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St. John’s Diamond Jubilee 1861-1936

Founded in 1861 in East Toledo, Ohio, First St John Lutheran Church features a rich historical legacy deeply intertwined with the local community, originally sharing its grounds with a parsonage and the Toledo Orphanage.

September 2026 Newsletter

First St John Journal September 2026

Friends & Family Dinner

First St John Lutheran Church and Day School hosted a Friends & Family Dinner on August 16, 2026, welcoming 80 attendees for a Shorty's BBQ catered meal, fellowship, and updates our local outreach. The event raised $1,430 in free-will offerings while celebrating...

Mid-Day Concert w/Bradley Baker

Listen to Bradley Baker's summer 2026 Mid-Day Concert.

August 2025 Newsletter

First St John Journal August 2025

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SPONSOR A SCOUT

SPONSOR A SCOUT

Starting this month, blue envelopes for our FSJ Scouting ministry will be in the pews. It is our hope that cost is never an obstacle for area children who would like to join our program. Please consider a donation towards the program that will directly be used to...

WINSLOW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE

WINSLOW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE

This scholarship helps members of First St. John attending college for the 2025/2026 year. Applications are in the church office; they must be completed and returned to the church office by March 30th to be considered. If you want one emailed to you, please contact...

DAY SCHOOL

DAY SCHOOL

First St John – Day School

LENT SEASON SCHEDULE

LENT SEASON SCHEDULE

LENT SEASON SCHEDULE 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 on Sunday, April 20th.

START THE NEW YEAR WITH A DEVOTIONAL!

START THE NEW YEAR WITH A DEVOTIONAL!

As a reminder, the First St. John Library has a wealth of Christian literature available to be borrowed. A few new books have been donated and are showcased on the table in the lounge. One devotional is for caregivers of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, but...

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