St Johns Lutheran Church

About this church

St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Island, Illinois, is an ELCA congregation at 4501 Seventh Avenue. Liturgical worship takes place on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., with choir warm-up at 8:45 a.m. and fellowship afterward. A lay-led prayer service meets Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m., a Sunday evening worship at 5:00 p.m. uses a flattened-hierarchy format, and monthly healing services are also listed. Worship is also available online. The church describes itself as a small, heritage congregation with a lot going on and uses the tagline "A Place for All People."

Children are welcomed in worship, with a coloring table, children's Bibles in the pews, and a nursery available for parents and caregivers. Other ministries include children's learning, Bible studies and book clubs, choir, confirmation, quilting, and chair yoga. Welcome Wednesdays pair a prayer service with crafts, choir practice, and coffee. The church also shares its building with community partners and offers free community meals on Sunday evenings and Wednesdays, along with little free food and essentials pantries in the parking lot. The office is open limited weekday hours, and the website asks visitors to call ahead before stopping by. Confirm worship times on the website before a first visit.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Worship times, children, community meals · About: ELCA, values, weekly worship · Ministries and programs · Address, phone, office hours

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