Christian Education Ministries
Crosswalk Preschool
Weekday preschool classes are available for children 3- and 4-years-old starting September 6, 2006. Applications are currently being accepted.
Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Elementary School
St. John's partners with Pilgrim Elementary School in offering a quality K-8 education with a focus on God's love for us.
Children's Sunday School
Sunday School meets every Sunday at 9 AM year round.
This children's Bible School (for children ages 3 years through Grade 8) aims to teach the basic Bible stories to our children as well as applying God's love for them to their lives. Children sing God's praises by group singing in worship and learning those precious hymns by heart. Special Education classes are available on request.
St. Croix Lutheran High School
St. John's supports Christian education on a secondary level as well as elementary. St. Croix Lutheran High School is owned and operated by an association of Lutheran Churches in the Twin Cities area and is located in West St. Paul. St. John's Lutheran Church is a member of this association.
Catechism Classes
Learning the basics of the faith for seventh and eighth grade students.
This class meets weekly on Monday at 6:00 PM during the school year to nurture the early teens in the message of God's love and prepare them for full membership in the congregation.
Bible Information Classes (New member classes)
We provide weekly opportunities for adults to become acquainted with God through his Scriptures, and with the teachings and practice of the Lutheran Church. Call 612-379-4296 for class schedules.
Adult Sunday Bible Class
Every week the adults of the congregation are invited to a Sunday morning Bible Class at 9 AM. This class covers a wide variety of topics.
Youth Ministries
Camp Croix
St. John's, by it's membership in the St. Croix Pastor's Conference, owns and operates a summer camp for children just across the border in Wisconsin. The camp, Camp Croix, is available year round to all ages of campers, not just children. It has excellent facilities (lake, canoes, lodge, cabins, outdoor kitchen, camping sites)and is used for retreats, congregational outings, and the like. If you would like more information on camping contact the pastor.
TEEN Lutheran Christians
St. John's provides for the needs of those in 7th through 12th grades with TEEN Lutheran Christians (TLC), helping them grow in the connections to God and to others their own age during this transitional time in their lives. TLC also helps connect with other teens on a larger scale, helping them participate in major youth rallys held yearly across North America.
Women's Ministries
Mary Martha Guild
This women's organization meets monthly for fellowship. Mary Martha hosts a holiday craft and bake sale, supports mission work, and nurtures our congregation with motherly love. They usually meet at noon for luncheons throughout the year.
Altar Guild
This group maintains the altar paraments, communion ware, and banners... and makes sure that the items used for worship are in good repair and clean.
