A Place At The Table (APATT) is a local non-profit feeding ministry. APATT uses our kitchen facility to prepare and serve hot meals as well as providing a place of welcome each Monday evening in our fellowship hall.

Highways and Byways is a ministry to the homeless that holds a weekly meeting at the St. John’s, offering a meal and a worship service. Highways and Byways has been instrumental in helping between 30-60 homeless people off the streets each year since the 1980s.

Family Promise of Knoxville, also known as Interfaith Hospitality Network, is a non-profit organization that provides shelter, meals and support to families without homes, in an effort to enable independence.

St. John’s provides congregational support to 1st Presbyterian Church, by sending a team of volunteers to cook and serve meals to families staying there, for 1 week, every 3 months.

Habitat for Humanity is an independent, nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that partners with people of all beliefs. They build simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with those in need. Volunteers and future homeowners provide the labor in building the homes. Tax deductible donations of money, land and materials are provided by individuals, organizations and corporations.

St. John’s Lutheran Church has committed to provide labor and funding to build a house every other year.

Tyson House exists to serve the spiritual needs of students, faculty and staff of UT, by offering the campus community a vibrant Lutheran-Episcopal ministry led by students.

Christenberry elementary Staff and student support - Quartely events to celebrate our partnership with a KCS Community School.

Congregational Events such as Easter Brunch, Advent Worship Fellowship and Inquirers' Gathering for Visitors.

Women and W.I.N.E. (Women Inviting Narrative Explorations) - A beautiful female discussion of fellowship and learning, Inviting women of all ages to join. Bring your own beverage, and snack and learn about the lord.

B.E.E.R. (Brothers Engaged in Enriching Relationship) - A monthly gathering of men for fellowship and social outings such as a traditional Knoxville Smokies game.

Tender love and cooking (TLC) A Cooking teams that host First Sunday brunches, Midweek Lenten Dinners, and funeral meals.

The Senior Adult Ministry of St. John’s is for God’s “older” children. (SAM) meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30am, September through May for a delicious lunch, an interesting program, prayer, laughter and fellowship with one another.

Church Office Volunteers - Weekday support in the church office.

Worship Planning - Determining seasonal liturgy and themes for worship and service.

Arts Planning - Nuturing arts that consider seasonal colors and images though print, painting, photography, and textiles. (Something artistic)

Monthly events that consider racial justice, gender justice, LGBTQIA+ inclusion and disability inclusion.

Local advocacy through Justice Knox, a local organization that solves problems within the community.

Blessing of the Beers and Beasties

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First Formation

Adult Faith Formation -Connect with Sunday School, Book Studies and special events taking place here at SJLC.

Children, Youth and Family Formation - Sunday School, monthly social and ministry events, First Communion Instruction, Confirmation, and Stepping Stones of Faith that celebrates baptismal identity as God’s beloved through recognition of developmental milestones.

Finance

Communications

Flourishing Congregations

Property

Safety and Security

Capital Campaign (idk if this goes on this page or not.