WELCOME TO
St. John Lutheran Church
Where Faith, Tradition, and Service Bring Generations Together.
Interested in Joining our Faith Community?
We would love to have you walk with us on your faith journey! We are welcoming anyone interested in a conversation about joining our membership to talk with Pastor Cover on Sunday, March 1st during the coffee hour in the social hall immediately following the worship service. If that date doesn’t work, email Pastor Cover at vacover@gmail.com or contact the church office.
Upcoming Lent & Easter Events at St. John
Lenten Season of Giving: Share Love Through Baby Kits
Bring hope and care to babies in need.
February 18 – April 15
Help us assemble 50 Baby Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief by donating new or like-new baby items (size 6–24 months).
Items include clothing, blankets, diapers, socks, towels, and gentle soap.
Drop-off: Bin at the rear of the sanctuary, marked “Baby Care Kits.”
Thank you for your generosity and compassion for this Lenten season.
🔗 Sign up to give: https://www.timetosignup.com/stjohnlutheran/sheet/1380845/
Shining into the New Year
A Wellness Support Group
As we step into the new year, I’m choosing to make small, healthy changes—like cutting back on sugar—and I’d love a supportive community to help those changes stick.
If you’re also hoping to care for your body, mind, and spirit in gentle, sustainable ways, I invite you to join me as we shine into the new year together. We’ll begin by connecting to talk about how and when we’d like to meet, and how we want to move forward as a group.
Interested? Text Teresa Shakespeare at 717-448-0817.
Calling All Sewers!
We Need Stitchers! Take a Quilt Kit Home
Quilt patch kits are cut and ready to go! Take a kit home, sew the quilt top, and return it so our LWR group can layer and tie it.
The quilting ladies meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 9:15 AM to assemble and knot the quilts.
You can help — even from home. Pick up a kit and start stitching! Kits are located on the table at the rear of the sanctuary.
St John - Where Faith Comes Alive for Kids!
From Godly Play for our youngest learners to SJ Kids for grades K–6, we help children experience God’s Word through stories, creativity, and connection. Faith grows best when it’s filled with wonder — and fun! Check our CALENDAR for specific meeting times and locations.
Pick up a copy of the CHILDREN & FAMILY CALENDAR in the church narthex or download a copy here.
Who We Are
St. John is a growing rural/suburban Lutheran church serving the greater Boiling Springs area.
We believe the most important priority of our church is to continue Christ’s mission to make disciples: know Jesus and make Jesus known.
What We Believe
As a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, we believe that we are freed by the grace of Christ to live faithfully, to serve and love our neighbor.
With our hands, we do God’s work of restoring and reconciling individuals and communities in Jesus Christ’s name throughout the world.
Meet Our Pastor
Pastor Virginia Cover has been serving as the interim pastor at St. John since January of 2024. The church is in the process of calling a new pastor. Read our Ministry Site Profile.
Join Us For Worship
At St. John, there is a service for EVERYONE!
Sunday 9:15 am | Traditional Service | Word, Hymns, Liturgy
Saturday 5:30 pm | Gathering: Come, Just As You Are | Informal
Faith Formation: Children will be doing Godly Play - First Sunday of each month during service and again at 630-7:30 pm.
St. John is also live-streaming and recording our services on YouTube.
You Tube Service
Growing in our Community
You are invited to participate in creating a cooperative community garden here at St. John Lutheran Church! The aim of this garden will be to feed people in our area, especially those facing food insecurity. While there will be many ways for folks to get involved, we are currently seeking people to be part of an ad hoc steering committee that will plan and implement the development of the community garden.
If you are interested in being part of this committee, please contact Jane Gillwood (in-person, phone 717-497-4708, or email jgillwood@hotmail.com) by December 1st. We might have an initial meeting in December, if possible. Thanks!
Day Trips to Washington, D.C.
Bible Museum & National Cathedral
Wolf Bus Lines has scheduled two day trips to Washington, D.C., visiting the Museum of the Bible and the Washington National Cathedral.
Trip Dates
June 23, 2026
September 2, 2026
(Marie Boyer will be on the September trip)
🕡 Departure
Leaves from Carlisle Point Mall
6:30 AM
Cost
$124.00 per person
🍽 Meals
Lunch is available at the Museum of the Bible at the Manna Café
A dinner stop will be made on the return trip
All meals are at your own expense
📞 Reservations & Information
Wolf Bus Lines
717-258-412
Give Us A Review
When folks visit our church website they can see a “review” of what our church is like. We are asking you to take a moment to write a GOOGLE REVIEW about your experience here with us! It only takes a moment and makes a big difference. Link:
GOOGLE REVIEW OF ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH
We are also looking for short testimonials about what the church means to you to put on our website. Why is our church special and what do you love about it? Send thoughts via email to Bev at sheafferba@live.com. Thank You!