Sunday, September 12
Due to COVID-related developments and uncertainties, we will hold Unity Sunday worship services in church at our standard times of 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. (no service Saturday night). Between services, please plan to join us at 9:15 a.m. in the church sanctuary as we preview and sing material from the new version of Christian Worship, the WELS hymnal scheduled for release later this fall.

Beginning Sunday, September 19
Our fall Bible studies kick off at 9:15 a.m. Chaplain Steve Stern leads our large-group class in the Fellowship Hall studying “A Punch in the Gut,” a look at how we as Christians cope with and respond to unexpected circumstances that can change our lives in an instant. Bible Information Class also meets at 9:15 a.m. in the St. Matthew's Room and supplies a solid understanding of what we confess and believe as a confessional Lutheran Church. Both members and non-members are encouraged to attend; click here to register. 

Beginning Sunday, September 19
We're looking forward to resuming Sunday school this fall! Children in K3 - 7th grade are invited to join us at 9:15 a.m. in the school classrooms. Click here to register.

Sundays, August 22 & 29
Summer is coming to an end, and so is our Sunday morning Bible study. We’ll wrap up the summer with two more weeks of Q&A led by Pastor Schroeder. Please plan to join us at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, and watch the E-News for more information on our upcoming fall Bible studies in the next couple of weeks.

Beginning Thursday, September 9
We’re so excited to start our program back up this fall! Please join us from September 9 through December 16 (meeting every other Thursday from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.). The cost is $35/family for the 8-week session or $5/week. Click here for more information and to register for the fall session.

Saturday, September 11
How do your cooking and baking skills compare with the Wauwatosa community? Whip up your best pot of chili and/or tray of cupcakes and enter the TosaFest Chili & Cupcake Challenge! Click here for more details and to enter. Then stop by our booth in Hart Park to purchase chili and cupcakes (proceeds to fund our teen mission trip).

Sunday, August 29
The Rooted and Mowing team is always looking for volunteers to help with garden maintenance and keep the landscaping looking great. Our end-of-August workday starts at 1:00 p.m. and will last for about an hour. Please bring your own gardening gloves and tools. If you’re interested in helping, click here to contact Kurt and Kelly Kramer.

Beginning Thursday, September 9
We’re so excited to start our program back up this fall! Please join us from September 9 through December 16 (meeting every other Thursday from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.). The cost is $35/family for the 8-week session or $5/week. Click here for more information and to register for the fall session.

Friday & Saturday, September 24 & 25
Do you want to share the Gospel but don't know where to start? Does the thought of striking up a conversation about Jesus make you nervous? Let us help! Mark your calendars for a workshop from Praise & Proclaim Ministries, a WELS organization that trains members how to use a simplified approach to witnessing that is comfortable and non-threatening. Watch for more information coming later this month.

Saturday & Sunday, August 7 & 8
Your food pantry gifts are much appreciated by the families who rely on them. Canned meats/tuna and regular-sized boxes of cereal are especially needed. Please bring your gifts to the box in the narthex from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or any time you are at church for worship. Monetary donations may be placed in the “Feeding America” box at any time. Make checks payable to St. John’s.