July 5, 2026

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of John F. Lose and Susan G. Lose by Susan, Chris, & John Leelike.

TODAY, We welcome The Rev. Bridget Gautieri, ELCA Wittenberg Center Director, as our guest preacher and forum leader after the 9:15 AM service. The Wittenberg Center, based in Martin Luther’s hometown, serves as a connection between the ELCA, the Lutheran World Federation, the Evangelische Kirche Deutschland, and pilgrims to ground zero of the Reformation. St. John’s is a partner congregation of this missionary project.

Rummage Sale: Items may be dropped off TODAY until Noon, Monday, July 6, 5:00 PM–9:15 PM and Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 8:45 AM–9:15 PM. The sale will be Friday and Saturday, July 10–11 from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. 

LSMNJ Backpack Collection: We are collecting items for students in the LSMNJ’s affordable housing program. Please shop for the supplies and return filled backpacks by July 26. Contact Helen Dachowicz if you have any questions. Drop off begins on Sunday, July 12. Shopping lists are in the weekly email and in the narthex.

Evangelism Opportunities: We are a sponsor for several events on the Summit Green this summer. We need members to be representatives of our congregation, to meet our neighbors, and to enjoy a fun night out! July 13 is Community Night and September 18 is Fiesta Latina. See the weekly email to sign up for this or any of the upcoming events.

Hinman Scholarships: Applications for help with education costs are due August 1. You can access the application via the weekly email. Contact Linda Mesenbrink.

Delaney Hall Detainees’ Family Support: See the weekly email for a list of items being collected to support families waiting to see loved ones at Delaney Hall Detention Center.

Summer Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

June 28, 2026

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Rosemary Guttormsson in memory of her husband Steve.

Many thanks to all of our ASP supporters and donors. We raised $4100 during our four week campaign, and all our expenses from vans and gas to meals and ice cream runs should be covered! All our volunteers are in their final preparations for the trip and are getting excited to go. Thank you again for a successful Sponsorship Fundraiser!

Monday Movie Night, June 29 at 7:00 PM. Join us for our last movie night for Pride Month. June 29: All of Us Strangers—A romantic drama that wrestles with loneliness, trauma, and familial rejection.

Missionary Visit, July 5: The Rev. Bridget Gautieri, ELCA Wittenberg Center Director, will be with us as our guest preacher and forum leader after the 9:15 AM service. The Wittenberg Center, based in Martin Luther's hometown, serves as a connection between the ELCA, the Lutheran World Federation, the Evangelische Kirche Deutschland, and pilgrims to ground zero of the Reformation. St. John’s is a partner congregation of this missionary project.

Rummage Sale: Items may be dropped off Sunday, July 5, 8:30 AM–Noon, Monday, July 6, 5:00 PM–9:15 PM and Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 8:45 AM–9:15 PM. The sale will be Friday and Saturday, July 10–11 from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. 

LSMNJ Backpack Collection: We are collecting items for students in the LSMNJ’s affordable housing program. Please shop for the supplies and return filled backpacks by July 26. Contact Helen Dachowicz if you have any questions. Drop off begins on Sunday, July 12. Shopping lists are in the weekly email.

Hinman Scholarships: Applications for help with education costs are due August 1. You can access the application via the weekly email. Contact Linda Mesenbrink.

Delaney Hall Detainees’ Family Support: See the weekly email for a list of items being collected to support families waiting to see loved ones at Delaney Hall Detention Center.

Summer Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

June 21, 2026

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of their wedding anniversary by Bill & Karen Feezer.

Rearrange the Sanctuary: Please stay after worship TODAY to rearrange the chairs for summer worship.

ASP Fundraiser TODAY: Our Appalachia Service Project volunteers are preparing for their service trip to Perry County, KY. Cash or check accepted.

ASP Skills Training, TODAY at 11:00 AM.

Monday Movie Nights, June 22, & 29 at 7:00 PM. Join us for movie nights for Pride Month. June 22: 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture - A documentary about the anti-gay bias that led to the mistranslation in RSV and the subsequent decades of prejudice. June 29: All of Us Strangers - A romantic drama that wrestles with loneliness, trauma, and familial rejection.

Youth+ BBQ, June 27 at 3:00 PM, at Paula Cerdas’ home.

Pride Sunday, June 28: We have made a public commitment as an RIC congregation to affirm that LGBTQIA+ persons are queerfully and wonderfully made by God. We believe that diversity was God’s idea first, following God’s example we seek to include ALL people.

House Blessing: Everyone is invited to a House Blessing and Open House at the home of Pastor Blake and Shai (133 Summit Avenue, #10, Summit) on Sunday, June 28 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Parking is available on the street or in the public lot on Deforest Ave.

Missionary Visit, July 5: The Rev. Bridget Gautieri, ELCA Wittenberg Center Director, will be with us as our guest preacher and forum leader. The Wittenberg Center, based in Martin Luther's hometown, serves as a connection between the ELCA, the Lutheran World Federation, the Evangelische Kirche Deutschland, and pilgrims to ground zero of the Reformation. St. John’s is a partner congregation of this missionary project.

Rummage Sale, July 10–11, 9:00-4:00: Drop off items July 5–July 8.

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. New and returning participants welcome.

Delaney Hall Detainees’ Family Support: See the weekly email for a list of items being collected to support families waiting to see loved ones at Delaney Hall Detention Center.

Summer Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

June 14, 2026

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for Bill, Nancy, Jane, Jama, and Zach Bowman by St. John’s Staff.

Summer Worship, one service at 9:15 AM, June 21 through September 6.

ASP Fundraiser TODAY: Our Appalachia Service Project volunteers are preparing for their service trip to Perry County, KY. Cash or check accepted.

Summit Has Pride, Saturday, TODAY, at 3:00 PM on the Village Green, to support the LGBTQIA+ community. We need St. John’s members to be representatives of our congregation.

Monday Movie Nights, June 15, 22, & 29 at 7:00 PM. Join us for movie nights for Pride Month. June 15: A Nice Indian Boy - A romantic comedy that deals with intersectionality of race, culture, sexual orientation, and religion. June 22: 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture - A documentary about the anti-gay bias that led to the mistranslation in RSV and the subsequent decades of prejudice. June 29: All of Us Strangers - A romantic drama that wrestles with loneliness, trauma, and familial rejection.

Lunch Bunch, June 17 from Noon-2:00 PM. Bring a lunch, come for Bible study.

Salud Mental, June 17 at 6:00 PM: Camino de Vida will be offering a four part educational series on mental health topics in Spanish, also on July 15, August 19, and September 2. Topics for each week are: depression, anxiety, domestic violence, and God in the midst of crisis. All are welcome. Please share with any Spanish-speaking neighbors and friends. Speak to Pastor Haydée for more information.

Juneteenth Events: June 19 & 20: Join us for TWO Celebrations! A community celebration of freedom and culture on Friday, June 19 at 5:30 PM at the YMCA Berkeley Heights (59 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights). You must register to attend (see the weekly email). The second event will be Summit's Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20 from Noon–5:30 PM at the Summit Aquatic Center.

Missionary Visit, July 5: The Rev. Bridget Gautieri, ELCA Wittenberg Center Director, will be with us as our guest preacher and forum leader. The Wittenberg Center, based in Martin Luther's hometown, serves as a connection between the ELCA, the Lutheran World Federation, the Evangelische Kirche Deutschland, and pilgrims to ground zero of the Reformation. St. John’s is a partner congregation of this missionary project.

Rummage Sale, July 10–11, 9:00-4:00: Drop off items July 5–July 8.

Delaney Hall Detainees’ Family Support: See the weekly email for a list of items being collected to support families waiting to see loved ones at Delaney Hall Detention Center.

Summer Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

June 7, 2026

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Ruth Ann Fullner by the Fullner-Auld family.

Children’s Choir (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

ASP Fundraiser TODAY: Our Appalachia Service Project volunteers are preparing for their upcoming service trip to Perry County, KY. For the next four donors will have the opportunity to support the upcoming service trip. Cash or check accepted.

Music Sunday, TODAY at 10:30 AM: All of St. John’s choirs, ensembles, and instrumentalists will lead in worship today.

Delaney Hall and Immigrant Support Meeting, June 8 at 7:00 PM to discuss some options that we can do to support our immigrant neighbors in this time of heightened ICE activity. We are also collecting items to support families waiting to see loved ones at Delaney Hall detention center. Please see the weekly email for a list of requested items.

Summit Has Pride, Saturday, June 14, at 3:00 PM on the Village Green, to support the LGBTQIA+ community. We need St. John’s members to be representatives of our congregation. See the weekly email to sign up.

Bowmans’ Godspeed & Farewell, June 14: The entire Bowman family will be moving to Kansas at the end of June. On June 14 we will have a Godspeed and Farewell for them in worship, with a celebratory lunch in Hinman Hall to give thanks for their more than three decades of membership and service in nearly every area of ministry within our congregation. 

Monday Movie Nights, June 15, 22, & 29 at 7:00 PM. Join us for movie nights for Pride Month. June 15: A Nice Indian Boy - A romantic comedy that deals with intersectionality of race, culture, sexual orientation, and religion. June 22: 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture - A documentary about the anti-gay bias that led to the mistranslation in RSV and the subsequent decades of prejudice. June 29: All of Us Strangers - A romantic drama that wrestles with loneliness, trauma, and familial rejection.

Juneteenth Events: June 19 & 20: Join us for TWO Juneteenth Celebrations! There is a community celebration of freedom and culture on Friday, June 19 at 5:30 PM at the Summit Area Y, Berkeley Heights location (59 Locust Avenue, Berkeley Heights). You must register to attend (see the weekly email). The second event will be Summit's Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20 from Noon - 5:30 PM at the Summit Aquatic Center. 

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. New and returning participants welcome.

Summer Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

May 31, 2026

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of Elizabeth and Austin by Stephen & Dianne Miller, and by Janet & Carl Maulbeck in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary.

Children’s Choir (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

ASP Fundraiser begins TODAY: Our Appalachia Service Project volunteers are preparing for their upcoming service trip to Perry County, KY. For the next four donors will have the opportunity to support the upcoming service trip. Cash or check accepted.

Let’s Talk About It Forum on TODAY at 9:00 AM to discuss current events. Many of us feel frustrated, confused, and need a place to discuss. Come for dialogue and ideas for how to respond to current events from our faith perspective.

Luther Ringers, TODAY at 11:45 AM.

Diaper Drive diapers DUE TODAY.

Youth Group, TONIGHT at 7:00 PM, for youth grades 7–12.

Fellowship Ministry: With the impending move of the Bowmans, we are facing a period a transition in our congregation life. Consider how to get involved in fellowship and events. See the weekly email to fill out a questionnaire about serving. There will be an initial Fellowship Ministry gathering open to anyone interested in getting involved on Monday June 1 at 7:00 PM.

Graduates: If you have a graduate in the family, please send us a recent photo and a brief sentence or two about their upcoming plans for the future. We’d love to share the good news with the St. John’s community! Materials can be emailed to Jama Bowman by June 1.

Lunch Bunch, June 3 from Noon-2:00 PM. Bring a lunch, come for Bible study.

Music Sunday, June 7 at 10:30 AM: All of St. John’s choirs, ensembles, and instrumentalists will lead in worship this day.

Godspeed & Farewell, June 7 at 10:30 AM to Darcy Tierney who is moving to California to be closer to family. We will miss Darcy and John even as we wish them well in their new home.

Summit Has Pride, Saturday, June 13, from 5:00 PM on the Village Green, to support the LGBTQIA+ community. We need St. John’s members to be representatives of our congregation. See the weekly email to sign up.

Bowmans’ Godspeed & Farewell, June 14: The entire Bowman family will be moving to Kansas at the end of June. On June 14 we will have a Godspeed and Farewell for them in worship, with a celebratory lunch in Hinman Hall to give thanks for their more than three decades of membership and service in nearly every area of ministry within our congregation. 

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. New and returning participants welcome.

Summer Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

May 24, 2026

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Children’s Choir (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM. All are welcome.

Forum, TODAY at 9:00 AM. Our Congregation Council will provide updates on several ongoing projects and answer questions.

Luther Ringers, TODAY at 11:45 AM.

Diaper Drive for ‘Moms Helping Moms’, organized by the Junior League of Summit. Bring in new diapers of any size by May 31 and place them in the bin in the narthex.

Let’s Talk About It Forum on May 31 at 9:00 AM to discuss current events. At present, there is a growing number of local, national, and global concerns. Many of us feel frustrated, confused, and need a place to discuss. Come for dialogue and ideas for how to respond to current events from our faith perspective.

Youth Group, May 31 at 7:30 PM, for youth grades 7–12.

Fellowship Ministry: With the impending move of the Bowmans, we are facing a period a transition in our congregation life. Consider how to get involved in fellowship and events. See the weekly email to fill out a questionnaire about serving. There will be an initial Fellowship Ministry gathering open to anyone interested in getting involved on Monday June 1 at 7:00 PM.

Graduates: If you have a graduate in the family, please send us a recent photo and a brief sentence or two about their upcoming plans for the future. We’d love to share the good news with the St. John’s community! Materials can be emailed to Jama Bowman by June 1.

Music Sunday, June 7 at 10:30 AM: All of St. John’s choirs, ensembles, and instrumentalists will lead in worship this day.

Godspeed & Farewell, June 7 at 10:30 AM to Darcy Tierney who is moving to California to be closer to family. We will miss Darcy and John even as we wish them well in their new home.

Bowmans’ Godspeed & Farewell, June 14: The entire Bowman family will be moving to Kansas at the end of June. On June 14 we will have a Godspeed and Farewell for them in worship, with a celebratory lunch in Hinman Hall to give thanks for their more than three decades of membership and service in nearly every area of ministry within our congregation. 

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. New and returning participants welcome.

Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

May 17, 2026

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Rebecca Johnson in loving memory of her parents Richard L. & Mary E. Peterman and by Joseph Lakra in memory of his grandfather Wilson Sunil Lakra.  

Children’s Choir  (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Bridges Lunches Packing, TODAY, at 9:00 AM we will pack 200 lunches for the May 23 run.

Youth+ Lunch, TODAY at Noon at Ani Ramen House, Summit.

Summit Chorale Concert, entitled Liberty and Justice for All Sunday, TODAY at 5:00 PM at St. John’s. Part of our Festival Music program and the Summit Chorale's season finale, this concert is part of our nation's 250 celebration. Tickets will be $25 in advance or $30 at the door. See the weekly email to buy tickets online.

Bridges Run, May 23. See the weekly email to sign up.

Diaper Drive for ‘Moms Helping Moms’, organized by the Junior League of Summit. Bring in new diapers of any size by May 31 and place them in the bin in the narthex.

Fellowship Ministry: With the impending move of the Bowmans, we are facing a period a transition in our congregation life. Consider how to get involved in fellowship and events. See the weekly email to fill out a questionnaire about serving. There will be an initial Fellowship Ministry gathering open to anyone interested in getting involved on Monday June 1 at 7:00 PM.

Graduates: If you have a graduate in the family, please send us a recent photo and a brief sentence or two about their upcoming plans for the future. We’d love to share the good news with the St. John’s community! Materials can be emailed to Jama Bowman by June 1.

Bowmans’ Godspeed & Farewell, June 14: The entire Bowman family will be moving to Kansas at the end of June. On June 14 we will have a Godspeed and Farewell for them in worship, with a celebratory lunch in Hinman Hall to give thanks for their more than three decades of membership and service in nearly every area of ministry within our congregation. 

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. New and returning participants welcome.

Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

May 10, 2026

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in honor of David Coble’s birthday by the Coble family.  

Children’s Choir  (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Luther Ringers, TODAY at 11:45 AM.

Summit Interfaith Council Concert, May 11 at 7:00 PM, Temple Sinai, 208 Summit Avenue: Local houses of worship share music in a night to build community with Songs of Hope and Peace Spring Concert, including the St. John’s Choir. The concert is free and a reception will follow.

Lunch Bunch, May 13 from Noon–2:00 PM: Bring a lunch, come for Bible study.

Bridges Lunches: We are collecting sustainable lunch supplies to give to homeless individuals through Bridges Outreach. Sign up in the narthex or online to donate items and deliver to church no later than 8:00 AM on May 17. On Sunday, May 17 at 9:00 AM we will have an intergenerational event to pack 200 lunch bags.

Youth+ Lunch, May 17 at Noon: Contact Paula Cerdas for information.

Summit Chorale Concert, entitled Liberty and Justice for All Sunday, May 17 at 5:00 PM at St. John’s. Part of our Festival Music program and the Summit Chorale's season finale, this concert is part of our nation's 250 celebration. Tickets will be $25 in advance or $30 at the door. See the weekly email to buy tickets online.

Bridges Run, May 23. See the weekly email to sign up.

Diaper Drive for ‘Moms Helping Moms’, organized by the Junior League of Summit. Bring in new diapers of any size by May 31 and place them in the bin in the narthex.

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. New and returning participants welcome.

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

May 3, 2026

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the marriage of Rachel Clark and Christopher English by Linda & Craig Clark.  

Children’s Choir  (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Luther Ringers, TODAY at 11:45 AM.

Forum: Immigration Justice, TODAY at 9:00 AM: Hear about advocacy issues including bills that NJ’s Coalition of Religious Leaders are working on for immigration justice. 

Summit’s AAPI Festival, TODAY, 4:00–6:00 PM on the Village Green: The Evangelism committee is organizing St. John’s members to be representatives of our congregation, to meet our neighbors, and to enjoy a fun night out! Sign up in the weekly email for this or any of the upcoming events.

Confirmation Class, TONIGHT, 5:30–7:30 PM.

Cross Roads Wednesdays Away Retreats include prayer and conversation and are open to all people interested in exploring new faith practices. On May 6, Deacon Walker is leading a session entitled, Color and Calm. See the weekly email to register and for more details.

Summit Interfaith Council Concert, May 11 at 7:00 PM, Temple Sinai, 208 Summit Avenue: Local houses of worship share music in a night to build community with Songs of Hope and Peace Spring Concert. The concert is free and a reception will follow.

Bridges Lunches: We are collecting sustainable lunch supplies to give to homeless individuals through Bridges Outreach. Sign up in the narthex or online to donate items and deliver to church no later than 8:00 AM on May 17. On Sunday, May 17 at 9:00 AM we will have an intergenerational event to pack 200 lunch bags.

Summit Chorale Concert, entitled Liberty and Justice for All Sunday, May 17 at 5:00 PM at St. John’s. Part of our Festival Music program and the Summit Chorale's season finale, this concert is part of our nation's 250 celebration. Tickets will be $25 in advance or $30 at the door. See the weekly email to buy tickets online.

Bridges Run, May 23. See the weekly email to sign up.

Diaper Drive for ‘Moms Helping Moms’, organized by the Junior League of Summit. Bring in new diapers of any size by May 31 and place them in the bin in the narthex.

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. New and returning participants welcome.

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

April 26, 2026

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Bertha & Paul Reiling by Joy Petzinger.

Forum—Let’s Talk About It, TODAY at 9:00 AM: Come for dialogue and ideas for how to respond to current events from our faith perspective.

Children’s Choir  (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Choral Vespers, TODAY at 4:00 PM: Join the St. John’s Choir to celebrate Eastertide with the music of J.S. Bach and congregational hymns of the season.

Lunch Bunch, April 29 from Noon–2:00 PM: Bring a lunch, come for Bible study.

Forum: Immigration Justice, May 3 at 9:00 AM: Hear about advocacy issues including bills that NJ’s Coalition of Religious Leaders are working on for immigration justice. 

Cross Roads Wednesdays Away Retreats include prayer and conversation and are open to all people interested in exploring new faith practices. On May 6, Deacon Walker is leading a session entitled, Color and Calm. See the weekly email to register and for more details.

Summit’s AAPI Festival, May 9, 4:00–6:00 PM on the Village Green: The Evangelism committee is organizing St. John’s members to be representatives of our congregation, to meet our neighbors, and to enjoy a fun night out! Sign up in the weekly email .

Summit Interfaith Council Concert, May 11 at 7:00 PM, Temple Sinai, 208 Summit Avenue: Local houses of worship share music in a night to build community with Songs of Hope and Peace Spring Concert. St. John’s Choir will be participating. The concert is free and a reception will follow. Please bring non-perishables for the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry.

Bridges Lunches: We are collecting sustainable lunch supplies to give to homeless individuals through Bridges Outreach. Sign up in the narthex or online to donate items and deliver to church no later than 8:00 AM on May 17. On Sunday, May 17 at 9:00 AM we will have an intergenerational event to pack 200 lunch bags.

Bridges Run, May 23. See the weekly email to sign up.

Diaper Drive for ‘Moms Helping Moms’ beginning on May 1, organized by the Junior League of Summit. Bring in new diapers of any size and place them in the bin in the narthex.

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. New and returning participants welcome.

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

April 19, 2026

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Forum: King of Instruments, TODAY at 9:00 AM: Christopher Harlow-Jennings, will share with us about the technical elements of pipe organs. This forum will be held in the organ gallery. Come get an up close look at our amazing instrument.

ASP Theme Training, TODAY at Noon.

Youth+Dinner, April 24 at 6:30 PM.

Forum—Let’s Talk About It, April 26 at 9:00 AM: Many of us feel frustrated, confused, and need a place to discuss. Come for dialogue and ideas for how to respond to current events from our faith perspective.

Choral Vespers, April 26 at 4:00 PM: Join the St. John’s Choir to celebrate Eastertide with the music of J.S. Bach and congregational hymns of the season.

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. New and returning participants welcome. 

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

Worship Volunteers Needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship. All the signups can be found in the weekly email. Sign up today!

April 12, 2026

Forum: An Immigration Story, TODAY at 9:00 AM: We will welcome Nicole Krenz-Malacre, a young adult member from St. Stephan’s Grace in Newark, who will share her family’s story as Latiné immigrants. This forum is aimed at youth and adults.

ASP Meeting, TODAY at Noon in the Youth Lounge.

Bienvenida a la Primavera, TODAY at 12:30 PM: Our Camino de Vida ministry is inviting Latiné youth and families from Summit for an afternoon of food, Latin music, and a conversation (in Spanish) about the importance of mental illness. All are welcome to lunch and the program. 

Confirmation, TONIGHT from 5:30–7:30PM.

Lunch Bunch, April 15 from Noon–2:00 PM: Bring a lunch, come for Bible study.

Forum: King of Instruments, April 19, 9:00 AM: Christopher Harlow-Jennings, will share with us about the technical elements of pipe organs. This forum will be held in the organ gallery. Come get an up close look at our amazing instrument.

Choral Vespers, April 26 at 4:00 PM: Join the St. John’s Choir to celebrate Eastertide with the music of J.S. Bach and congregational hymns of the season.

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. New and returning participants welcome. 

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

April 5, 2026

The Church Office will be closed April 6–10 and will reopen on Tuesday, April 14.

Easter Brunch Food Donations of egg casseroles, fruit, or baked goods are needed by April 4. Breakfast casseroles must be delivered by 8:45 AM Easter morning, marked “Easter Breakfast.” Specialty foods (nut free, gluten free, etc.) are also needed. Contact Jama Bowman, sign up online, or on the sheet in the entryway.

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has recorded an Easter message to share with the entire ELCA. Click here to view the message.

Bishop Christa Compton has recorded a message for our whole NJ Synod, an invitation to experience the entirety of Holy Week and its deep meaning. Click here to view the message.

Easter Offering: Your regular offerings and special offerings are essential to this congregation’s ministry and the fulfillment of God’s mission. Your gifts allow this congregation to thrive as a vibrant place of worship, education, service, and community. We are counting on you to be generous. 

Community Food Bank Volunteer Day: You MUST contact Amy Tomlinson to sign up by April 9. The Social Justice/Social Ministry Committee has scheduled a volunteer day at the Community FoodBank of NJ at their Hillside location on April 25 from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM. They can accommodate a total of 15 volunteers.

Anti-Racism Committee Meeting, April 9 at 7:00 PM.

Forum: An Immigration Story, April 12 at 9:00 AM: We will welcome Nicole Krenz-Malacre, a young adult member from St. Stephan’s Grace in Newark, who will share her family’s story as Latiné immigrants. This forum is aimed at youth and adults.

ASP Meeting, April 12 at Noon in the Youth Lounge.

Bienvenida a la Primavera, April 12 at 12:30 PM: Our Camino de Vida ministry is inviting Latiné youth and families from Summit for an afternoon of food, Latin music, and a conversation (in Spanish) about the importance of mental illness. All are welcome to lunch and the program. 

Confirmation, April 12 from 5:30–7:30PM.

Lunch Bunch, April 15 from Noon–2:00 PM: Bring a lunch, come for Bible study.

Forum: King of Instruments, April 19, 9:00 AM: Christopher Harlow-Jennings, will share with us about the technical elements of pipe organs. This forum will be held in the organ gallery. Come get an up close look at our amazing instrument.

Choral Vespers, April 26 at 4:00 PM: Join the St. John’s Choir to celebrate Eastertide with the music of J.S. Bach and congregational hymns of the season.

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. New and returning participants welcome. 

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

March 29, 2026

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A donation to the flower fund was given by Helen & Steve Sanders in honor of their anniversary.

Children’s Choir  (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30 AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Luther Ringers TODAY at 11:45 AM.

Lenten Collections Update:  355 cans of vegetables, fruit, and soup for Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, 203 boxes of cereal for Summit’s GRACE, 44 gift cards for Family Promise. 

Caminando Unides en Cristo Spanish Bible Study, Thursdays at 8:00 PM via Zoom. Contact Pastor Haydée for more information.

Holy Work for Holy Week: Help is needed for 9 services in 8 days! We need brass polishers, ushers, assisting ministers, readers, candle preparers, chair arrangers, brunch bakers, and more! All skill levels are welcome Sign up in the narthex or in the weekly email.

Holy Week & Easter Worship Volunteers urgently needed: Please sign up in the weekly email.

Easter Brunch Food Donations of egg casseroles, fruit, or baked goods are needed by April 4. Breakfast casseroles must be delivered by 8:45 AM Easter morning, marked “Easter Breakfast.” Specialty foods (nut free, gluten free, etc.) are also needed. Contact Jama Bowman, sign up online, or on the sheet in the entryway.

Easter Offering: Your regular offerings and special offerings are essential to this congregation’s ministry and the fulfillment of God’s mission. Your gifts allow this congregation to thrive as a vibrant place of worship, education, service, and community. We are counting on you to be generous. 

Basic Spanish Class: Pastor Haydée will be leading a basic Spanish language class Wednesdays at 6:00 PM beginning April 8. New and returning participants welcome. 

An Immigration Story, April 12 at 9:00 AM: We will welcome Nicole Krenz-Malacre, a young adult member from St. Stephan’s Grace in Newark, who will share her family’s story as Latiné immigrants. This forum is aimed at youth and adults.

Bienvendia a la Primavera, April 12 at 12:30 PM: Our Camino de Vida ministry is inviting Latiné youth and families from Summit for an afternoon of food, Latin music, and a conversation (in Spanish) about the importance of mental illness. All are welcome to lunch and the program. 

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center brings people together in faith, friendship, and fun. See the weekly email for a link to camp registration, summer staff applications, family retreats, open houses, and the Bishop’s Cup.

March 22, 2026

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Easter Flower donations MUST BE IN TODAY. Sign up online or in the rear entryway.

Children’s Choir  (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Luther Ringers TODAY at 11:45 AM.

ASP Meeting TODAY at Noon for new participants and youth with less than three trips and adults with less than two trips. Topics are Rules & Regulations and 3Ss.

Lunch Bunch, March 25 from Noon–2:00 PM: Bring a lunch, come for Bible study.

Soup for a Cause: Homemade soups and breads are available to buy between Sunday services during Lent. Proceeds benefit St. Stephan’s-Grace. See the weekly email to make soup or bread.

Lenten Collections: 300 cans of fruit, vegetables and soup for Loaves & Fishes; 200 boxes of cereal for GRACE; and 40 $25 Shoprite, Walmart or Target gift cards for Family Promise.

Last Lenten Midweek: Soup Supper Wednesday at 6:00 PM, service at 7:00 PM. See the weekly email or sign up in the rear entry to bring food.

Caminando Unides en Cristo Spanish Bible Study, Thursdays at 8:00 PM via Zoom. Contact Pastor Haydée for more information.

Holy Work for Holy Week: Help is needed for 9 services in 8 days! We need brass polishers, ushers, assisting ministers, readers, candle preparers, chair arrangers, brunch bakers, and more! All skill levels are welcome Sign up in the narthex or in the weekly email.

Holy Week & Easter Worship Volunteers urgently needed: Sign ups are available in the weekly email. Please sign up.

Easter Brunch Food Donations of egg casseroles, fruit, or baked goods are needed by April 4. Breakfast casseroles must be delivered by 8:45 AM Easter morning, marked “Easter Breakfast.” Specialty foods (nut free, gluten free, etc) are also needed. Contact Jama Bowman, sign up online, or on the sheet in the entryway.

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center brings people together in faith, friendship, and fun. See the weekly email for a link to camp registration, summer staff applications, family retreats, open houses, and the Bishop’s Cup.

March 15, 2026

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A donation to the flower fund was given by Heinz & Robin Roth in thanksgiving for their years together.

Children’s Choir  (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Pascua: Fe, Familia y Comida Forum, TODAY at 9:00 AM. Learn about the traditions of the Easter season in Latin America, like solemn processions with hooded penitents, festive parades with ornate floats featuring Jesus and the Virgin, or fanesca, an Ecuadorian soup representing the twelve apostles! 

Luther Ringers TODAY at 11:45 AM.

Soup for a Cause: Homemade soups and breads are available to buy between Sunday services during Lent. Proceeds benefit St. Stephan’s-Grace. See the weekly email to make soup or bread.

Lenten Collections: 300 cans of fruit, vegetables and soup for Loaves & Fishes; 200 boxes of cereal for GRACE; and 40 $25 Shoprite, Walmart or Target gift cards for Family Promise.

Lenten Midweek Wednesdays , Soup Suppers at 6:00 PM, services at 7:00 PM. See the weekly email or sign up in the rear entry.

Caminando Unides en Cristo Spanish Bible Study, Thursdays at 8:00 PM via Zoom. Contact Pastor Haydée for more information.

Pesach: Understanding Passover, March 22 at 9:00 AM. Pastor Blake shares Passover’s history, meaning, and current Jewish observance, as well as the connections to our Christian observance.

Easter Flower donations by March 22. Sign up online or in the rear entryway.

Holy Work for Holy Week: Help is needed for 9 services in 8 days! We need brass polishers, ushers, assisting ministers, readers, candle preparers, chair arrangers, brunch bakers, and more! All skill levels are welcome Sign up in the narthex or in the weekly email.

Easter Brunch Food Donations of egg casseroles, fruit, or baked goods are needed by April 4. Breakfast casseroles must be delivered by 8:45 AM Easter morning, marked “Easter Breakfast.” Specialty foods (nut free, gluten free, etc) are also needed. Contact Jama Bowman, sign up online, or on the sheet in the entryway.

Lenten Worship Volunteers needed: Sign ups are available in the weekly email. Please sign up.

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

Cross Roads Camp & Retreat Center brings people together in faith, friendship, and fun. See the weekly email for a link to camp registration, summer staff applications, family retreats, open houses, and the Bishop’s Cup.

March 8, 2026

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A gift to the flower fund was given by Paula Cerdas in honor of her birthday.

Children’s Choir (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Luther Ringers TODAY at 11:45 AM.

Confirmation Class, TONIGHT from 5:30–7:30 PM.

Lunch Bunch, March 11 from Noon–2:00 PM: Bring a lunch, come for Bible study.

Interweave Light Bearers on March 12 at 7:00 PM. Led by Pastora Haydée and Janet Maulbeck about Oscar Romero and Liberation Theology.

Lenten Midweek Wednesdays , Soup Suppers at 6:00 PM, services at 7:00 PM. See the weekly email or sign up in the rear entry.

Caminando Unides en Cristo Spanish Bible Study, Thursdays at 8:00 PM via Zoom. Contact Pastor Haydée for more information.

Youth+, our youngish adult group (21 to 40-somethings), will be having dinner at the home of Thomas Neiman (38 Byron Rd, Short Hills) March 14 at 6:30 PM.

Pascua: Fe, Familia y Comida Forum, March 15 at 9:00 AM. Learn about the traditions of the Easter season in Latin America, like solemn processions with hooded penitents, festive parades with ornate floats featuring Jesus and the Virgin, or fanesca, an Ecuadorian soup representing the twelve apostles! 

Easter Flower donations by March 22. Sign up online or in the rear entryway.

Soup for a Cause: Homemade soups and breads are available to buy between Sunday services during Lent. Proceeds benefit St. Stephan’s-Grace. See the weekly email to make soup or bread.

Lenten Collections: 300 cans of fruit, vegetables and soup for Loaves & Fishes; 200 boxes of cereal for GRACE; and 40 $25 Shoprite, Walmart or Target gift cards for Family Promise

Lenten Worship Volunteers needed: Sign ups are available in the weekly email. Please sign up.

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

First Communion Instruction: All baptized children are welcome to join. Contact Deacon Walker or Pastor Blake for more information.

March 1, 2026

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Children’s Choir (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Lenten Devotionals are available in the narthex.

Luther Ringers TODAY at 11:45 AM.

“Let’s Talk About It,” TODAY at 9:00 AM: The first in a series of open forums to discuss current events. Come for ideas for how to respond to current events from our faith perspective. 

Fanfares & Flourishes Organ Concert, TODAY at 4:00 PM by Christopher Harlow-Jennings.

Youth Group, TONIGHT AT 7:00 PM. for youth grades 7–12.

Lenten Midweek Wednesdays , Soup Suppers at 6:00 PM, services at 7:00 PM. See the weekly email or sign up in the rear entry.

Speak the Word begins March 2 at 7:30 PM: Join us for a 5-week readers workshop led by Jess Sherman, Mondays in Lent. Participants have the option to present a reading at the Easter Vigil.

Caminando Unides en Cristo Spanish Bible Study, begins March 5 at 8:00 PM via Zoom. Contact Pastor Haydée for more information.

Lutheran Singing Forum, March 8 at 9:00 AM: Join us for a hymnal refresher. Our current hymnal, ELW, turns 20 years old this year. Pastor Blake and Christopher will co-lead this session on all that our hymnal contains and how to read/use it. All experience levels welcome. 

Interweave Light Bearers on March 12 at 7:00 PM. Led by Pastora Haydée and Janet Maulbeck about Oscar Romero and Liberation Theology.

Soup for a Cause: Homemade soups and breads are available to buy between Sunday services during Lent. Proceeds benefit St. Stephan’s-Grace. See the weekly email to make soup or bread.

Lenten Collections: 300 cans of fruit, vegetables and soup for Loaves & Fishes; 200 boxes of cereal for GRACE; and 40 $25 Shoprite, Walmart or Target gift cards for Family Promise

Lenten Worship Volunteers needed: Sign ups are available in the weekly email. Please sign up.

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

First Communion Instruction: All baptized children are welcome to join. Contact Deacon Walker or Pastor Blake for more information.

Easter Flower donations by March 22. Sign up online or in the rear entryway..

February 15, 2026

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Special thanks to Wayne Dietterick for serving as guest organist today.

Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God by Pattie Gould & Hasan Karslioglu.

Shrove Pancake Breakfast, TODAY at 9:00 AM. Come hungry!

Children’s Choir  (Grades 2–8) and Ye Little Saints & Singers  (Pre-K–Grade 1) TODAY at 9:30AM and Children’s Faith Formation (PreK–Grade 6) at 10:00 AM. All are welcome.

Ash Wednesday, February 18: Our Lenten journey begins on Ash Wednesday with services at Noon and 7:00 PM. More information about Lent and Holy Week to come.

Lenten Devotionals are available in the narthex.

Youth+ Dinner, February 21, hosted at Blake and Shai’s home.

Forum: Global Partnership: Namibia, February 22 at 9:00 AM. Deacon Walker will share about her most recent trip to Namibia as part of our NJ Synod partnership for the installation of the first woman bishop in Namibia. Come learn more about our global Lutheran family. 

Special Congregation Meeting, February 22, immediately following the 10:30 AM service fo ratify the amendments to the Constitution adopted at the Congregation Meeting.

Soup for a Cause: Homemade soups and breads are available to buy between Sunday services during Lent. Proceeds benefit St. Stephan’s-Grace. See the weekly email to make soup or bread.

Lenten Collections begin February 22: 300 Cans of fruit, vegetables and soup are being collected for Loaves & Fishes, 200 boxes of cereal for GRACE, and 40 $25 Shoprite, Walmart or Target gift cards for Family Promise

Lunch Bunch, February 25 from Noon–2:00 PM: Bring a lunch, come for Bible study, discussion, fellowship, and prayer. We continue in Genesis.

Soup Suppers begin February 25 at 6:00 PM before the Lenten Midweek services. See the weekly email or sign up in the rear entry.

Organ Concert, March 1 at 4:00 PM: Join us for Fanfares & Flourishes, performed by Christopher Harlow-Jennings.

Lenten Worship Volunteers needed: Sign ups are available in the weekly email. Please sign up.

Fellowship Time Help Needed for our fellowship time (Sundays from 9:00 AM–Noon). We all need to pitch in and support this ministry. Sign up in the weekly email.

Reformation: Then and Now: Celebrate Reformation 2026 with the NJ Synod in Wittenberg, Germany. Pastor Lindsay is the trip coordinator. See the weekly email for more information.