St. John United Church of Christ
55 West Church Street at North First, PO Box 153
Mascoutah, Illinois 62258
618 / 566.7311 Fax 618 / 566.7622
COME TO SHARE THE PROMISE
OF CHRIST'S RESURRECTION
WITH US EVERY SUNDAY
DURING THIS EASTER SEASON
8:00 and 10:30 am
WORSHIP VIDEOS ARE POSTED WEEKLY--
WATCH HERE FOR WORSHIP VIDEO FOR MAY 15, 2022
Please unmute!
SEE MAY 1 and MAY 8, 2022 SERVICES BELOW
FOR OTHER SERVICES, GO TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
or FACEBOOK PAGE
COMING UP: MUSIC SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022 (10:30 am only)
with an APPRECIATION LUNCHEON to follow
Welcome to St. John
People matter to Jesus and so you will be welcomed here to experience an enthusiastic church family, centered in the transforming love of God in Christ's cross and resurrection.
Come with your struggles, doubts, fears, hurts, and messy past to share the power of God's mercy and forgiveness. We welcome all without exception, no matter where you are on life's journey.
We celebrate the new life we have in our Lord through Spirited worship, discipleship and growth, friendship, fellowship and fun, witness and serving.
We affirm the unchanging, historic truths of the Christian faith (including the Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed as well as our UCC Statement of Faith), value the insights of the Protestant Reformers, and apply God's Word (the Good News of Jesus Christ) to the realities of our life and world today.
We are a congregation with a broad commitment to serve those in need in our community and world and actively support many human care and evangelistic ministry organizations.
Bible Studies
9:15 am SUNDAYS
Click here for details
PASTOR'S CLASS
[FELLOWSHIP HALL]
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OPEN FORUM
[JUNE 5th -- 10: 15 am]
NOTE TIME
Bring your questions
and let's talk
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NEW CLASS
SERMON ON THE MOUNT
[BEGINS JUNE 12]
Sunday, May 22
MORNING WORSHIP
ONE SERVICE ONLY 10:30 am
MUSIC SUNDAY
THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Sunday, May 29
MORNING WORSHIP
8:00 and 10:30 am
MUSIC SUNDAY
THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD (OBSERVED)
Sunday, June 5
HOLY COMMUNION
OUTDOOR SERVICE
ONE SERVICE ONLY 9:00 am
MUSIC SUNDAY
THE DAY OF PENTECOST
A NOTE ABOUT FACE COVERINGS
State of Illinois guidelines have exempted worship gatherings from the mask mandates. Now the state is lifting all mask mandates. So masks are optional at St. John.
Please be respectful of others and our differing viewpoints.
Online Videos
We now post recordings of our services online. Please keep connected to Christ and to his Word in worship by using these worship videos posted on Facebook, YouTube and this website.
INCLUDE YOUR FAMILY including children AND HELP OTHERS who may be more tech-challenged. Prevent folks from just drifting away from the Gospel message.
Watch our Facebook page for other information.
CELEBRATING OUR COVENANT CONNECTION
REJOICING IN THE LORD'S COVENANT WITH US
Below are videos for Sunday Worship
May 8, 2022
Easter 2
May 1
Easter 3
Join us for Worship
Sunday Morning services are at 8:00 am and 10:30 am
in our beautiful traditional sanctuary
Christian Education for all ages
9: 15-10:15 am
(limited)
Attendants (paid staff) in nursery for children through Kindergarten 7:45-11:45 am
There is no need to dress up unless you wish to do so. Most of us don't.
Enjoy some refreshments and friendship time between services.
An elevator provides handicap accessibility (north side entrance)
Our worship includes a user-friendly order of service, a wide variety of songs and hymns, weekly children's message. We encourage active participation in the liturgy, affirming the prayers, and confessing our faith together.
Children are encouraged to attend and welcome at worship but a Children's Church is provided during part of the 10:30 am service for children in grades 1-5 whose parents prefer that option.
Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month and is open to all baptized Christians who have examined themselves and affirm Christ's presence in the Eucharist (Open Communion).
Know Jesus
Grow in his Spirit
Show his Love
Current Mission
Projects
Mascoutah Food Pantry
DuBois Center
Ukraine Refugee Aid
Community VBS 2022
Kids for Christ
Previous and Ongoing Mission Projects
Christmas gifts for Hoyleton Youth and Family Services residential youth
Pillows and Pillowcases for Kinder Cottage in East St. Louis
July 2019 Mission Trip to Rockford, IL
Christmas gifts for Trinity Services
Thanksgiving Dinners delivered to over 200 in our community
Backpacks for the Homeless through Moms on a Mission
St. John's Community Cares (Collinsville)
"Mitten Tree"
Operation Christmas Child (Shoe Boxes)
Senior Center Meals on Wheels
UCC Christmas Fund
Ronald McDonald House can tabs
For more information, click on each mission for a link
This Sunday's Worship May 22 & 29, 2022
The Easter season continues the "high point" of the Christian life and worship and of the Church year. As we celebrate the victory of Jesus over the powers of evil, sin, injustice, and even death, we know that this is God's great gift to ALL who have entrusted themselves to Jesus as their Savior and Lord. Here is our assurance of eternal life, of peace with God, of hope and courage even for the rough times of life in a broken world.
On May 22 (ONE SERVICE 10:30 am only) is our St. John MUSIC SUNDAY featuring our various musical groups (Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Heavenly Chimes, Jubilee Ringers, Band/Brass, Sunday School Children). Enjoy this celebration of praise.
On May 29 (8:00 and 10:30 am) we will observe the Ascension of our Lord (actually May 26th) with a Service of the Word featuring a skit/drama as the message. The title is ENCOUNTERING THE RISEN CHRIST--IN HIS REIGN.
On June 5, we will have our first OUTDOOR SERVICE at 9:00 am (first Sunday of each month during the summer months) commemorating the outpouring of the Spirit on the DAY OF PENTECOST.
Be blessed as we share the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ who comes to us even today in his Word and Sacraments. BRING YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR FRIENDS...we all need some love.
2021 Confirmation Class
St. John's Float "St. John 175 Years; Illinois 2018 Years" at the 2018 Mascoutah Homecoming Parades
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Community Vacation Bible School (June 24-28, 2019) with almost 250 children, 105+ volunteers...cosponsored by other community churches. God be praised.
OUR 2021 VBS WAS LIMITED BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC BUT SERVED 125 CHILDREN
JUNE 21-25
Fellowship and Service Organizations at St. John Invite You
Feast of Friends
Theology on Tap
Saturday Nighters
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Everfaithful Fellowship of Women Guild
Happy Quilters
Serving Others Committee
Middle School / High School / College Youth groups
and others
Confirmation May 19, 2019
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