Welcome to the website of St. John Lutheran Church, a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, established in Wheaton in 1865. We are a liturgical church whose mission is to proclaim salvation through Christ Jesus, to nurture believers in their faith and to equip them for ministry in His kingdom. We invite you to look around the website and discover the goings-on at St. John through the power of the Holy Spirit to the Glory of God the Father.

St. John is pleased to offer an electronic option for making regular offerings or one-time gifts. Contributions can now be debited automatically from your checking or savings account. Our electronic giving program offers convenience for you and much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. Click on the button below to get started!

As of 7/31/10, we have received a total of $2,705,039, which is 79% of the total amount pledged.

Regardless of your skill level, we can use your help! There are tasks to be done at varying skill levels, and we work well when teaming folks of various skills together. So please come along as often as you can! The schedule remains as follows:

Monday/Wednesday Evenings     6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays     8:30 a.m. – until ??

All with a willing heart and able body are needed and welcome! Questions can be directed to Rich Wren (630-220-3913). Hope to see you there!

"We can mention only one point (which experience confirms), namely that next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise." - Martin Luther (1538)
Rejoicing in the gift of music, the St. John Kantorei, Brass, and Winds/Strings invite you to join them in their service to the church. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings beginning September 9th. The Kantorei rehearses weekly from 7:00-8:30 p.m. and the Brass and/or Winds/Strings rehearse alternate weeks from 8:30-9:45 p.m. (Brass begins September 9th, the Winds/Strings September 16th). All ensembles rehearse in the church and are open to musicians entering 7th grade and above. If you are interested in joining the Kantorei, Brass, Winds/Strings or finding out more about these great service opportunities, contact Kantor Jonathan Mueller at 630-668-0701 x 429.

Rally Day is coming September 12th at 10:15 a.m. in the Gym. We look forward to sharing with you our plans for this year’s Sunday School structure and curriculum. We are looking forward to a wonderful year of study, fellowship, and fun.

As always we welcome your input and assistance in ministering to our children. If you would like to learn more please contact Gretchen Scheel at gscheel@ stjohnwheaton.org.

Twice each year, St. John and Holy Cross Lutheran Churches combine their efforts to host a blood drive for the Heartland Blood Center. On September 13th the blood drive will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 802 E. Geneva Road, Wheaton.

We are in need of many new donors. If you are new to St. John or have not donated with us lately, please call Emalee Stellwagen at 630-668-3472 for information or an appointment. Previous donors will be contacted. The need is great! Please consider this precious gift. It makes a difference in so many lives. Thank you!

All men are invited to get together in Steve Chester's big back yard for an evening of good food, fellowship and fire. Please come and enjoy time with some old friends and meet some new ones. We'll be roasting a pig this year, having some corn-on-the-cob and salads.

Where:     23W616 St. Charles Road, Carol Stream, IL (in-between Schmale and                    Bloomingdales Roads on the North side of the street.)

Parking:    Parking is available on the property directly West of Steve's property.                    Please do not park across the street!

Cost:      FREE! But please consider bringing a donation to help offset food costs.

Beverages:   A selection of beverages will be provided. You are welcome to bring                         some of your favorite as well as some to share.

We are fortunate to have two people in our congregation who print and fold our worship folders each week. We are grateful for their dedication. Unfortunately, one of our volunteers will be moving away!

We would like to train one or two more people who would be willing to help out. Typically, worship folders are printed on Friday morning. It takes about 3-4 hours to print and fold the folders. We will provide you with the training and support you need. If you are interested in serving in this way, please contact Roni Parrino at 630-668-0701 x423.

During the month of September we are collecting laundry detergent and toilet paper. Before placing your donations in the box across from the Caring Cube in the substory, please carefully secure the lids of liquid products and make sure that liquid items are standing up either in the box or next to it. We attempt to give each family laundry detergent and a package of toilet paper so smaller sizes work best. We anticipate that over 125 families will be served by our congregation this year.

Little by little we collect the items to share with our neighbors who are in need of assistance. Your generous support is appreciated.