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November 2026 Calendar

November 2026 Newsletter

First St John Journal November 2026

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity taking place on December 1, 2026, falling on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The movement encourages people, communities, and organizations to give back through donations, volunteering, and acts of kindness following Black...

2026 Operation Christmas Child

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Our goal this year is to collect 100 shoeboxes! We can do it with your help. Empty shoeboxes are in the lounge for you to use. A pamphlet with a label and instructions are in each box. Take a box and fill it up! We will collect boxes through...

Win A Trip To Disney!

Click HERE to buy tickets online First St. John Day School 2471 Seaman Rd. Toledo, Oh 43605 501(c)(3) 34-0898547 All profits raised from this promotion will go towards First St. John Day School general fund which supports the school, teachers and scholarships. Tickets...

October 2026 Newsletter

First St John Journal October 2026

October 2026 Calendar

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.

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LENT SEASON SCHEDULE

LENT SEASON SCHEDULE

Mar 3, 2025

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!

Jan 4, 2025

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...

DARTBALL

DARTBALL

Jan 4, 2025

DARTBALL will resume on Monday, January 13th. Both FSJ Team #1 and #2 will play away with Team #1 at Trinity and Team #2 at Prince of Peace.

GARDENS OF ST FRANCIS PNP DRIVE

GARDENS OF ST FRANCIS PNP DRIVE

Jan 4, 2025

GARDENS OF ST FRANCIS PNP DRIVEWe were pleasantly surprised to hear that the Gardens of St Francis held a donation drive for our very own Personal Needs Pantry right before Christmas, and also held a Mashed Potato bar with funds benefiting the pantry as well. It was...

First St John Scouting Ministry

Jan 4, 2025

BE A PART OF OUR SCOUTING MINISTRY! Our FSJ Scouting ministry is in full swing and gaining some momentum. We now officially have our pack number (58)! At our most recent church council meeting, Mike Joseph presented the new flag. Now we just need a few more dedicated...

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