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Welcome to

Saint John Lutheran Church

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Preschool

Growing a Christian community rooted in faith, fellowship, and service

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The parish of Saint John Lutheran Church is a community devoted to spreading God's Love through ministries of prayer, education, music and community activities for people of all ages.

Join Us !

Worship Service Schedule

Wednesday  7 pm​

​​Saturday  5 pm

Sunday  10 am

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Sunday School and Bible Class

Adults upstairs in the lounge - Sunday at 9:00 am

Children downstairs - Sunday at 9:00 am

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Weekday Bible Class

Tuesdays 10 am in the lounge/narthex 

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Bell Choir Rehearsals

Tuesdays 6:30 pm

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Chorister Choir Rehearsals

Tuesdays 7:30 pm

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Preschool (September- May)

Classes for 3, 4, and 5 year-olds

See contact info in footer for more information​

New! Online Giving Option

We recently set up a secure online giving option through the Joyful Response program. You may set up a one-time  donation or recurring offering to St. John through this link: 

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Announcements

Ash Wednesday - Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18,  begins the 40-day season of Lenten repentance. We offer a service at 3pm and 7pm for the imposition of ashes and the full Divine Service.

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Confession and Absolution - Private confession and absolution will be offered in the church sanctuary on Sat. Feb. 28 and Mar. 14 from 1-3pm

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Lenten Soup Suppers and Service- Join us for Lenten Soup Suppers and Divine Service every Wednesday evening during Lent (Feb. 25, Mar. 4, Mar. 11, Mar. 18, Mar.25, Apr 1). Share a meal together from 5:45-6:45pm followed by service at 7pm. Sign up today to bring your favorite soup and dessert.

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Private Prayer - This time of year we also offer opportunities for prayer at our facilities. Members are invited to make use of the church sanctuary or the Saint John chapel for prayer. The church is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm; please come anytime and you will be let in through the office entrance. Outside of these times, please contact Pastor to make arrangements. May the Lord bless this season of Lenten repentance!

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Chili Challenge/Fellowship Event - This event has been rescheduled for Sat. Feb. 28 at 6:15 pm - For this postponed event, please sign up again if you plan to make and share your favorite chili recipe, or sides/fixin's/dessert. All chili entries will be served anonymously and everyone who attends can vote for their favorite. A $5 donation gives you three voting tickets. It's a fun way to enjoy great food, good company, and a little friendly competition. Sign-ups are in the narthex.

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Saint John Lutheran Church
and Preschool

520 Paddock Avenue 

Meriden, CT 06450

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To Contact the Church:

call  203-238-2331 or use the contact form to the right

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To Email Directly:

Matthew Bartlett Office Manager

office@saintjohnmeriden.org

Pastor Scott MacDonald

pastorsaintjohn@gmail.com

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To Contact the Preschool call: 203-630-3997

Marianne Mastriano, Director

or through our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/StJohnLutheranPreschool.CT/

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