St. John's United Church of Christ 

285 West National Drive ● Newark, Ohio 43055 ● (740) 323-2407



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Pastor's Message

Streaming Prayer Services

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Live from St. John's UCC Chapel. Join us for our Streaming Prayer Services:

Live streamed on St. John's Facebook channel:

  • Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
  • Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. NOTE: Not meeting at this time.


    A time to worship and to share your prayers and concerns.

Information



Links:




Special Services and Holidays

    Please go to Calendar of Events



Radio Service

  • WCLT 98.7FM


Holy Communion

    See our calendar



All Sunday School Classes & Childcare

  • Children's Sunday School class - during the 10:30 a.m. service
  • Adult Classes - 9:00 a.m. first, third and fifth Sundays
  • Confirmtion Class - 9:00 a.m. second and fouth Sundays
  • Childcare - Childcare is available in the nursery at 10:15 a.m. for the 10:30 a.m. service.




Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Call and leave a message at 740-323-2407 to request an appointment for additional times



Contact:
Anita Chirdon, Office Administrator





2026 Rev. Swisher



Hello friends,

October brings us Pumpkin Spice lattes, Pumpkin flavored cakes, candies and even cereal. It also offers continued exciting events and opportunities to share our ministry to ever increasing audiences.

We begin the month with our Central Ohio Night of Inspiration Friday, October 2, at 7pm with Dr. Robert and Donna Schuller. Be sure to invite friends and family to this historic and exciting service.

As the month unfolds, we will continue with our Trunk or Treat event and so many other outreach programs. This is going to be a Life-changing, Faith-growing, Spirit-strengthening month.

In the Bible, October corresponds to the 10th month of the modern calendar. In Biblical numerology, the number 10 represents divine order, responsibility and completeness.

In addition, the agricultural cycle of the Middle East, autumn corresponds to a time of gathering the harvest, reflecting Spiritual fruitfulness and reaping what has been sown.

As we open ourselves up to the core spiritual truths of October, we find that they may equip us to navigate the new month:

***Divine order and completeness—prophetically October is seen as a time as completeness and fulfillment.

***The Harvest of the Soul—-As days grow shorter, the boundary between the material world and the unseen realm feels closer, heightening intuition and reflection.

***Release and Transformation—-Inspired by falling leaves, October is a natural time to let go of old habits and to prepare for spiritual renewal.

It is interesting to note that October corresponds and overlaps on the Hebrew calendar with many festivals including Sukkot known as the Feast of Tabernacles. These festivals symbolize God dwelling with His people.

October is often seen as a time of New Beginnings and fresh starts as well.

May this month be especially meaningful as we stay focused on God and being His representatives to the world around us.

I’ll see you in Church and around the Pumpkin Patch. 🎃

Pastor Steve

Come Home to the Church You Remember ~ Welcome Home to St. John's