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November 2026 Calendar

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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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SPECIAL MUSIC DESIGNATED FUND

SPECIAL MUSIC DESIGNATED FUND

Jan 4, 2025

A special music fund was recently created specifically to support the talented musicians invited to play at our church. Money from this fund will be used at the discretion of Dr. Tony, our Church Musician, when securing guest musicians. To contribute, donate cash or...

Souper Bowl of Caring

Souper Bowl of Caring

Jan 4, 2025

FAMILY BLESSING SUNDAY During worship on Sunday, January 19th you can come to the altar as a family (and yes, one person is a family in God’s eyes) and receive a blessing. You can come with different people in your family (you and your spouse, you and your extended...

Family Blessing Sunday

Family Blessing Sunday

Jan 4, 2025

FAMILY BLESSING SUNDAY During worship on Sunday, January 19th you can come to the altar as a family (and yes, one person is a family in God’s eyes) and receive a blessing. You can come with different people in your family (you and your spouse, you and your extended...

THE LAYETTE MINISTRY

THE LAYETTE MINISTRY

Jan 1, 2025

THE LAYETTE MINISTRY is the Rebecca Circle’s mission as part of WELCA. It is an ongoing mission throughout the year. We will be sending this year’s donations to hurricane victims in Tennessee and North Carolina. We are so thankful to everyone who donated the beautiful...

MONTHLY MINISTRY

MONTHLY MINISTRY

Jan 1, 2025

MONTHLY MINISTRY This month’s monthly ministry focus will continue to be the Isaiah 117 House in Lucas County. The Isaiah 117 project exists to reduce trauma on removal day for children who are being placed in the foster care system. The house helps lighten the load...

FSJ Family Christmas Party 2024

FSJ Family Christmas Party 2024

Dec 3, 2024

Attending the FSJ Family Christmas Party is a warm and festive experience. The event centers around a delicious catered chicken dinner. The room buzzes with great conversation, as families and friends, new and old gather to enjoy each other's company in the loving...

First St John – Christmas Decorating

First St John – Christmas Decorating

Nov 29, 2024

On Friday morning, I stopped by First St John Lutheran Church on Seaman Road and took photos of members decorating the church for the Christmas season.  Dozens of candles, elegant tree decorations, cheery poinsettias—beautiful sanctuary decorations for Christmas...

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