About St. Johns UCC

Laurys Station

No matter who you are,
or where you are on life's journey,
you are welcome here.

A message from Rev James Gottwald:

St. John's is a friendly and welcoming congregation set on a picture postcard hill in what is still farm country. Our heritage is the Pennsylvania Dutch people and the Lutheran and Reformed faith. Our present congregation reflects a variety of cultures and theological viewpoints. Our future is in God's hands and we hope it includes you.

Here are a few things you will quickly learn about St. John's:

  • This is one of the best singing churches you will ever attend, with a spirited organist and choir leading the way.

  • This is a church that shares Jesus' call to, "Follow Me."

  • We have an excellent Christian education with classes for all ages, two adult classes, and a top notch lay-led two year Confirmation program.

  • This church has a positive spirit of care and compassion for one another. We believe in building one another up and walking with each other through hard times.

  • The sanctuary has been recently renovated and is conducive to worship.

  • This is a mission-minded church with outreach to local and global mission projects.

  • This is a church with a place for those who want to explore and practice the Christian faith.

Enjoy the website and please come worship with us this Sunday.

Your Brother In Christ,
Pastor James Gottwald

"For there is nothing that God cannot do!"
Luke 1:37

A Vision for St. John's UCC, Laurys Station

Unanimously approved by the congregation
on Sunday, April 6, 2008

Outreach and Mission
St. John's will respond to God's call by serving the congregation and the community. That mission will be ongoing and evolving and allow members to find ways to give their time and talents.

Financial Giving
The members of St. John's will be faithful, enthusiastic, and generous Stewards, whose focus on giving fully supports the needs of the church and its wider mission.

Active Membership
Membership at St. John's will be active, growing and more diverse, with people coming from many walks of life. This will encourage personal connections to others and their calling from God. The Spirit will stir members of St. John's to actively participate, using talents from all people to share the call to God's mission and Word.

Worship and Music
Worship and music at St. John's will continue to grow stronger, with a variety of content and style that will unify, engage and inspire the congregation to follow and share God's Word.

Fellowship
The warmth of St. John's will inspire a spirit of welcome and compassion within and outside the church walls.