St. John Evangelical-Lutheran Church is a member of the Michigan District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS). Our pastors and congregations subscribe to the Confessions contained in the Book of Concord of 1580 as the correct interpretation of the Holy Scriptures, and faithful proclamation of the Christian faith.
The Divine Service or Holy Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 9:00 AM and Monday at 6:00 PM. In addition, it is also celebrated every Wednesday at 6:30 PM during the seasons of Advent and Lent, and on feast days as announced.
Adult Bible Study and Youth Sunday School are held on Sunday’s from 10:30 – 11:30 AM from September through May. Adult and youth catechism instruction is always available, without obligation.
We are a liturgical church that follows the historic liturgy of the Western Church. To that end, we use the Lutheran Service Book (LSB) by Concordia Publishing House for our liturgy and hymnody, following Divine Service, Setting Three and the One-Year Lectionary. Hymns are chosen based on the appointed Scriptures in the liturgical year.
The Lord's Supper, Holy Communion, or the Holy Eucharist is the true Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ for repentant sinners to eat and drink. In addition, receiving this blessed Sacrament of the Altar is a public expression that you are one with the faith that is believed, taught, and confessed by that congregation. St. John Evangelical-Lutheran Church is a member congregation of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS). Our pastors and congregations subscribe to the Confessions contained in the Book of Concord of 1580 as the correct interpretation of the Holy Scriptures, and faithful proclamation of the Christian faith. Therefore, communicant members in good standing of LCMS congregations, and churches in altar and pulpit fellowship with the LCMS, are invited to commune at St. John. Not all Christians believe in communion practice of this kind, however we ask your kindness in respecting our practice.
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism is available for infants and adults and may be arranged by contacting the Pastor.
The Sacrament of Individual Confession & Absolution is available by scheduling an appointment with the Pastor. The rite for individual, private confession comes from Luther’s Small Catechism and is found in our hymnal on Page 292-293. All confessions are kept in the strictest confidence.
New members are received by baptism, confirmation, transfer, or profession of faith.