<![CDATA[St. John's Lutheran Church Winchester, Virginia - What's New]]>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:58:04 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Bake Sale - Saturday, October 24, 2026]]>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:18:10 GMThttps://www.stjohnslutheranwinchester.org/whats-new/bake-sale-saturday-october-24-2026Come join us this Saturday, October 24, 2026, at North Mountain Fire Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for our Bake Sale. We’ll also be selling raffle tickets for a propane smoker and 50/50 tickets. In addition, there will be a silent auction for the beautiful handmade coat rack created by Hank Kocevar. All proceeds will go to our church building fund. Hope to see you there!  ​
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​We will be holding our annual Trunk or Treat in the parking lot on Sunday, October 25, 2026, immediately following worship.
]]><![CDATA[October 2026 Outreach Project - Collecting for Bright Futures Winchester - Frederick]]>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.stjohnslutheranwinchester.org/whats-new/october-2026-outreach-project-collecting-for-bright-futures-winchester-frederickOur Outreach Project for October 2026 will benefit Bright Futures Frederick – Winchester. Please visit our Outreach Projects web page for additional details and updates.]]><![CDATA[Blessing of the Animals - October 4, 2026]]>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.stjohnslutheranwinchester.org/whats-new/blessing-of-the-animals-october-4-2026
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​Blessing of the animals is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in St. John's outside pavilion.  All God’s critters are welcome! Please bring your lawn chair.  This is the last day to donate items items for the Winchester, Frederick and Clarke SPCA as well as the Shenandoah and Frederick County Animal Shelters
]]><![CDATA[October 2026  Updates - Mark Your Calendar]]>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.stjohnslutheranwinchester.org/whats-new/october-2026-updates-mark-your-calendarSunday, October 4, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

Sunday, October 4, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. – Worship– Youth choir to sing during worship.   Blessing of the Animals.  (Facebook Live available at 11:00 a.m.)
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Monday, October 5, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Continuing Education Webinar - (Pastor Sonya).

Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

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

Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 12:15 p.m. – Council meeting immediately following worship.

Monday, October 12, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Continuing Education Webinar (Pastor Sonya)

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion (Facebook Live available at 11:00 a.m.)​

Sunday, October 18, 2026 - 12:15 p.m. –Acolyte/Crucifer workshop immediately following worship.​

Monday, October 19, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Continuing Education Webinar (Pastor Sonya)

Saturday, October 24, 2026 – St. John's bake sale at North Mountain Fire Department - additional details coming soon.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Boundary Training (Pastor Sonya)

Saturday, October 24, 2026 – St. John’s Fellowship Hall use by member
 
Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 11:00 a.m. – Reformation Sunday (wear red) – Bowtie Sunday in memory of Christopher Saville, Worship with Holy Communion.   (Facebook Live available at 11:00 a.m.)​
 
Sunday, October 25, 2026 - 12:15 p.m. - Trunk or Treat immediately following worship.

Monday, October 26, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Continuing Education Webinar (Pastor Sonya)

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – 6:30 p.m. – Holden Evening Prayer at Gravel Springs
 
Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Daylight Savings Time ends (“Fall” back one hour before going to bed)]]>