Welcome Brothers and Sisters in Christ
St. John’s is a church which has deep roots here in Switzer, and has always been to be a vital center for the community. Beginning in 1827 as an Evangelical Congregation, an itinerant preacher visited the Swiss families who had settled there, then over the years and many changes, the United Church of Christ was formed. While we maintain our tradition and doctrine, we welcome all who will join with us. We reflect our openness in our Worship Life, Learning Community, and in the way we embrace the larger work of Christ. We participate in the worldwide endeavors of the United Church of Christ and the many worthwhile endeavors of the local area. We hope all those searching for meaning will join with us in experiencing and sharing God’s great and loving presence.
Worship Services
Join us Sunday Morning at 10:30 EST for live services on Facebook.
Our Committees and
Small Groups
Our Committiees are what keeps the Church and the business of the church beautifully maintained and inspiring.
Our Small Groups and Ministries stir the Spirit of God in these walls and beyond.
All Committees, Small Groups and Ministries welcomes anyone who has a passion for the work of the group.
Council
Governing Committee
Council is comprised of President, Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, 2 Trustees, and an Elder. Also, sitting with council is the Pastor. Council takes care of the general business of the church as well as keeping apprised of the other Church Committeees and Small Groups.
Property Committee
Church Committee
This committee oversees the maintenance, beautification and upkeep of the
church property and grounds.
Technology & Sound
Church Committee
This committee to keep the sound and live broadcast of the Sunday Services and other Church Services on the Web. It is also responsible for the updates of the Church Website, YouTube and Facebook page.
Outreach
Church Ministry
Church growth comes with reaching out into the Community and sharing the Light of Christ. We strive to, through creative Out of the Box thinking and planning of Community Activities, to bring Scripture and God’s Word to life in the lives to all people around us.
Historical
Church Ministry
Our church is rich in history. This Committee will work to preserve and archive our history and membership, looking forward to and helping with the planning of the
195th Anniversary (2022)
and 200th Anniversary (2027).
Spiritual Life
Small Group Ministry
This Ministry builds the Spiritual Life of
St. John’s with things like Coffee Cookie Hour, celebration of Father’s Day and Mother’s Day, and Fellowship Dinners and Games Parties.
Women’s Guild
Small Group Ministry
Many of our Women that meet monthly to share in devotions, missionary work (both local and abroad), dinners for funerals, benefits, celebrations, and fellowship dinners for the congregation and community.
Christian Education
Church Ministry
This committee is a Ministry of Education including generational Sunday School Classes, Bible Studies, Vacation Bible School and other Innergenerational Services or Workshops.
Faith and Worship
Church Ministry
There are many elements that are pulled together for a Worship Service. These include study and understanding of Scripture, keeping the Church Sign reflective of the Sunday Service and other activities, Music, Bulletins, scheduling Lay Readers, decorating and changing of the Paraments, incorporating Multi-sensory presentation of Scripture and Service and much more.