WORSHIP
SERVICES -
Sundays at 10:15 a.m.
CHURCH
SCHOOL -
Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
St. John's UCC is a liturgical church
that uses a variety of traditional and contemporary worship
orders and follows certain forms for its sacraments and
rites. Worship is enhanced by three choirs, soloists,
instrumentalists, chancel drama, and sacred dance.
Children
and youth are an important part of our worship and they frequently
participate in our services. Children's sermons are a regular
part of our worship.Preaching,
while biblically based, seeks to relate the gospel to contemporary
issues and problems of daily living. St.
John's Church emphasizes a ministry style that reflects a
concern for people, an outreach to youth and children, an
interest in developing its social consciousness, and
a strong desire to be a witness to Christ's presence in the
community and in the lives of its people. It seeks to live
by its credo of
Being the Christ to One Another.
Our
church is noted for its innovation and creativity as evidenced
by its extensive music program, three choirs and ensembles.
Its concern for developing the spiritual life of individuals
is seen in its prayer and meditation groups, Bible studies,
Encounter class, varied groups and activites, and its It
has an active Healing Ministry program. St.
John's is an eclectic congregation of nearly 600 members
with more than half of its recent members coming from traditions
other than the United Church of Christ. This diversity
has enriched the congregation with an openness and receptivity
that is unique in the area, while at the same time being
rooted in the faith and values of its Pennsylvania-German
heritage.
St.
John's looks to a challenging future of deepening its spiritual
life, nurturing its youth and adults in the faith, working
for peace and justice in society, and being the Christ
to each other.
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