St. John's Lutheran
Church of Spinnerstown
1565 Sleepy Hollow Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 120
Spinnerstown, Pennsylvania 18968
215-536-0734
stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com
Quakertown, PA 18951
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 120
Spinnerstown, Pennsylvania 18968
215-536-0734
stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com
Pastor's midweek reflection for March 25:
https://www.facebook.com/279315066271/videos/499133124093254
https://www.facebook.com/279315066271/videos/499133124093254
Here is St. John's service for Sunday, March 22:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmwbACBGa4Q&fbclid=IwAR256WbTVd9qTG7n-crhNPhKETgy9i_3Hsg0D1TRnSUeUs_v0bs1MSor1ss
And the second part of the service...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10157023857446272&id=279315066271¬if_id=1585009445668988¬if_t=page_post_reaction&ref=notif
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmwbACBGa4Q&fbclid=IwAR256WbTVd9qTG7n-crhNPhKETgy9i_3Hsg0D1TRnSUeUs_v0bs1MSor1ss
And the second part of the service...
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10157023857446272&id=279315066271¬if_id=1585009445668988¬if_t=page_post_reaction&ref=notif
For Pastor Kaegler's homily for the Wednesday night Lenten Eve service on March 18, please click on the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/279315066271/videos/496139944598812
For Pastor's homily for Sunday, March 15:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiCUVbJ99Yo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR289T1yCBIA3119xkaMmaLkrnuq_VpIpqy-BLYAtIVt_yJvksjs4POc340
https://www.facebook.com/279315066271/videos/496139944598812
For Pastor's homily for Sunday, March 15:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiCUVbJ99Yo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR289T1yCBIA3119xkaMmaLkrnuq_VpIpqy-BLYAtIVt_yJvksjs4POc340
.,ALetter from the Church Council of St. John's Lutheran Church, Spinnerstown, PA
Grace and Peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
As you are all aware, Church Leadership has closed our building through March 31st due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is done out of an abundance of caution, an awareness of how dangerous Covid-19 is, and how contagious it is. So as your council, we are setting up a few restrictions, and a few requests in order to follow God’s will in caring and protecting our congregation’s people.
First off, our secretary Jen will be in the office during her normal office hours as available. She’ll be there to take phone calls and maintain communication lines within the church. Our sextons will also be doing a deep clean of the building as they are able, and keeping cleaned areas closed off as they are treated. They may need a hand, so if you are otherwise healthy, with no ongoing medical conditions, and have not been exposed to Covid-19, consider reaching out to them. We want our church to be safe and ready for worship when our congregation resumes its normal operations. Be aware, this does not mean that our church is “open.” We are intentionally asking for you to not visit the church until the Covid-19 quarantine is lifted unless you are doing so except in conversation with the pastor and the church’s sextons.
Due to his high amount of contact with people, and in an abundance of caution, Pastor Kaegler will not be in the office for these two weeks. He will, however, still be available by phone and e-mail. He will continue to provide Sunday Morning videos as long as the quarantine continues. Our Midweek Lenten services are postponed until later notice. Our musicians will be working to prepare music in some accessible way for our Sunday morning videos as they are able.
In the event of additional services such as funeral - we invite parishioners to consult with the funeral home, Pastor, and the cemetery committee on a case by case basis to determine what is safest for their family and the congregation.
Here are our requests: if you have been exposed to Covid-19, please let our leadership know. E-mail or call the Pastor or Church Office. We don’t need to betray details, but we do want to be aware of degrees of exposure. We are not currently aware of any exposure risks in our congregation - so please call if you know of any. If the pandemic is affecting your ability to go out and get, or otherwise receive meals, let us know. If you give on a weekly basis, consider mailing your offering to the Church (St. John's Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown PA, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Road P.O. Box 120 Spinnerstown PA, 18968). While our church is not in any financial risk, our weekly offerings keep things running smoothly.
One final request - stay in touch with one another and in particular reach out to more isolated folks in our congregation - the homebound, those who don’t use the internet or might not receive this e-mail, etc. Otherwise, please continue to follow the CDC’s guidance in staying safe and “flattening the curve” (https://www.flattenthecurve.com/).
Our ministry continues day in and day out, even if it looks like keeping ourselves secluded in prayer. If you need to be in touch with the Pastor - please call him at 201-739-7702. If the need arises, you can also call our Congregational President at 215-538-1476. Be on the lookout for updated information which will come separately, and God bless you in these troubled times,
In Christ,
The St. John’s Church Council
Grace and Peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
As you are all aware, Church Leadership has closed our building through March 31st due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is done out of an abundance of caution, an awareness of how dangerous Covid-19 is, and how contagious it is. So as your council, we are setting up a few restrictions, and a few requests in order to follow God’s will in caring and protecting our congregation’s people.
First off, our secretary Jen will be in the office during her normal office hours as available. She’ll be there to take phone calls and maintain communication lines within the church. Our sextons will also be doing a deep clean of the building as they are able, and keeping cleaned areas closed off as they are treated. They may need a hand, so if you are otherwise healthy, with no ongoing medical conditions, and have not been exposed to Covid-19, consider reaching out to them. We want our church to be safe and ready for worship when our congregation resumes its normal operations. Be aware, this does not mean that our church is “open.” We are intentionally asking for you to not visit the church until the Covid-19 quarantine is lifted unless you are doing so except in conversation with the pastor and the church’s sextons.
Due to his high amount of contact with people, and in an abundance of caution, Pastor Kaegler will not be in the office for these two weeks. He will, however, still be available by phone and e-mail. He will continue to provide Sunday Morning videos as long as the quarantine continues. Our Midweek Lenten services are postponed until later notice. Our musicians will be working to prepare music in some accessible way for our Sunday morning videos as they are able.
In the event of additional services such as funeral - we invite parishioners to consult with the funeral home, Pastor, and the cemetery committee on a case by case basis to determine what is safest for their family and the congregation.
Here are our requests: if you have been exposed to Covid-19, please let our leadership know. E-mail or call the Pastor or Church Office. We don’t need to betray details, but we do want to be aware of degrees of exposure. We are not currently aware of any exposure risks in our congregation - so please call if you know of any. If the pandemic is affecting your ability to go out and get, or otherwise receive meals, let us know. If you give on a weekly basis, consider mailing your offering to the Church (St. John's Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown PA, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Road P.O. Box 120 Spinnerstown PA, 18968). While our church is not in any financial risk, our weekly offerings keep things running smoothly.
One final request - stay in touch with one another and in particular reach out to more isolated folks in our congregation - the homebound, those who don’t use the internet or might not receive this e-mail, etc. Otherwise, please continue to follow the CDC’s guidance in staying safe and “flattening the curve” (https://www.flattenthecurve.com/).
Our ministry continues day in and day out, even if it looks like keeping ourselves secluded in prayer. If you need to be in touch with the Pastor - please call him at 201-739-7702. If the need arises, you can also call our Congregational President at 215-538-1476. Be on the lookout for updated information which will come separately, and God bless you in these troubled times,
In Christ,
The St. John’s Church Council
Welcome to St. John's
In spite of the thousands and thousands of news, social, and adorable animal-based websites on the internet, you're here.
My guess is that it's not an accident. Either through our Facebook or through Google or through some other source, you were looking for more information on this congregation. And I hope that means you're looking for a place to be in touch with the sacred, to be found by the sacred, to be forgiven and to be reconciled and to serve and to be served.
And that's a hard search. It takes time. It can challenge the things we thought we knew. God's Word creates more mysteries to explore than hard facts to argue over. And it's here, it's holy. it's as real as you or me for those who are listening for God's still, and silent voice (1 Kings 19:12).
And that mystery is why we're here. We're a congregation of people devoted to these ministries and mysteries of Christ, given to us by God. We feed the hungry, we console the despairing, welcome the stranger, and find hope in the Word, because that's where God is found. We're a congregation centered around the divine promise of Jesus Christ.
Some of us are struggling with God. Some of us are resting in God. Some of us are finding inspiration in God and doing great stuff. All of us, myself included are learning, as we encounter God in Word and Sacrament.
If that's what you're looking for, you know where to find us.
See you Sunday,
Pastor Axel Kaegler
P.S.: These are my adorable animal go to-s:
http://imgur.com/r/aww/new/
http://www.boredpanda.com/wild-fox-photography-ivan-kislov/
In spite of the thousands and thousands of news, social, and adorable animal-based websites on the internet, you're here.
My guess is that it's not an accident. Either through our Facebook or through Google or through some other source, you were looking for more information on this congregation. And I hope that means you're looking for a place to be in touch with the sacred, to be found by the sacred, to be forgiven and to be reconciled and to serve and to be served.
And that's a hard search. It takes time. It can challenge the things we thought we knew. God's Word creates more mysteries to explore than hard facts to argue over. And it's here, it's holy. it's as real as you or me for those who are listening for God's still, and silent voice (1 Kings 19:12).
And that mystery is why we're here. We're a congregation of people devoted to these ministries and mysteries of Christ, given to us by God. We feed the hungry, we console the despairing, welcome the stranger, and find hope in the Word, because that's where God is found. We're a congregation centered around the divine promise of Jesus Christ.
Some of us are struggling with God. Some of us are resting in God. Some of us are finding inspiration in God and doing great stuff. All of us, myself included are learning, as we encounter God in Word and Sacrament.
If that's what you're looking for, you know where to find us.
See you Sunday,
Pastor Axel Kaegler
P.S.: These are my adorable animal go to-s:
http://imgur.com/r/aww/new/
http://www.boredpanda.com/wild-fox-photography-ivan-kislov/
This is when you're most likely to gather with us:
Worship and Sunday School: The youngest of us start getting together at 9 o'clock for Sunday School each Sunday morning. At 9:30 the children in the congregation lead us in song, and worship begins at 9:45. We celebrate Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month, as well as on Feast Days. The whole baptized Church, Lutheran or not, is welcome to receive the Lord's Supper.
Coffee Hour: Starts at around 10:45, we gather together to enliven, encourage, and take joy with our fellow disciples. Also to drink strong coffee and eat home made baked goods.
Office Hours: More often than not, you'll catch our secretary, our Pastor, our sextons, or others in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm. To meet up with Pr. Kaegler at other hours get in contact with him by phone, Facebook, or e-mail.
Wednesday Evening Choirs: The bell choir meets at 6:30 to rehearse special music for Sunday services. The Adult Choir gathers at 7:30 to help our voices grow, to practice the songs and anthems of worship, and where we get ready to lead our congregation in praise. We end at 8:30. (Not offered during Lent or Summer time)
Willing Workers: When disciples gather to craft and create to help our congregation's mission and our spiritual life. See our bulletin and calendar for more meeting times.
For Pub(lic) Theology, and other events, please check out our calendar
Worship and Sunday School: The youngest of us start getting together at 9 o'clock for Sunday School each Sunday morning. At 9:30 the children in the congregation lead us in song, and worship begins at 9:45. We celebrate Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month, as well as on Feast Days. The whole baptized Church, Lutheran or not, is welcome to receive the Lord's Supper.
Coffee Hour: Starts at around 10:45, we gather together to enliven, encourage, and take joy with our fellow disciples. Also to drink strong coffee and eat home made baked goods.
Office Hours: More often than not, you'll catch our secretary, our Pastor, our sextons, or others in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm. To meet up with Pr. Kaegler at other hours get in contact with him by phone, Facebook, or e-mail.
Wednesday Evening Choirs: The bell choir meets at 6:30 to rehearse special music for Sunday services. The Adult Choir gathers at 7:30 to help our voices grow, to practice the songs and anthems of worship, and where we get ready to lead our congregation in praise. We end at 8:30. (Not offered during Lent or Summer time)
Willing Workers: When disciples gather to craft and create to help our congregation's mission and our spiritual life. See our bulletin and calendar for more meeting times.
For Pub(lic) Theology, and other events, please check out our calendar
St. John's is a congregation of the ELCA. To learn more - go to www.elca.org