St. John's UCC offers several special services in February
St. John's United Church of Christ, Bluffton, offers several worship options in February, according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor. The schedule follows:
Sunday, February 3–10:30 a.m.–Four Chaplains’ Sunday. American Legion sponsoring recognition of the Four Chaplains of various faiths who sacrificed their lives during World War 11. Legionnaires are invited to come as a group.
Holy Communion will also be observed.
Sunday, February 10–10:30 a.m.–Northern Chimes, the Ohio Northern University bell choir, will take part in the morning worship service. The three-octave bell choir will bring us various blends of music from hymns to renditions of favorite Bible stories to enhance our worship experience. All are welcome to join us.
Following the worship service, a Groundhog Banquet will take place in Oppermann Hall. In honor of Punxsutawney Phil, the second Sunday potluck will feature fanciful favorites named after the furry woodchuck. Come with a hearty appetite to enjoy Phil’s finest cuisine and join in fun-filled frivolity.
Sunday, February 17–10:30 a.m.–All Gospel Sunday. St. John’s Choir and congregation will participate in singing Gospel music (some old and new songs) as part of an ecumenical service.
Come, join us for a Soul Food Potluck following the February 17 worship service. You are encouraged to bring a dish of your favorite “comfort food” for everyone to sample.
Sunday, February 24–10:30 a.m.–Shining Through, a student ministry team from Bluffton University, will participate in the morning worship service. Shining Through is comprised of 17 students who lead worship services through music, readings and drama.
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, September 10, 2026
- Women in Business program with Positive Nutrition
- September 10 Bluffton High School athletics lineup, streaming
- It's time for Fall Storytime at the Bluffton Public Library
- Pirate girls golf win vs. Lima Central Catholic
- Pirate boys golf splits NWC tri
- Bluffton PTO is collecting Community Markets receipts
- Richland Twp. trustees hire mower and Zoning Inspector
- Schumacher Homestead plans a farm full of Fall Fest activities
- Hindsight is 20/20: Recent reports for RSV, flu, and COVID-19
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Darrell Lee Diller, 92, managed a farming business
- Bluffton alumni will discuss pathways to chaplaincy
- Beaverdam cleanup day is Sept. 12
- Pirate boys golf 3rd at NWC quad
- Pirate volleyball outlasts Arlington
- Pirate girls soccer blanks Crestview
- Pirate boys soccer tie vs. Kalida
- Letter: The future of American agriculture
- Maple Grove Cemetery records now online
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- Bluffton Historical meets Sept. 9 at the 1899 Depot
- Jerry L. Blosser worked for DTR Industries
- Bluffton Schools cancelled on September 8, cleanup for biodigester malfunction underway
- July 2026 Bluffton Police Dept. activity report
- Hillville Rd. closure on Sept. 8-9
- Lions and friends will count pathway users in September
- Bluffton Ohio Historical Society takes part in Ohio Open Doors, Sept. 12