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SUMMARY:FLC Floor Replacement
DESCRIPTION:The FLC floor is being replaced starting May 6th and is now expected last till June 10th. \nDuring this time we will be combining our 11am Services
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/flc-floor-replacement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T200000
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SUMMARY:Mulching the Playground
DESCRIPTION:We could use your help! On Wednesday\, May 13th\,\nstarting around 6pm\, we will be mulching the church playground. Bring a garden rake\, if\nyou have one\, and some gloves. In the past we’ve had families\, adults\, and even some of\nthe youth group helping us. Many hands make light work. Don’t be late\, or you might miss\nall the fun of serving and the cool treat afterwards! Questions? See Christina Allman.
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/mulching-the-playground/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260524T120000
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SUMMARY:Confirmation Faith Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebration: May 24th from 9:30 to10:30am\nCome share your support and encouragement with our confirmation students as they share their faith in Christ at our Faith Celebration.\nSmoothies and cake will be provided! \nAffirmation: will begin afterward at the 11am service\nThe following four St. John’s confirmation students will publicly affirm their baptism during worship service:\nLukas Althoff\, Addy Gottshall\, Addy Westerfeld and Jake Westerfeld \nFor the past two years\, these students have been engaged in a regular discipline of prayer\, Bible study\, classroom discussion\, and service activities.\nWe should be very proud of them (and their parents) for their work and commitment! \nPlease keep our confirmands in your prayers that they will continue to build their lives on the Rock\, Jesus Christ our Risen Lord.
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/congratulations-confirmands-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T140807Z
CREATED:20260526T130732Z
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SUMMARY:Vacation Bible School
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWelcome to Tropical Trek VBS\, where kids explore God’s Word and discover how God finds and helps us in every situation we encounter in life. \nAt Tropical Trek VBS\, kids will learn how Jesus seeks them and all people. \nHe is the Son of Man\, who came to seek and to save the lost! \nWe will meet Monday – Thursday\, June 22-25\, 9-12am\, with our famous Carnival on Thursday evening! \nRegister for the event \nOur ADULT TEACHER MEETING will be SUNDAY\, JUNE 21st\, after the late service in rooms 103 and 104\, to help transform our church into the Tropical paradise for the week! Lunch will be provided and then everyone will decorate the Family Life Center before moving on to your individual classroom.\nPlease contact Christina Allman at 614-519-8092 if you cannot make the meeting! \nOur TEEN TRAINING will be SUNDAY\, JUNE 21st\, during the Sunday School hour at 9:30am in the high school SS room!\nPlease contact Gini\, Donna or Christina if you cannot make the meeting!
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/vbs-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T125007Z
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Congregational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, July 12th\, please plan to attend the quarterly meeting of the congregation. \nIt will be held at 9:15 or when service concludes (whichever is later). \nThis meeting will include some important ministry updates and decisions for the life of the congregation\, so we hope to see all of you there!
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/qrtrly-con-meeting-q2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260714T130654Z
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SUMMARY:Joyful Pause
DESCRIPTION:Come when you can and leave when you have to! \nIt’s a summer open house at St. John’s on Thursday – July 16! \nTimes are 9:30am to 12:30pm and 5:30 – 8:30pm. \nChoose which time you’d like to attend (or stop by both)! We will have tables set up in the gym with various activities: games\, puzzles\, arts and crafts\, cards … plus open gym … and special guests! \nPizza and drinks will be available around lunch and dinnertime. All ages are welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors! \nThis is a family event and we ask that parents or grandparents stay and enjoy the pause with their youth!
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/joyful-pause-7-16-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTSTAMP:20260717T203244Z
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SUMMARY:Joyful Pause
DESCRIPTION:Come when you can and leave when you have to! \nIt’s a summer open house at St. John’s on Thursday – August 13th! \nTimes are 9:30am to 12:30pm and 5:30 – 8:30pm. \nChoose which time you’d like to attend (or stop by both)! We will have tables set up in the gym with various activities: games\, puzzles\, arts and crafts\, cards … plus open gym … and special guests! \nFood\, drinks and snacks will be available around lunch and dinnertime. All ages are welcome. Invite your friends and neighbors! \nThis is a family event and we ask that parents or grandparents stay and enjoy the pause with their youth!
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/joyful-pause-8-13-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T120000
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SUMMARY:Backpack Blessings
DESCRIPTION:Backpack Blessings will take place on Sunday August 16th \nThis is an opportunity to bless the those getting ready to go back to school this fall and backpacks that they will use.
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/backpack-blessings-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260830T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260830T123000
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Worship Service & Picnic
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nCOMBINED Outdoor Worship Service & Picnic  \nSunday\, August 30th at 10:45am  \nBring lawn chairs and dress causal for worship in the Shelter House. \nPlease bring a dessert to share. Everything else will be provided for the picnic immediately following worship. \nWe will be collecting a ‘free will offering’ to help offset the cost. All donations are greatly appreciated! \nNote that the 4pm worship service will be held \nas usual Saturday\, August 29th.
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/outdoor-worship-service-picnic-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
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SUMMARY:Offices Closed | Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:The offices for St. John’s will be closed on Monday\, September 7th in celebration of Labor Day.\nWe wish everyone a relaxing weekend. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday\, September 8th.
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/laborday2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260825T125729Z
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SUMMARY:Rally Day & Bible Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Rally Day & Bible Sunday: Rally Day will take place on September 13th during the Sunday School Hour. \n\nAge 2 years old through 6th grade will meet in the FLC.\n7th and 8th grades will have confirmation orientation starting in the sanctuary.\n\nThis year\, Rally Day will also be Bible Sunday!! \nThe following groups will receive an age-appropriate Bible as a gift from the congregation during the worship services:\nstudents starting pre-school\, incoming 3rd graders\, and our 7th graders going into confirmation.\nIf you have a child in one of these groups\, please plan on attending worship September 13th.
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/rally-day-bible-sunday-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260914T125628Z
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SUMMARY:Arts in the Alley
DESCRIPTION:Arts in the Alley is this weekend\, and St. John’s is right in the heart of it! 🎨 \nWe are excited to host the annual Arts in the Alley Quilt Show right here at St. John’s all weekend long! \nCome admire some incredible local talent and beautiful craftsmanship. \nPlus\, don’t miss us during Saturday morning’s parade!\nWe’ll be handing out free coffee and donuts as the parade goes by. 🍩☕ \nStop by\, grab a treat\, and say hello! \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nFor more information about Arts in the Alley visit: https://www.gcchamber.org/arts/
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/arts-in-the-alley-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260908T130758Z
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SUMMARY:Ladies Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Ladies of all ages are invited to join us for our Women’s Tea Party on Saturday\, September 26\, from 10:00am-1:00pm! \nThis year’s theme is “Rooted in Christ\,” inspired by the reminder that when our lives are rooted in Him\, our faith can continue to grow and flourish. \nCome enjoy a morning of fellowship\, a light lunch\, encouraging speakers\, fun games and activities\, and time to connect with women of all generations.\nWhether you come with a friend\, daughter\, mother\, grandmother\, or on your own\, there is a place for you at the table. \nWe hope you’ll join us as we slow down\, enjoy one another’s company\, and encourage each other to stay rooted and growing in Christ. \nInvite a friend—we’d love to have you! \nRegister online through CH Meetings\, or sign up with number attending on your Salmon Sheet.\n \n 
URL:https://www.stjohnsgc.org/event/ladies-tea-party-2026/
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