About Us

St. John Lutheran Church has long, rich history and strong presence in Mapleton, dating back to its first service of worship in 1923.  Today, visitors often admire St. John's beautiful worship space, which was built in 1876 and has had many renovations and additions since then.

Just as evident, and even more important, are the people of this congregation. This is a community of believers joined together by a faith in God, whose love is revealed in Jesus as Savior. People of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) share that faith with other Christians.

What makes St. John's a welcoming community of faith is the firm belief that God's amazing grace endows each and every person with equal and infinite value. St. John's communion table is one example of that: ALL who believe in Jesus Christ as the Lord of life and who seek His love are welcome to receive communion here.

Worship leads to living out the truth that Christ continues to call His followers to faithfulness, reconciliation and real joy—into a world where there is both great need as well as great goodness and beauty. At St. John's, there are opportunities for learning and reflection, as well as invitations to serve in mission.  Come and discover a place and a people where everyone's gifts, faith and life stories make a difference.

Whether it is for a short visit or a long stay, welcome to St. John!

God's peace be with you!

Pastor Steve Berkeland