Engage opportunities

Join your St. John's Church family to engage with one another in fellowship and spend time in God's word

  • May 4: Compass Care Walk

    We will meet at church at 9:00 AM for coffee and breakfast treats prior to heading out to walk. 

    Register to walk here. (search St Johns Lutheran Church Orchard Park)

    Donate here (search St Johns Lutheran Church Orchard Park)


  • May 4: Ladies Craft Night

    Join us from 7-9 pm to make succulent table centerpieces. Cost is $20 per person. RSVP to Andrea

  • May 14: Laurie's Knitting & Sewing Group

    Enjoy knitting and sewing? Join us at 6 pm to make handmade crafts to benefit our community.

  • May 15: Seniors' Potluck

    The monthly seniors' potluck will be held at noon on May 15th in the fellowship hall. Bring a dish to pass and enjoy food and fellowship. Contact Pastor Mike with questions.

  • May 17-19:  Spring Youth Retreat

    6th through 8th grade students are invited to join in on a fun filled weekend retreat jam packed with meaningful worship, relevant teaching, a service project, devotion time, awesome Christian fellowship with friends, and lots of fun games!

  • May 19: Farewell to the Hartke family

    Join us after each service, on May 19 to say goodbye
    to Josh and his family.  
    Please bring a morning snack to share. There will be a basket for cards.

recurring Small Groups

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  • May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Wed Nights

    Join us for weekly discipleship and fellowship opportunities

    - May 1 Youth Group 6-730pm

    - May 8: All ages 6-7 pm (Confirmation 6-7pm)

    - May 15, 22, 29: All ages 6-7 pm (Youth Group 6-730pm)

  • May 2, 16, 30: Gospel Moms

    Are you a mother with young kids looking for a way to stay connected in God's word and spend time with other moms? Bring your little ones and join us every other Thursday at 10:00 - 11:00 AM May 2, 16, 30. Together, we will reflect on the joyful and challenging ways of motherhood through the lens of the gospel. Need more information or have questions? Email Brenna Ames or Vicki Koglmeier

  • May 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31: Gardening Angels

    We will begin gardening again on Friday, May 3 at 9:00 AM. We will garden every Friday morning at 9:00 AM and Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM, weather permitting.We garden for 1 hour then have a devotion and visit for 1/2 hour following. Feel free to join us whenever you can. For more information email Diane Hagelin. 

  • May 4, 11, 18, 25: Saturday Morning Men's Group

    Join us weekly at 7 am to spend time in God's word and in the fellowship of other St John's men. Email Brian Ames for more information.

  • May 5: Women's Discipleship Group

    Join this group of dedicated women through their Bible based book study. Email Diane Hagelin for more information.

  • May 5, 12, 19: Redeeming Technology

    Join us weekly during our Adult Education hour at 930 am for discussions on finding a healthy balance with technology in today's modern world while still being focused on Christ. Books provided for those interested in joining the study. Email Tarinee Pefley with questions or to sign up.

  • May 7, 21: Tuesday Night Men's Group

    We meet at 7:00 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. We will meet on May 7 and 21. Anyone who is interested in joining the group is more than welcome! Questions? Please feel free to contact Nate Clinard 

  • May 13, 20, 27: Pastor Mike's Bible Class

    Join us at noon to engage in God's word and fellowship with one another. For more info, email Pastor Mike.