St John Lutheran Church
Sidney
OH

45365-3122

St John Lutheran Church, Sidney, Ohio, United States
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Who we are

Our Mission

God’s Vision…Our Mission

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am always with you, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20

As people created in the image of God, saved by His Son, Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we believe in the one true living God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As His people, we are called by God to go forth into the world to proclaim the Good News, share the love of Christ, and make disciples of all people.

Street Address

120 W Water St
Sidney, OH 45365-3122
United States
Phone: (937) 492-8047 / (937) 492-0337 Thrift Shop
Fax: (937) 492-2462

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Church Pastor

Rev. Steve Edmiston
Pastor
120 W Water St
Sidney, OH 45365-3122
United States
Phone: (937) 492-8047
Fax: (937) 492-2462

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Quote of the Day

Matthew 25:23

...Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things...

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)



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Leadership

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Rev. Steve Edmiston
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Administration

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Lynn Pitchford
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Church Office Admin
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(937) 492-2462

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Mailing Address

120 W Water St
Sidney, OH
45365-3122



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St John Lutheran Church Sidney Service Times

Traditional Worship (Saturdays at 6 pm and Sundays at 10:30 am)

Contemporary Worship (Sundays at 8:30 am)

On-Line Media

You can live stream the service or watch previous ones on our YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCspumMPTW_hvcg4dUUKxDuQ

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St. John’s Lutheran Church

2021 Christmas Services

Sunday, December 19, 8:30 & 10:30 am

Christmas Eve
Friday, December 24, 7 pm & 11 pm

Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, 9:30 am
Traditional Service (No evening service) Sunday,

December 26
One Contemporary Worship Service at 9:30 am
Children’s Sunday School 9:30 am (During worship)

New Year’s Services
NO Saturday, January 1, 6 pm
Sunday, January 2, 8:30 & 10:30 am

Service Times last updated on the 13th of December, 2021


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St John Lutheran Church, Sidney, Ohio, United States
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St John Lutheran Church History

The congregation of St. John’s Lutheran Church was organized July 5, 1840, by the Rev. George Klapp. At the time, Sidney had 713 inhabitants and forests still covered large portions of the county. The first Church Council was installed on November 1, 1840. A list found in the first record of the congregation, dated October 30, 1842, contains the names of 33 communicant members.

During the first 14 years of its existence, St. John’s congregation had no church building of its own and services were conducted in the homes of members, halls, and churches of other denominations. The congregation finally secured a church home of its own in 1854 by purchasing the modest frame building and lot on Water Street vacated by the Associate Presbyterians, who had built it in 1835.

The congregation continued to grow, reaching 200 communicants by 1885, and a new church building was constructed and dedicated on October 14, 1888. The congregation grew to a membership of 600 by 1923 and this second building was used until 1927 when the congregation outgrew it. The cornerstone of the building that stands today was laid July 17, 1927. The educational wing was constructed in 1960.

Today, St. John’s Lutheran Church is a thriving congregation of nearly 500 members. And though we are proud of the building in which we worship, the heart of our congregation beats outside these walls, in our neighborhoods, communities, and in our relationships. We take seriously our mission to make disciples of all nations but know that our calling ultimately begins right here, with our families, friends, and neighbors.


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