News

At our February Council meeting we welcomed new leaders: Katie Schott and Jamie Reidy and also welcomed Scott Dechant for his second term on council. We elected Scott Kinter as President; LeeAnn Runnells as VP; Katie Schott as Secretary; Jenny Brandt as Treasurer, and Wendy &... Read More →

Easter flowers may be orderedon the signup sheet in the gathering space.  Lilies are $10, Easter Egg Mums are $12, and Tulips, Hyacinths and Daffodils are $8 each. The deadline is March 11th. Read More →

A big thank you to everyone who donated items or money for Lutheran World Relief Personal Care Kits during lent.  We were able to assemble 30 kits.  Ruth Circle collects items all year long.  Kits and quilts are shipped in October. Read More →

Thank you to our talented quilters for another year of hard work. The beautiful completed quilts will be on display in church until October 11th before being packed up for shipping on October 11th.  Quilts may be purchased for a donation of $ 75 per quilt or $ 100 for... Read More →

During the Lenten season the Ruth Circle collected items for health kits and we were able to put together 43 kits.  Thank you to everyone who donated soap, toothbrushes, nail clippers, combs or towels.  We will continue to collect these items and hopefully will be able to make... Read More →

Saturday 5pm worship in the summer is Drive-in Worship, when the weather allows. Sunday 8:00 + 9:45 will normally be indoors, with 9:45 on Facebook Live (watch ‘live’ or watch later!) If you’re in town, join us in person! If you’re on the go-you can... Read More →

Crossways Camps Registration is still open! Students finishing 6th, 7th, 8th grades are encouraged to come to Confirmation Camp the week of July 7-12. Other ages can sign up for a half-week or full week of camp at Imago Dei Village, Pine Lake, or Waypost camps. If you have a... Read More →

Remember our ELCA Good Gifts Catalog, that can make a huge difference in someone’s life with a variety of gifts through our ELCA Hunger Appeal. Also online at https://goodgifts.elca.org/ When you shop on Amazon Smile, you can designate Crossways Camping Ministry as your... Read More →

Did you know our Mission Endowment Fund receives special gifts (from wills, estates, planned giving, stocks, mutual funds, and more) for extra mission in and beyond St. John’s? Our Mission Endowment Committee voted to disburse some funds this fall from earnings, in... Read More →

Friends and partners, It didn’t take long to settle back into our community and work here in Tanzania.    Our six months in Minnesota were refreshing and we relished being near our children.    We are relieved that Steve is done with his cancer... Read More →