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.
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 pm
In this family service, we celebrate the birth of Christ on Saturday, December 24 at 5 pm in the Sanctuary.
Christmas Day Worship- 9:30 am
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 pm
Pastor Kevin will lead us in worship on Christmas Day morning. All are welcome to join us at 9:30 am on Sunday, December 25.
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!
WELCA Christmas Bazaar
The popular WELCA Christmas Bazaar is back! Purchase new and slightly used decorations and gifts! Santa will be here!
"The Last Hurrah!"- Cedar Fund Endowment Initiative
2022-23 Stewardship Workshops
Discussion with Sallie Godfrey - December 11 after 9:30 worship
Discussion with Sallie Godfrey - December 11 after 9:30 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?
Discussion with Sallie Godfrey - December 11 after 9:30 worship
Discussion with Sallie Godfrey - December 11 after 9:30 worship
Discussion with Sallie Godfrey - December 11 after 9:30 worship
This seminar will focus on "end of life" issues with funeral director, Sallie Godfrey. She is the manager of the Ocean City Godfrey Funeral Home.
Cedar Fund Endowment Fund
Discussion with Sallie Godfrey - December 11 after 9:30 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.
Harvest Home Project- Thank you!
St. John & Grace Lutheran meet their goal!
Members of St. John and Grace Lutheran Churches celebrate a successful "Harvest Home" fall food drive. Together, our two congregations collected well over 500 food items during the month of October. Because of that, Thrivent will donate $500 to the Grace Place Community Food Pantry. Thank you all for your generous donations! Because of your faith and good works, there are less hungry people in our community today!
Thank you!
This initiative is part of the Thrivent program "Feed the Northeast". In addition to the 500+ items collected, Thrivent will donate $500 to the Grace Place Community Food Pantry.
Fellowship and Faith Session
Our next meeting is November 8- 6:30 pm
Our next meeting is November 8- 6:30 pm
Our next meeting is November 8- 6:30 pm
Please join us for our monthly 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
Our next meeting is November 8- 6:30 pm
Our next meeting is November 8- 6:30 pm
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