Category: News

Learn, Grow & Be Together March-April

Congregational Size Workshop March 18

Congregational Size Dynamics: Are you curious about how congregational size impacts how a congregation behaves, relates to one another, and welcomes in new members? Join Rev. Jenn for a 90-minute class on congregational size dynamics at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March … read more.

Learn, Grow & Be Together February

Soup & Bread Lunch Feb. 8

The next Soup and Bread lunch in support of our Partner Church in Szentlàslò is February 8 after service
Folks bring food and we all eat in Community! We have a “pay what you will” practice. Eat for free, or if you can give $6 … read more.

Learn, Grow & Be Together, January 2026

Forum – January 4th in Krolfifer Hall, at 9:45-10:45 on Recreational Bow and Arrow Hunting of Urban Deer

Millie P. Schafer, PhD, Executive Director & Coordinator of Cincinnati Urban Deer Advocates (CUDA) will be the presenter.

Experts have clearly stated that bow and arrow hunting … read more.

Learn, Grow & Be Together – November

Your Covenant Development Team is seeking your ideas and input! Please join us in November and December for small group zoom sessions as we explain covenant and talk about what our covenant should look like. 

Zoom Dates are: November 3 at 7pm, November 5 at 6pm, November 30 at … read more.

Meet the Developmental Ministry Search Team!

Last spring, after the congregation voted unanimously for a developmental ministry plan, the Board invited nominations for the search team. The congregation responded enthusiastically, nominating 38 of our fellow members.  Now, the Board is thrilled to announce the Developmental Ministry Search Team: Greg Terhune, Monica … read more.

Learn, Grow & Be Together Sept-Oct.

Community Fair Nov. 9 Promoting all our activities

Team and committee leaders: Please mark your calendars for the COMMUNITY FAIR on Nov. 9 following the service. You must reserve your table in Krolfifer in order to share with congregants the work you do. This is designed to attract more volunteers for your … read more.

Learn, Grow & Be Together Aug.-Sept.

Choir – Another Fun Year Coming Up 

First choir rehearsal will be Thursday, August 28th: 7 – 8:30 p.m.  

We will have a choir social/pizza party on Thursday, Sept. 11, after a short rehearsal.  

We want to issue a special invite to anyone who would like to join our FUN group. … read more.

Learn, Grow & Be Together July-August

Yard Upkeep

David Terry, our member grounds carer, invites other volunteers to help him spruce up St. John’s grounds the 3rd Saturdays of the month, from 9 a.m.-noon. Next date will be July 19.

Rummage Sale: Saturday, Aug. 9, 9am to 3 pm.

We are presently accepting donations of … read more.

Learn, Grow & Be Together April-May

Men’s Group – May 11

The Men’s Group will meet Sunday, May 11, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. in Krolfifer Hall.  The potluck dinner is first. Please bring your own drink, dishware, and utensils.  At 7 p.m. we’ll have an informal, free-form discussion and conversation on this topic: “The … read more.

“Forward Into Light” a Success

Saturday night, March 8, the debut of the suffragist opera “Forward Into Light,” composed by our pianist, Stephen Variames, debuted here at St. John’s. The sanctuary was packed and the performance was professional and amazing.

First, attendees heard from Dr. Kimberly Hamlin, the Chamberlin Family Professor … read more.