1. We hosted our first Third Thursday concert in a year and a half. Held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:15 - 1:00 p.m., these free concerts are a wonderful way to take a quick break from the busyness of your day and enjoy some fantastic music! Click here for a schedule of our upcoming fall concerts.

2. We previewed hymns and liturgy from the new hymnal. Christian Worship '21 will be arriving in our pews later this fall, and we're excited to begin introducing it to you! Watch for more information over the next couple of months, and click here for more information about the new hymnal. 

1. Our sports teams now have their own YouTube channel! 

Check out www.sjtosa.org/CrusaderTV for live game feeds, highlights, and more. If you can't make it to a game, this is a fantastic way to still cheer on your St. John's Crusaders!

The new hymnal will be arriving later this fall, and Christian Worship ’21 is intended to be more than “just” a book to be used for an hour on Sunday mornings. Prayers and devotional material, new and old hymns – all of this makes Christian Worship ’21 the perfect resource to add to your own shelves at home. Watch for more information on purchasing a hymnal directly from St. John’s and saving on the cost of shipping. Please also consider contributing to the Council Project of the Month to help defray the cost of new hymnals; click here to donate.

Through Thursday, September 30
The new or gently-used shoes you donate this fall (any style and size) will change lives in Africa. As you clean out your closets, please set aside gently used shoes of all sizes and types and look for collection boxes at church and school throughout the month of September. Contact Yvonne Quint at 262-790-5716 or Cindy Kuehn at 414-534-1379 with questions.

Wednesday, October 13
By Scripture Alone is going strong in its fifth year, and we’re excited to host another discussion forum! These forums are a wonderful way for By Scripture Alone participants to discuss what has been read so far, and we’ll also be previewing the 2022 reading plan. Please join us from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. To submit questions (in advance), click here to e-mail Pastor Schroeder.

It’s been a number of years since we last produced a St. John’s pictorial directory, and it’s time for a new one. This time, we’ll be using a password-protected online directory. All of the member data has been imported, and now it’s time for you to start checking your information (and editing it, if needed). You can also submit a family photo if you have one – and if you don’t have one, that’s OK too! You can still create your account, and we’ll be offering opportunities to have pictures taken later this fall. Click here for more details and login instructions.

Sunday, October 3
Please plan to join us as we celebrate 40 years in the ministry for Pastor Joel Leyrer, 23 years of which have been here at St. John’s. A celebratory worship service will be held at 2:00 p.m., followed by a casual reception in the school gymnasium.

Beginning the week of Sunday, September 19
Our fall Bible studies are kicking off, and that includes the return of Sermon Study Growth Groups! Hosted and led by St. John’s members, Growth Groups are designed to provide a comfortable setting for more intimate fellowship and spiritual discussion than is possible in a large-group Bible study. Click here for all the details, including a schedule, FAQ, and registration link.

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. 

Thursday, September 16 
Please plan to join us for these 45-minute concerts held on the third Thursday of each month in the church sanctuary. In September, organist Lynn Kozlowski will play well-known works by Bach, Handel, Pachelbel, Widor, and others. Mark your calendars and bring your friends to this free concert at 12:15 p.m. in the church sanctuary.