions will be held at St. John’s on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24; and on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:45 p.m. If you would like a study guide, contact the church office via our website or visit our church office. Hope to see you there!
Holy Conversations: “The Chosen” (Copy)
St. John’s invites you to upcoming sessions of Holy Conversations, where we will be showing and discussing episodes of the tv show "The Chosen" and its unique portrayal of Jesus. "The Chosen" is about the story of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the people who meet him, including the disciples. This discussion is open to all people whether you are an active Christian or not religious at all. We want to hear from all perspectives! Sessions will be held at St. John’s on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24; and on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:45 p.m. If you would like a study guide, contact the church office via our website or visit our church office. Hope to see you there!
Blessing of the Animals
In honor of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the environment (including animals), St. John’s will be blessing animals and passing out treats on the sidewalk on Nicollet Ave from 5PM until 7PM on Friday, Oct. 4.
Please come by to say hello and bring your pet(s) for a treat and a blessing! We hope to see you there!
Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”
St. John’s invites you to upcoming sessions of Holy Conversations, where we will be showing and discussing episodes of the tv show "The Chosen" and its unique portrayal of Jesus. "The Chosen" is about the story of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the people who meet him, including the disciples. This discussion is open to all people whether you are an active Christian or not religious at all. We want to hear from all perspectives! Sessions will be held at St. John’s on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24; and on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6:45 p.m. If you would like a study guide, contact the church office via our website or visit our church office. Hope to see you there!
Organ Concert: A Rededication
This free concert, celebrating the rededication of the newly renovated Hendrickson organ at St. John’s, will be presented by Brian De Young, Professor of Music at Augsburg University; organ student Nate Dawe; and Peder Flaten, St. John’s organist and Minister of Music. Please join the celebration!
This concert is presented as part of the St. John’s Music Series.
Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”
St. John’s invites you to upcoming sessions of Holy Conversations, where we will be showing and discussing episodes of the tv show "The Chosen" and its unique portrayal of Jesus. "The Chosen" is about the story of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the people who meet him, including the disciples. This discussion is open to all people whether you are an active Christian or not religious at all. We want to hear from all perspectives! Sessions will be held on Thursday evenings through Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s. If you would like a study guide, contact the church office via our website or visit our church office. Hope to see you there!
Holy Conversations: “The Chosen”
St. John’s invites you to upcoming sessions of Holy Conversations, where we will be showing and discussing episodes of the tv show "The Chosen" and its unique portrayal of Jesus. "The Chosen" is about the story of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the people who meet him, including the disciples. This discussion is open to all people whether you are an active Christian or not religious at all. We want to hear from all perspectives! Sessions will be held on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 - Oct. 3 at St. John’s. If you would like a study guide, contact the church office via our website or visit our church office. Hope to see you there!
Tangletown Clothing Swap
Join us at St. John’s fellowship hall (4842 Nicollet Ave.) for the Tangletown Neighborhood Association’s 4th annual clothing swap. Empty your closets of clothing items no longer needed and come find gems among the clothing items brought by others!
St John's Chi Rho Weekend
Join fellow members of the St. John’s community for a fun weekend at Chi Rho Center on beautiful Lake Sylvia near Annandale, MN.
National Night Out
St. John’s welcomes our neighbors for National Night Out! We’ll gather on St. John’s church lawn for food, fun and conversation - a chance to get to know our neighbors and listen to what is happening in the neighborhood.
Worship at Lake Harriet
St. John’s will be leading worship along with Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Harriet Bandshell Park, 4135 Lake Harriet Parkway at 10 a.m. on June 23. No service will be held in St. John’s sanctuary that morning.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and
enter: St Johns Lutheran to schedule an appointment.
Tangletown Garage Sale at St John’s
St. John’s will be participating in this neighborhood event on Saturday, May 4 from 9AM-4PM in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds from the sale will go to our fellowship and kitchen fund. All unsold items will be donated.
Various sales can be found around the neighborhood during this 2024 Tangletown Garage Sale Weekend of May 3-4.
The garage sale map will be available by May 1 at tangletown.org/garagesale
Minneapolis Area Synod Assembly
MINNEAPOLIS AREA SYNOD’S 2024 ASSEMBLY will convene Thursday evening, May 2 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Ramsey with the theme, “With Glad and Generous Hearts.” Assembly voting members will be selecting a new synodical bishop in a succession of ballots spanning the three days.
The assembly will not be livestreamed, but live results of each ballot will be posted on the synod website at https://mpls-synod.org/2024-bishop-election/bishop-election-results/
We pray God’s guidance and wisdom for all involved in this discernment and call process.
Women’s Retreat: ‘Our Story. God’s Story’
Women of St. John’s join with women of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd for a time of story-tending, conversation, learning and growing deeper in our faith.
Maundy Thursday Worship
MAUNDY THURSDAY is the first of the three days of the Pascal (Easter) Triduum and marks the night of the Last Supper as told in the Bible. Five young people of St. John’s will receive communion for the first time at this service on March 28 at 7 p.m.
Good Friday Worship
GOOD FRIDAY, the second day of the Triduum, is a Christian holiday commemorating of the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. Worship on March 29 at 7 p.m. is essentially a continuation of Thursday’s service of worship.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED Red Cross Blood Drive
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and
enter: St Johns Lutheran to schedule an appointment.
Celebration of Music with Minneapolis Brass Ensemble
Join us for a free concert celebrating brass music!
Works by: Eric Ewazen, Dorothy Gates, Amy Austria, Vaclav Nelhybel, and James Naigus.
Seth Davis, Music Director
Malcolm Burke, Guest Conductor
Emily Borra, Featured Soloist
Shrove (Fat) Tuesday Party
Join in celebration before our Lenten journey begins! Come for pancakes, games, music, an ice cream sundae bar and more fun in St. John’s Fellowship Hall.
Chili & Cornbread Contest
Think your chili and/or cornbread has what it takes to win the Golden Ladle and/or Golden Spatula? Bring in your entry for the contest following worship on Sunday, February 4th. All chili entries are welcome from mild to super spicy, meat-filled or meatless, red or white. People will “vote” for their favorite entries with cash. One chili and one cornbread will win. All money goes to charity.
Congregational Meeting
Annual meeting of the congregation for the purpose of approving a ministry budget for the 2024 ministry year.
Advent 4 Worship
In person and online, nursery available, special Grace Place during worship. Fellowship with sharing of favorite holiday treats following worship.
Handel’s “Messiah” - an Oratorio
St. John’s Music Series presents St. John’s Oratorio Chorus in performances of Handel’s “Messiah” on Saturday, December 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 17 at 4 p.m. in St. John’s sanctuary. These concerts are presented free of charge, open to all. Free will monetary donations to help defray cost are also welcome.
Nursery care will be available by request for children 2 months to 2 years during Sunday’s performance.
A reception will follow each performance.
Handel’s “Messiah” - an Oratorio
St. John’s Music Series presents St. John’s Oratorio Chorus with orchestra and soloists in performances of Handel’s “Messiah” on Saturday, December 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 17 at 4 p.m. in St. John’s sanctuary. These concerts are presented free of charge, open to all. Free will monetary donations to help defray cost are also welcome.
A reception in the Fellowship Hall follows each performance.