Adult Education
Bible Study
Adults and teens of all ages are invited to this Bible Study! Pastor Chad will lead us in a discussion of the reading for the current Sunday.
Sundays from 9am-9:45am in the parlor
Adult Forums
This is a time of education and discussion on a variety of topics.
Plan for the 2025-26 program year: Adult Forums will be occasional and will take place during fellowship time at 11:00am, in the sanctuary.
Ruth Circle
This women’s Bible study meets monthly during the program year (Sept-May).
Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 2:00pm in the parlor. All women are invited!
St. John Book Club
This is the book club that meets once per month with a different book to discuss each time. Meets the first Monday of the month at 7pm in the parlor unless otherwise noted. New members are always welcome!
Book List (2025-2026):
Sept 8th The Bell in the Lake by Lars Mytting
Oct 6th Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton
Nov 3rd The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez
Dec 1st The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton
Jan 5th Time of the Child by Niall Williams
Feb 2nd Remarkable Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Mar 2nd Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah
Apr 6th The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon
May 4th Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
Fellowship
Quilting
Tuesdays from 9am-2pm in the music room (Sept-May). Please bring a sack lunch. Everyone welcome!
No sewing experience necessary. The quilts we make are sent around the world through Lutheran World Relief, and used for local needs.
MUGG Night (Men Under God’s Guidance)
Second Monday of the month at 5:30pm at Swing Barrel Brewing (814 Center Ave, Ste. 1, Moorhead).
All men are invited to join us for a time of fellowship.
Women & Wine
All women are invited for a time of food, drinks, and fellowship!
Usually meets on the Third Thursday of the month at 6:00pm at a church member’s home.
Please contact the church office for meeting dates and locations (701-232-8521 or office@stjohnfargo.com).
“Living With Anxiety” Group
If anxiety or a related condition impacts your life, please join us!
This is an informal time of conversation and supporting each other. It’s great to know you’re not alone in your struggles! We have done a variety of things together, including book studies and an education series on anxiety, as well as practicing anti-anxiety techniques together.
Usually meets in the evening once per month on Zoom. Please contact the church office for exact dates and times: office@stjohnfargo.com; 701-232-8521
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96837833525?pwd=TFBodHRWWVJ5STBRaGJITjB3Y1lXUT09
Meeting ID: 968 3783 3525
Passcode: anxiety
Children, Youth, & Family
Sunday School
Sundays at 9:00am in the fellowship hall
For kids age 3 (by 9-1-25) thru grade 5.
Schedule:
8:40am: Come early for family fellowship time
9:00am: Large Group
9:10am: Small Groups
9:45am: Dismiss
Please click here to register for the 2025-26 program year.
To view the schedule for Fall 2025 please click here.
6th-8th Grade Confirmation Classes
Wednesdays from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the parlor (Sept-May).
Youth are usually confirmed in the fall of their 9th grade year on Reformation Sunday.
For more information, please contact Pastor Chad at seniorpastor@stjohnfargo.com.
Milestones Ministry
This program recognizes major events in the life and faith of our children and youth, such as baptism, first Bible, Confirmation, and more!
Click here to view the tentative Milestone schedule for the 2025-26 program year.
For more information, please email the Youth Education Director, Erin Bjerke, at ebjerke@stjohnfargo.com.
St. John Christian Preschool
Check out our preschool for 3-5 year-olds at https://www.stjohnchristianpreschool.com/
Youth Fun Night
Usually the first Friday of the month from 6:30pm-9:30pm
Middle and High Schoolers
Please join us for games, snacks, fun, and fellowship!
Friends are welcome; feel free to invite others who don’t normally attend at St John.
Archived Adult Forums
