Join us for fellowship and conversation on May 20th from 5:30–7pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sterling. Bring your own sack-style dinner; drinks and snacks will be provided. Children of all ages are welcome—there will be toys and activities to enjoy. Come for connection, community and conversation!
St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a Rummage Sale on May 16th from 9:30am to 2pm. Come rain or shine! Clothes, CDs & DVDs, toys, knick-knacks, holiday decorations, and other items will be available. All proceeds will help fund Youth Activities.
In May there will once again be the community wide Sterling & Rock Falls Garage Sale Days. Do you have items you would like to donate to help the youth rummage sale? Items donated will temporarily be stored and organized in the Luther Chapel. Tables will be set up in the main parking lot for times during the sale. Those wishing to help participate in the fundraiser by donating items for sale please remember that items may be new or gently used. Please do not donate car seats, beds, cribs or furniture.
Save the date for CommUNITY VBS! July 12-16 at Bethel Reformed Church. CommUNITY VBS Worship at Grandon on July 19 at 9:30 am. If you would like to help the planning team the next meeting dates are March 5th and April 9th both at 4pm.
February class: 11am-2pm February 1st at Immanuel
Due to a scheduling conflict for Pastor Bree, Tri Church Confirmation will be on February 8 from 11am-2pm at Immanuel. Her deepest apologies about the need for the change. Her dad died on January 21st, and she is in the state of Oregon on bereavement and vacation until February 6. Thanks in advance for your understanding. Our prayers and support are for Pastor Bree and her family during this time.
Applications are officially open for the 2027 Gathering Planning Teams! Whether you’re all about logistics,
storytelling, worship, or community, there’s a team for your gifts. This is your chance to help shape something unforgettable. Let’s build it together. Apply now through June 30. To learn more, visit: elca.org/Gathering
We host Sunday School classes for all ages from mid-September to mid-May annually. Check the Calendar for exact dates and times of classes.
7th-9th grade students, staff and parent leaders gather each Wednesday evening from September through May with their peers from St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sterling, and Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rock Falls, using the “Co-laborate” Confirmation curriculum. This two-and-a-half-year program involves parent participation, learning, service to others, and safe, fun events led by caring adults.
Our junior high and high school students meet regularly throughout the year for classes, service events, fun events and trips. Events are updated and advertised on the Calendar, and on our Branches Youth & Family Ministries Facebook page.
Each summer St. John’s participates in the Sterling-Rock Falls CommUNITY VBS (a collaboration of local congregations providing VBS as a free 1-week event for families in our communities with Pre-K age 4 through fifth grade). Location moves to a new church location each year. VBS Meets in the evening, Sunday through Thursday, with a free dinner each night.
