First St John

Bell Choir
2026-04-06 17:30, 2026-03-30 17:30, 2026-03-23 17:30 (America/Detroit)
FIRST ST. JOHN BELL CHOIR
Our fabulous Bell Choir is looking for people to join us starting Sept. 15h in the church at 5:30 pm. We will give you instructions on how to hold and ring the bell. Come and give it a try! Contact Cheri Sergent for any questions at (419) 410-3572.

Worship/Comm
2026-04-05 10:30 (America/Detroit) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States
RETURN TO FALL/WINTER SERVICE SCHEDULE We provide two Sunday services now at 8 am and 10:30 am. Please plan to join us on Sunday, at either service. The church nursery is available for your use. See the contents of the newsletter for more festivities happening as well!

Worship/Comm
2026-04-05 08:00, 2026-03-29 08:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States
RETURN TO FALL/WINTER SERVICE SCHEDULE We will return to two services on Sept 7th at 8 am and 10:30 am. Please plan to join us on Sunday, Sept 7th at either service. The church nursery will resume during 2nd service starting September 14th. See the contents of the newsletter for more festivities happening on Sept 7th as well!

Worship
2026-04-05 08:00, 2026-03-29 08:00, 2026-03-22 08:00 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States

EASTER
2026-04-05
Easter is a major Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, which is believed to have occurred three days after his crucifixion by the Romans, as described in the New Testament. It marks the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, representing victory over death and the promise of salvation.

Rebecca Circle
2026-04-04 11:30 (America/New_York) | Lounge

Good Friday Service
2026-04-03 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States
Lenten season is upon us and services will begin on Wednesday, March 5th for Ash Wednesday services at 11am and 7pm, and each Wednesday at 11am and 7pm for Lent until Easter.

GOOD FRIDAY
2026-04-03
Good Friday is celebrated by Christians to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, viewed as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity’s sins. It is a solemn day focusing on Jesus’ love and redemption, serving as a vital precursor to the joy of his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Maundy Thursday Service
2026-04-02 19:00, 2026-04-02 11:00 (America/Detroit)

Choir Rehearsal
2026-04-02 17:30 (America/Detroit)
JOIN US FOR CHOIR REHEARSAL! The choir is off to a great start! If you have ever considered joining the choir this is a great time to check it out! The next practice will be on Wednesday, September 10th at 6pm. Our new choir director, JoAnne Chrysochoos is eager to meet you and hopes you will join her! Come make a joyful noise to the Lord!

MAUNDY THURSDAY
2026-04-02
Maundy Thursday, observed the Thursday before Easter, commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples, where he instituted the Eucharist (Holy Communion) and washed their feet. The name stems from the Latin mandatum (“command”), referring to Jesus’ new commandment to “love one another as I have loved you”.

Ruth Circle
2026-04-01 11:00 (America/New_York) | Lounge
“The Woman of Consistency”
The Ruth Circle meets on the first tuesday of the month at 11 am.

Miriam Circle
2026-04-01 09:30 (America/New_York) | Applebee’s in Northwood
The Miriam Circle meets on the first wednesday of each month at 9:30 am.

SCHOOL SPRING BREAK
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-06

Dartball (Away)
2026-03-30 19:30 (America/Detroit)

Quilting
2026-03-30 09:30, 2026-03-23 09:30 (America/Detroit)
Everyone is welcome to join us! Bring a sack lunch. Workshops on Mondays from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm in January, February, and March.
If Oregon schools are closed for weather, NO QUILTING

Worship
2026-03-29 10:30, 2026-03-22 10:30 (America/Detroit) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States

PALM SUNDAY
2026-03-29

Adult Bible Study
2026-03-26 11:00, 2026-03-19 11:00 (America/Detroit)
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
Adult Bible Study, led by Pastor Rayl, will resume on Thursday, September 18th in the lounge. They will meet every Thursday at 11am. The subject of the study will be determined by the class the first meeting. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Rayl (pastor1@firststjohn.com) or by calling the church office: 419-691-7222.

Lenten Service
2026-03-25 19:00, 2026-03-25 11:00 (America/Detroit)
