First St John

Miriam Circle in lounge
2026-01-07 09:30 (America/New_York) | Applebee’s in Northwood
The Miriam Circle meets on the first wednesday of each month at 9:30 am.

Ruth Circle at Ralphie's
2026-01-06 11:30 (America/New_York) | Lounge
“The Woman of Consistency”
The Ruth Circle meets on the first tuesday of the month at 11 am.

Altar Guild Meeting
2026-01-05 18:30 (America/Detroit)

Bell Choir
2026-01-05 17:30, 2025-12-22 17:30, 2025-12-15 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.

Quilting
2026-01-05 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

Catechism
2026-01-04 11:45 (America/Detroit)
FIRST & SECOND YEAR CATECHISM
It is time to organize a new Catechism Class. Pastor Rayl is inviting parents of kids in fifth through seventh grades to meet with him in the catechism classroom. Please send your questions to Pastor Rayl at email, Pastor1@firststjohn.com or text, 567-395-0143. Hope to see you there.

Ephesians Study
2026-01-04 09:15, 2025-12-21 09:15 (America/Detroit)

Rebecca Circle
2026-01-03 00:00 (America/Detroit)

SCHOOL CLOSED
2026-01-02

OFFICE/SCHOOL CLOSED
2026-01-01

Pantry Closed
2025-12-31, 2025-12-24

Personal Needs
2025-12-31, 2025-12-24

Worship/Comm
2025-12-28 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
2025-12-28 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!

Merry Christmas
2025-12-25

Christmas Eve Services at 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm
2025-12-24 19:00 (America/Detroit)
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES will be held on Wednesday, December 24th at 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm (candlelight service). Please make plans to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord!

Piano Recital
2025-12-21 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States

Worship ELCA Cookie Sale
2025-12-21 10:30 (America/Detroit) | Sanctuary, 2471 Seaman St, Toledo, OH, 43605, United States

Day School Christmas Program in Sanctuary
2025-12-18 19:00, 2025-12-17 19:00, 2025-12-16 19:00, 2025-12-15 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Dayschool

Adult Bible Study
2025-12-18 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.

Choir Rehearsal
2025-12-17 18:00 (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!

Hannah Circle @ Luckies Barn & Grill
2025-12-15 18:30 (America/Detroit)
