St. John’s Lutheran Church

St. John’s welcomes Pastor Thomas Schroeder

Jul 1, 2026

Pastor Thomas E. Schroeder will be installed as the new pastor at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake City on Sunday, July 12, at 3 p.m., the church said in a news release. The public is invited to attend the installation. A dinner will be served afterward in the church fellowship...

A growing effort to weave sleeping mats for the homeless

Feb 11, 2026

Nancy Zimmermann was attending a disabled veterans group meeting with her daughter when she saw someone demonstrate how to weave sleeping mats for homeless people from plastic shopping bags. Woven tightly enough, the mats can provide insulation and a moisture barrier, she said, “qualities that (...

St. John’s students celebrate Americanism

Dec 24, 2025

In classrooms at St John’s School, red, white, and blue crayons worked overtime as students participate in this year’s Americanism Contest, an effort designed to help young children learn about the values, history, and symbols of the United States. The event, organized by VFW Auxiliary and...

St. John’s Advent/Christmas concert is Dec. 21

Dec 10, 2025

The annual Advent/Christmas concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m. “Everyone in the community is invited, so please bring your family and friends,” Choir Director Linda Sievers said. The church is located at 520 W. Chestnut St. in Lake City. A...

More holiday doings ahead

Dec 10, 2025

Christmas, holiday and other events coming up. Low Vision Group holiday music event The Lake City Low Vision Support Group will have a free program of holiday music on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 110 S. Oak St. “Come and enjoy performances by several talented...

Church honors Zillgitt for 70 years of music

Aug 27, 2025

St. John’s Lutheran Church held a reception Aug. 23 for Joyce Zillgitt in honor of her 70 years with the church choir, either as accompanist or director. Zillgitt is retiring as choir director, but she’ll remain one of the church organists.

Joyce Zillgitt reflects on 70 years with church choir

Aug 13, 2025

“I’ve always had music in my life,” Joyce Zillgitt said. “My kindergarten teacher told my mother to make sure that I took piano lessons.” Zillgitt continued her musical training at MacPhail School of Music. In 1954, married and back living in Lake City, she joined St. John’s Lutheran Church and...

St. John’s Advent and Christmas Concert is Dec. 22

Dec 11, 2024

On Sunday, Dec. 22, at 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church Choir will present its annual Advent/Christmas choir concert at the church, 520 W. Chestnut St., Lake City. All of the community and surrounding areas are invited to attend. For those who are unable to attend, the concert will be live...

St. John’s to host free performance of Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade

Jun 5, 2024

On Friday, June 21, the public is invited to St. John’s Lutheran Church for a concert by Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade. This community event, sponsored by Roots to Wings Learning Center, will take place outdoors at St. John’s, 520 W. Chestnut St. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with drawings for...

St. John’s choir concert raises $800 for Lake City Food Shelf

Jan 17, 2024

A sincere thank you to those who attended St. John’s Advent-Christmas Choir Concert on Dec. 10 for the offering taken to benefit the Lake City Food Shelf. Our thanks are also given to the many volunteers at the Food Shelf who give of themselves to make it possible for the community to use this...