The Sacrament of Baptism
Through baptism, we witness the joy of new life within the church, trusting that God is genuinely present. In baptism, we are cleansed by water and with the word of God that promises grace and forgiveness.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion
The New Testament tells us that Jesus, on the night before he died on the cross, shared a meal with his disciples. And afterwards, he took bread and wine and said, “This I my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” Then he took the cup and said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” –Luke 22.

Jesus wanted his disciples to remember this sacred meal and to commemorate it in the future as a reminder to all that he died for us. As Lutherans, we believe that the major gift of this meal is God’s forgiveness, that it is an act of thanksgiving (Eucharist) and of fellowship (Communion).

At St. John’s, all are welcome to come to the Lord’s table. We commune by intinction. You will be handed the bread and will dip it into the chalice. The red liquid is wine, the clear liquid is grape juice. The gifts of God are free.