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Lenten Walk - 2026

3/31/2026

Pastor Sonya will walk 200 miles during the season of Lent. If you would like to sponsor her (either per mile or flat donation), please sign the Lenten walk clipboard at the church. You can put a check made payable to the church with “Lent walk” in memo line and place it in the offering plate. In addition, you can make an online donation by going the main page of our website (www.stjohnslutheranwinchester.org) and click on the green GIVE button and just follow the instructions and input your information. Make sure to select “To”, then scroll down and select “Special – Lent Walk”. All monies will benefit the discretionary fund (its only fundraiser) at St. John’s.

Update: Thanks to everyone who donated to Pastor Sonya’s Lent Walk. She walked over 250 miles during our Lenten season.

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April 2026 Outreach Project

3/30/2026

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During the month of April, we will be collecting mid-year needed items for Indian Hollow Elementary School. Please visit our web page - Outreach Projects for additional Details and updates.

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Virginia Synod Lutheran Youth Organization Event

3/29/2026

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Your Virginia Synod Lutheran Youth Organization Board is piloting a new event this year, which will take the place of the Youth Assembly in years when the Synod Assembly is not held.  "Summit" is an opportunity for select youth in grades 7-12 from around the Virginia Synod to gather for fellowship and conversation about the life and work of the church beyond their congregations, and to contribute to the planning and oversight of the Synod's Ministry with Youth and Young Adults. It will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - Saturday, April 25, 2026, 3:00 p.m. at Epiphany, Richmond. The cost will be $35.

What will happen: We will spend time singing and worshiping together … listening, discussing, and asking questions about the various ministries of the church … providing evaluation and input on the synod’s youth ministry … bringing our own concerns about life and the world to discuss … contributing to the revised structure of synod youth ministry oversight that is taking shape. PLUS: we will have meals together and enjoy some great fellowship time with old and new friends from around the Virginia Synod!

How does someone attend this event? Fill out the online interest form for “Synod Youth Summit.” It will go to the Synod office and your conference Dean, who will follow up with you on the details of completing your registration. Several weeks before the event, you will receive a confirmation of registration and a list of what to bring. For the first time at this event, we are estimating five (5) youth per conference, but if there are many more who want to attend, please let Dave Delaney know in the Synod office, and we will see if more can be admitted. And, as always, if you have questions, also contact Dave ([email protected]). For more information, click the link below and complete the interest form by April 6, 2026.  If you are interested, please let Pastor Sonya know and she’ll get you the interest form!

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April 2026 Updates - Mark Your Calendar

3/28/2026

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Thursday, April 2, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. – Maundy Thursday with Holy Communion at Gravel Springs

Friday, April 3, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. – Good Friday Worship at St. John’s

Sunday, April 5, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

Sunday, April 5, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. – Easter Worship with Holy Communion – Youth choir to sing during worship. (Facebook Live available at 11:00 a.m.)

Sunday, April 12, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

Sunday, April 12, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. - Worship with Holy Communion (Facebook Live available at 11:00 a.m.)

Sunday, April 12, 2026 – 12:15 p.m. – St. John’s Council meeting immediately following worship

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - Synod Gathering with rostered leaders (Pastor Sonya)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. – Property Team Work Session

Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

Sunday, April 19, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion (Facebook Live available at 11:00 a.m.)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Monday, April 27, 2026 - Pastor Sonya will be on vacation. In case of an emergency, please contact Sue Goodwin.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service (Facebook Live available at 11:00 a.m.)

Wednesday, April 29, 2006 - 7:00 p.m. - Holden Evening Prayer Service at St. John’s

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St. John’s Scholarship

3/27/2026

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St. John’s has a “good faith” scholarship fund for members to help them with post-secondary education and/or trade school.

Here’s the criteria for applying: must be a member, attend worship regularly, active participation in our church life, such as acolyte, crucifer, worship assistant, Sunday School, Confirmation, choir, youth group, etc., and other ways you share God’s gifts in the community.

Please see/contact Tina Clutter, Laura Saville, or Pastor Sonya to get your scholarship application. Completed applications are due by April 30th, 2026 No late applications accepted.

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