Refugee Welcoming Group
The Refugee Welcoming Group, created by residents of Bluffton and Pandora, is applying through the new program Welcome Corps (welcomecorps. org) to settle a refugee family locally. The most urgent need is finding housing for the family. If you are aware of any houses or apartments in Allen County this summer, please contact the program…
Our God of Second Chances
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6 English Standard Version) April 16, 2023, was a very special Sunday at St. John’s not only because it was Holy Humor Sunday and the Second Sunday of…
Work Day May 21: Project List
St. John’s will hold its annual Work Day following a brief worship service on Sunday, May 21. Listed below is a brief outline of projects to be completed: Oppermann Hall, Kitchen, Pantry: –Buff the floor in Oppermann Hall –Clean refrigerators and stoves –Clean Oppermann Hall and kitchen windows/countertops –Clean any stained chairs Outdoors: –Mulch around…
Strengthen the Church Offering During May
The Strengthen the Church offering supports the expansion of ministry and growth of local UCC churches. Support of this offering helps the UCC fulfill its commitment to creating a just world for all by investing in ministries that meet the emerging needs of local communities. St. John’s UCC will collect the offering throughout the month…
Sunday Activities During May 2023
May 7 Worship, 9 AM; Sunday School, 10 AM May 14 Graduate Recognition Sunday; Mother’s Day Sunday, Communion Sunday May 21 Work Day follows a brief worship service, 9 to 10 AM; wear red; refreshments follow. May 28 Pentecost/Memorial Day weekend; combined worship AT Emmanuel UCC, 10:30 AM; potluck follows worship service; wear red. Strengthen…
Bulletin for Sunday, May 7, 2023
St. John’s United Church of Christ Sunday May 7, 2023 Fifth Sunday of Easter 223 West College Avenue, Bluffton, OH 45817 Rev. Jeremy Mann (419-420-5052) Church (419-358-5641) Email: blufftonstjohnsucc@gmail.com Website: http://www.blufftonstjohns.com No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! PRELUDE “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name” Diane…
Bulletin for April 30, 2023
St. John’s United Church of Christ Sunday April 30, 2023 Fourth Sunday of Easter 223 West College Avenue, Bluffton, OH 45817 Rev. Jeremy Mann (419-420-5052) Church (419-358-5641) Email: blufftonstjohnsucc@gmail.com Website: http://www.blufftonstjohns.com No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! PRELUDE “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” …
Bulletin for Sunday, April 23, 2023
St. John’s United Church of Christ Sunday April 23, 2023 Third Sunday of Easter 223 West College Avenue, Bluffton, OH 45817 Rev. Jeremy Mann (419-420-5052) Church (419-358-5641) Email: blufftonstjohnsucc@gmail.com Website: http://www.blufftonstjohns.com No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here! PRELUDE “Christ Has Triumphed, Alleluia!” arr.…
St. John’s 150th Anniversary Celebration
Save the date of Saturday, August 12, from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for a fun-filled celebration of 150 years. St. John’s will hold a street fair with activities for children and community members. The event takes place outside on College Avenue between Jackson Street and Lawn Avenue. There will be lots of food as…
Church World Service Blankets
This year’s Lenten project for St. John’s UCC is Church World Service blankets. The cost for each blanket is $10.00. Funds for the project may be placed in the offering plate and designated for blankets. The collections continue through Easter Sunday. Your generosity in providing blankets is a tangible way of offering love and support…
One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, March 19-April 30
Sunday, March 19 through Sunday, April 30, St. John’s welcomes contributions for the UCC’s One Great Hour of Sharing. The offering is used to reduce the suffering of persons caught in disasters, as well as helping to provide shelter and resources to refugees and immigrants. OGHS also provides clean water, food, medicines, healthcare, education and…
Time Change May through August, 2023
Beginning Sunday, May 7, the time change for worship and Sunday School changes. Worship will begin at 9:00 a.m., and Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. The coffee hour will be held in Oppermann Hall after the worship services. The early schedule continues through August 27, 2023.
St. John’s Pipe Organ Listed in Organ Historical Society Database!
St. John’s 1947 Kilgen Pipe Organ appears in the Organ Historical Society’s database! In order to be registered in the Organ Historical Society’s database, an organ must be unaltered and be functioning in its original location. Our Kilgen Pipe Organ is listed as being in good condition and being played on a regular basis. St.…
St. John’s T-Shirts on Sale
St. John’s red T-shirts with logo, are available to be purchased for $16.00 each. Sizes are small, medium, lage, extra-large. Please contact the church secretary by e-mail: blufftonstjohnsucc@gmail.com, or in person, to purchse yours. The exact amount of cash, or check made payable to St. John’s UCC, are required at the time of purchase. Please…
Welcome Pastor Jeremy Mann
This coming Sunday, March 6, we welcome Pastor Jeremy Mann for his first official service as Pastor of St. John’s UCC. Please join us to extend a warm welcome. The worship hour begins at 9:00 a.m., and Sunday School will follow at 10:00 a.m. If you want refreshments following worship, there will be coffee and…
Facebook Page
You are missing out on a super way to advertise our church if you are not sharing with many of your other Facebook friends St. John’s Facebook page. There are many interesting articles posted every day. “Friend” all of your friends and ask them to “Like” the St. John’s page–let’s let people know we are…
This website can now be found at www.blufftonstjohns.com!
In an effort to make this site easier for you to access, it can now be found at http://www.blufftonstjohns.com! You can still find this page using the old web address, but now it will be easier to tell family and friends where they can find up-to-date news about St. John’s UCC in Bluffton, Ohio.
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