Sprouts Sunday

Join us this Sunday, in-person or on Facebook live at 915am, for Sprouts Sunday.

Our on demand library is available on our YouTube channel: St. John’s UCC-Bongards

“Parable of the Apple Tree”

Upcoming Events – Save the Date

Mar. 7 – Worship with Communion at 915am
Mar. 7 – Consistory Monthly Meeting after worship

Announcements and Messages for the Community

Mission and Outreach during Lent. Pick up a Blessings Lent Calendar and participate at home. Throughout Lent, add an item each day to a box to be donated to the food shelf. You can deliver the box yourself or contact Michelle Bachmann for help with delivery.

Sign Coordinators Wanted: Want to share your inspiration and witty sayings with the rest of the world? Here’s your chance to be part of our 212 Sign Team. We have the following months open: January, February, April, August and/or October. Pick one month or several. Contact Michelle Bachmann if you’re interested.

One Consistory Team Opening: This is great time to get involved in our revitalization and contribute to shaping St. John’s future. If you are interested in joining the team, we’d love to have you. Please contact Michelle Bachmann or Pastor Shuji.

Live Streaming Technician:We want to train others on setting up the equipment and monitoring live-streaming services. If you are familiar with Facebook and how to post content, this is all the technical skills needed. Contact: Michelle Bachmann if you’re interested.

Winter Weather Cancellations: The decision to cancel in-person worship or church activities will be made at 6pm the day prior to the service or event. This includes weather forecasts for wind chills below -20 degrees, significant snow fall, or dangerous winter weather conditions. Announcements will be made via Facebook, our website, and email. You may also contact a Consistory member.

The Word To Go: Find Sunday morning worship services, led by Pastor Shuji, on our YouTube channel, St. John’s UCC-Bongards. Worship will also be live-streamed on Facebook, when available.

Bongards Buzz: Submit items for the newsletter by the 1^st of each month to Michelle Bachmann at 952-361-3033 or sjuccbongards@gmail.com.

For Pastoral Care: Please feel free to call, text, or email Pastor Shuji at 612-462-1726 or smoriichi43@gmail.com.

COVID-19 RESPONSE PLAN: For a copy of our plan, please visit our website or contact Michelle Bachmann.