St. John’s is an Open and Affirming Church affiliated with the United Church of Christ, www.ucc.org, where we firmly believe that we are called to “welcome one another, just as Christ has welcomed [us], for the glory of God” (Romans 15:7).
 
No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We believe in extravagant welcome, as a sign of God’s inclusive love for all.
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We believe that the church’s mission is to transform lives -- individually, systemically, and globally. We work to make such transformation possible, always trusting in God's grace. While there are many needs in today’s world, the greatest of these is love.
 
The number of people looking for a welcoming faith community in which they can experience authentic love, acceptance, and support is staggering.
 
At St. John’s, you will experience a warm welcome from imperfect people in an imperfect world doing our very best to represent God’s grace, love, and acceptance.  You will also find vital worship, learning, and advocacy, as we remain attentive to God’s creative movement in the world. Religion and science are not mutually exclusive at St. John’s, and your head and heart are both welcomed into our place of worship.  
 
St. John’s welcomes all – no exceptions. We will help you build friendships and tear down walls as you seek to move closer to Christ’s light and love in your life.
 
​You will find love and acceptance here.

FRIENDLY FACES & OPEN HEARTS

Senior Pastor Gini​ 

Pastor Rachael​

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Dan

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May

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Mary

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meet our entire team

Jesus said: "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."
– John 15:12

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

MARLA FLEWELLEN
(WITH CHILDREN BOBBY AND ELIJAH)

Marla is the Lead Chaplain at OSU University Hospital East, where she meets the spiritual needs patients, their families, and medical staff. She is in the process of becoming ordained in the United Church of Christ, and she and her partner Michelle (not pictured) met in a UCC church 14 years ago. Their sons are Joshua (“Bobby”) and Elijah. The family recently joined St. John’s, in their words, “because this ministry aligns with the values, principles, and beliefs [we] hold towards caring for each other, our neighbors, and the stranger both inside and outside the walls of the church. When we walked through the doors of St. John's the first time, we knew we had found a new church home."

NEW HERE?

Nothing reminds us of our insecurities quite like stepping out of our comfort zone to try something new. When your “something new” is a first-time visit to St. John’s, you can ​trust you will ​be welcomed. ​

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THE LARGEST TABLE

See how you can get involved in one of
St. John’s most significant missions of
​outreach and service. 

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OUR STORY

Our thinking may be modern, but our building is far from it. Learn more about the journey our Church has taken since its founding in 1872.

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