St. John's Vision Statement

Denomination
The vision of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Parkville is that, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we will support the people and ministries of our congregation so we may become more passionate in proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and move beyond maintenance to mission through:

Developing faithful disciples
Advocating for and serving those in need
Reaching out to the unchurched in our community and throughout the world
Equipping all God's people to use their God-given gifts for ministry
St. John's Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). ​We are part of the Delaware-Maryland Synod of the ELCA. Click the links below to learn more!

Working together to live into God's call, St. John's: 

  • Packs lunches every week for over 35 kids experiencing food insecurity
  • Has over 15 ministry teams
  • Partners with Community Action Network
  • Offers 5 weekly and monthly Bible Study opportunities
  • Hosts 8 different groups such as AA, ALANON, SOS, and Impact DUI
  • Has 5 Music groups spanning all ages
  • Collects food weekly for the local food pantry
  • Has a quilting group that meets weekly to make blankets for those in need
  • Supports veterans and has a monthly collection to support veterans’ programs
  •  Visits homebound members and brings them Communion
  • Makes “Blessing Bags” to give to those experiencing homelessness
  • Prays for the world, our country, our neighbors in Parkville and Baltimore County, and all those in need
  • Partners with Hiss UMC and St. Ursula's Catholic Church for ecumenical worship
  • Has over 20 volunteer lay worship leaders every Sunday
All are welcome and invited to be a part of St. John’s ministries and programs.
We wouldn’t be able to do all these things without YOU!