Streaming Prayer Services
Live from St. John's UCC Chapel. Join us for our Streaming Prayer Services:
Live streamed on St. John's Facebook channel:
- Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
- Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. NOTE: Not meeting at this time.
A time to worship and to share your prayers and concerns.
Information
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All Sunday School Classes & Childcare
- Children's Sunday School class - during the 10:30 a.m. service
- Adult Classes - 9:00 a.m. first, third and fifth Sundays
- Confirmtion Class - 9:00 a.m. second and fouth Sundays
- Childcare - Childcare is available in the nursery at 10:15 a.m. for the 10:30 a.m. service.
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Call and leave a message at 740-323-2407 to request an appointment for additional times
Contact:
Anita Chirdon, Office Administrator
Hello dear friends,
Let me begin by saying a BIG thank you to our office staff, Leadership team, Church Council and each and everyone of you for the tremendous support and encouragement you showed through the Installation service recently. It was a monumental event for our Church, Community and for me personally. My family and I are incredibly grateful, and I promise to continue to do my utmost to serve you and all of those within our region who may one day become a part of our mission and ministry. This is an exciting time for all of us to be a part of St. John’s UCC.
We are approaching one of my family’s very favorite holidays. After Christmas and Easter, the 4th of July has always stood out as an extra special time for us. I’m sure you feel the same way.
Whether we are eating hot dogs and hamburgers from the grill or participating in parades or watching fireworks, we always remember those in history who have done so much for the cause of Freedom here at home and around the world. Pride and History and Significance surge through our veins as we hear the words of our National Anthem or hear Kate Smith sing God Bless America or Lee Greenwood perform God Bless the U.S.A.
Even though the 4th isn’t necessarily seen as a religious holiday it has clear connections that could be drawn to that fact. The freedom we celebrate the first week of July is an earned right, received from those who fought for it. Similarly, Christian Freedom is a gift from Jesus offering redemption from sin and a call to live after His example and in the power of His Spirit.
When you think about it, the Declaration of Independence United diverse colonies and peoples and the truth of the Holy Bible is lived out as a United body of Believers.
The Founders of our Nation, including the majority of the signers of the Declaration, gave everything they had; their property, possessions, families and lives. Just as Jesus and the Disciples did centuries before.
My favorite quote about this holiday comes from America’s first Vice-President and 2nd President and the father of our 6th President…John Adams; “The 4th of July should be commemorated as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It should be mixed with pomp and parades, with games, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this Continent to the other from this time forward and forever more.”
May God Bless each of us with Freedom, Hope, Faith and Fulfillment and may God continue to Bless the United States of America.
See you in Church and around the Community,
Pastor Steve
