St. John's German Lutheran Church, Reading PA

Tune in TOMORROW MORNING at 11am to hear the 96th Annual German Maifest Worship Service from the Saint John’s Lutheran Church on Walnut Street in Reading. The s...ervice will be delivered in high German by Pastor Sonja Ware, with traditional German songs sung by the Reading Liederkranz Chorus. See more

After 2 years of navigating Covid, we are excited to offer this service in our beautiful sanctuary again! Please join us, either in person or LIVE on www.830weeu.com.

This Sunday at St. John's... Come, worship with us!

RIP Colonel Gail Halvorsen. Berlin's 'Candy Bomber' has passed away at 101 years-old. Halvorsen gave hope to millions of Germans. When food supplies were short ...during the Berlin Airlift, he dropped candy from his plane for the children of the city, replacing the fear of a military aircraft with dreams of a brighter future. When supplies and spirits were low, the Candy Bomber made them soar! According to a release this morning, Halvorsen, "passed away with his family at his side at the Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah, following a short illness." German President Steinmeier once wrote that Colonel Halvorsen, "built a bridge of humanity and compassion" between Americans and Berliners. Ambassador Haber, who hosted Halvorsen at her Residence in 2019, added her condolences this morning: "I celebrate your 101 years of life and friendship. Rest in peace, Colonel Halvorsen." It was an honor to have Colonel Halvorsen and his charming smile at the Embassy a couple years ago. Colonel, thank you for the hope you brought the children of Berlin, our team - all Germans! German-American friendship is more profound due to your kindness.

Recording of our LIVE German Christmas Worship Service on Zoom from Sunday, December 19, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iofx60PNudc

This morning's worship... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igjw8-ugRbA&feature=youtu.be

As Lent approaches...

German Worship from this morning...

English Worship from this morning... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC-4fnY2d0U&feature=youtu.be

Sermon appreciation on Super Bowl Sunday.