Welcome to St. John Lutheran Church
Saved by grace through faith to share God's love.
Celebrating 103 years!
Welcome to St. John Lutheran Church
Saved by grace through faith to share God's love.
Celebrating 103 years!
Join the St. John Family
In-person services every Sunday at 9:30 am
St. John Lutheran is now providing in-person as well as virtual services every Sunday. There will be one worship service at 9:30 am. Our service will include music, with hymns sung by the congregation, and anthems by our talented choir along with piano selections. In compliance with CDC guidelines, masks are optional.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, February 5 at 2 pm via Zoom
Please join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting on February 5 via Zoom at 2:00 pm. A link will be emailed to all members of the congregation prior to the event. At this meeting we will discuss matters of the church and plan for the future.
Bible Study- Wednesdays at Noon
New Program for 2023
We will meet at noon every Wednesday through March to explore and discuss the Bible and the role of religion in today's world. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch.
Ash Wednesday - February 22
Our first meeting will be on Ash Wednesday, February 22. We will begin with prayer and imposition of ashes for those who wish to receive them at noon, followed by study for an hour.
Weekly Bible Study every Wednesday
We plan to meet every Wednesday from 12 noon- 1:00 pm. Please bring your own lunch. Based on the consensus of the group the Bible Study will resume after Easter on a new topic.
Study Guide and Introductory Video
Please click the button to view an important message and introductory video.
Good News! We Have Parking!
Looking for a space in busy Ocean City?
We know downtown Ocean City can get crowded in the summer. We have our own parking lot just a short walk from the church! Just cross the street and walk towards 9th Street to find it.
Parking is easy!
"The Last Hurrah!"- Cedar Fund Endowment Initiative
2022-23 Stewardship Workshops
Planning Your Service- Pastor Kevin- January 22 at 10:45 am after worship
Planning Your Service- Pastor Kevin- January 22 at 10:45 am after worship
This program involves a series of conversations with professionals from various fields including Financial, Legal, Medical and Church related topics that all focus on "end of life" issues. Last month, our speaker (and church member), Justin Odell met with participants to discuss financial needs such as trust funds, pension and stock portfolio gifts and tax-free giving.
Questions?
Planning Your Service- Pastor Kevin- January 22 at 10:45 am after worship
Planning Your Service- Pastor Kevin- January 22 at 10:45 am after worship
Planning Your Service- Pastor Kevin- January 22 at 10:45 am after worship
Our very own Pastor Kevin Hilgendorf will share his advice about pre-planning your funeral service. What do you want others to know about your last wishes when it comes to a memorial service? You may wish to give your pastor instructions that may include special music, Bible verses or offerings.
Cedar Fund Endowment Fund
Planning Your Service- Pastor Kevin- January 22 at 10:45 am after worship
Cedar Fund Endowment Fund
"Our future is rooted in today."
In November, 2021 we created a new endowment fund to support the mission and ministries of St. John, and Church Council has committed $10,000 to start the St. John "Cedar Fund." How can you help? Well, you'll notice some extra giving envelopes in the pews, and donations with "Cedar Fund" in the memo line will be gratefully accepted.
Fellowship and Faith Session
We meet every Tuesday at 6:30 pm via Zoom!
We meet every Tuesday at 6:30 pm via Zoom!
We meet every Tuesday at 6:30 pm via Zoom!
Please join us for our weekly Fellowship and Faith Session where we engage in great conversation about our faith as Christians. These Zoom meetings are open to all. We may reference the article below.
Join us via Zoom
We meet every Tuesday at 6:30 pm via Zoom!
We meet every Tuesday at 6:30 pm via Zoom!
To access our session use the following:
Meeting ID: 324 693 9424
Passcode: Luther
Click the button below to connect.
Sunday School at St. John
Sunday School Information
Sunday School Information
Sunday School Information
All are welcome! Contact alissa@stjohnlutheranoc.org for more information.
Sunday School Schedule
Sunday School Information
Sunday School Information
Please Give to Help Ukraine!
ELCA: Eastern Europe Crisis Response
St. John Lutheran Church Council voted to donate $1000 to Lutheran Disaster Response to help the people of Ukraine. Lutheran Disaster Response is accompanying our companions in Ukraine, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, as well as such ecumenical partners as Lutheran World Federation and Church World Service, in their humanitarian responses to the crisis. These partners provide refugees with immediate support and supplies such as food, blankets, water and hygiene kits.
If you wish to contribute additional funds, please click the link provided below.
On-line Worship continues at Saint John Lutheran Church!
Contact Us
St. John Lutheran Church
1001 Central Avenue Ocean City, NJ 08226
phone: 609.399.0798
fax: 609.399.3874
The Reverend Kevin Hilgendorf, Pastor
Pastor’s email: pastorkevinh@stjohnlutheranoc.com
Church office: office@stjohnlutheranoc.org